Staying active by participating in a lot of assisted living activities can benefit you in more ways than filling your day with things to do. Joining in frequent activities can improve energy levels and help you maintain your overall health as you age.
Even with such alluring benefits, it can be difficult to get started with new activities as a senior.
At Spring Mill, we have many tried-and-true activities that our community adores. This variety of programs will keep you wanting more so you never fall into the trap of inactivity. Keep reading to learn all about our retirement home fun!
1. Volunteer Committee
Few activities for seniors can have the same kind of charitable warmth and feeling of accomplishment as volunteer work. You’ll know at the end of the project that you’ve done something to help the other locals of Phoenixville, all while keeping your body and mind active.
You’ll help yourself as you help others. You’ll also get the benefits of:
- Unique social interactions
- Stress relief
- Remain connected with your local area
- Learn from others
- Increase sense of purpose
- Improve mood
- Strengthen optimism
When you join our volunteer committee, you’ll get to complete all kinds of jobs that will benefit the greater good. Selflessly giving time and energy to others is something many of our residents look forward to each month. It leads to a sense of thoughtful achievement that you can’t quite replicate any other way.
2. Movie Nights
Elderly engagement is never an issue when movie time comes around. It’s a social activity that’s still relaxing and fun for everyone involved.
It’s an opportunity to try watching movies you’ve never seen before or to share a favorite with your fellow residents.
To make the experience even more rewarding, try discussing the movie afterward with the other watchers. These conversations can make you appreciate details you might have missed and see plot points from another perspective.
3. Studio Sessions
Do you love spending time doing arts and crafts? Have you ever wanted to try painting or creating something with your hands? Have you avoided doing it in the past but wish to try now?
With a guide to show you the way, arts and crafts don’t have to be a daunting task. You’ll get to add your vision to the project while still getting tips and advice to achieve a beautiful result.
Delving into any kind of creative outlet can be an emotionally freeing activity. It also gives you the benefits of:
- Stress relief
- Boost self-esteem
- Increase problem-solving
- Learn new skills
- Improve hand-eye coordination
- Create something unique and personal
It’s also nice to hold something you’ve created. The projects make wonderful gifts for loved ones, or they can be used to decorate your apartment. Sometimes, these projects even have a special place in the next community event.
When it comes to creativity, the possibilities are endless.
4. Jeopardy
If you’re looking for an engaging activity that offers socialization and cognitive benefits, then you should try your hand at a community Jeopardy game. Much like the name itself implies, this game can test your knowledge and help you learn new information.
Jeopardy has more exciting twists built in compared to other trivia-based games.
The best part is that the more you play, the better you’ll do. Learning trivia only strengthens your other trivia knowledge.
Work together in teams or try to win on your own. At Spring Mill, we offer many different themes and subjects to test your trivia mettle.
5. Wii Bowling
Physical exercise and enjoyable senior activities don’t often go hand-in-hand. Many people see these things as either one or the other.
With Wii Bowling, however, you can mesh fun and exercise together seamlessly. As you play the game, you’ll forget that you’re doing any kind of exercise at all.
Our Spring Mill community uses the Wii often for fun and games that still keep residents moving. Friendly competition can make the entire experience more thrilling.
Don’t worry if you’ve never played on the Wii before. It’s beginner-friendly and you’ll soon be getting enough digital strikes to make it to the leaderboards.
6. Happy Hour
You can’t have senior living fun without dedicated happy hours to get together with other community members. It’s a relaxed activity that can give you ample opportunities to converse with other seniors and get to know your community better.
With specific themes, music changes, and treats, all of our happy hours come with a certain flair that makes each feel unique.
Whether you’re new to Spring Mill or you’ve been here for a while, happy hour is an activity everyone can enjoy. Allow yourself the freedom to chat, mingle, and make new connections. These social interactions will build stronger relationships and make it even easier to join in future activities.
7. Gardening Club
Working in a garden is a hands-on activity that can feel rewarding. Once you take a step back and see the difference your work has made, you’ll want to keep improving the area.
Watching a seed turn into a growing plant is often its own reward, but whenever you work in the garden, you’re also receiving benefits such as:
- Physical activity
- Fresh air and sunlight
- Improving teamworking skills
- Helping something thrive
If you worry that you’re going to miss gardening when winter comes around, try placing small potted plants in your apartment. They can give you that same kind of satisfaction until spring comes around again.
Participate in Top Assisted Living Activities With Spring Mill
If you’re looking for a senior community that hosts all of these exciting assisted living activities, then Spring Mill of Phoenixville is the right choice for you. We provide a full calendar of activities and events for our community members to enjoy.
In addition to our variety of activities, Spring Mill also offers residents resort-like amenities within our friendly community. With a specialized transition program to help you settle in and a warm atmosphere to welcome you, you’ll feel at home in no time. Don’t hesitate to schedule a tour with us to check it out for yourself!
