In October, we are celebrating all of the events we had to postpone over the past six months starting with a St Patrick's Day concert featuring entertainer Jerry Fallon!
Cheers!
Discover how CCRCs like The Oaks at Denville offer so much more than your typical “nursing home” in our new blog post: https://oaksatdenville.org/blog/ccrcs-offer-more-than-a-nursing-home/
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Our Apple Fest continues with fresh apple cider served in a take home souvenir apple cups!
We are offering a very special incentive on select apartments for a limited time and are excited to share this offer with you! Come see for yourself why now may be the best time ever to make your move to The Oaks at Denville. Please call today to arrange your personal tour: 800-237-3330
Community members enjoyed a lovely Wine and Cheese Tasting while listening to the beautiful sounds of Harpist Faye Fishman from our campus Gazebo. Happy Friday!
Celebrating Foundation Day ~ You Look Fabulous theme! Members of the Springpoint Foundation visited The Oaks at Denville on September 17th to thank their “fabulous” donors with a fun photo shoot complete with accessories, and sweet treats! Learn more about the Springpoint Foundation at Springpointsl.org/Foundation.
At The Oaks at Denville, everything we do is about wellness, including an active lifestyle. Find out how we help you create an active and healthy life in our latest blog: https://oaksatdenville.org/blog/why-is-it-important-to-stay-active/
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Cheers, Happy Hallo-WINE!
Check out The Oaks celebrating Active Aging Week with an invigorating morning exercise class that included resistance and cardiovascular fitness with balance activities! #activeagingweek
Check out community members at The Oaks celebrating Active Aging Week with a refreshing Fit and Fun group walk into downtown Denville today! #activeagingweek
Did you know? It's Active Aging Week from October 5-11! We are kicking off the annual campaign sponsored by the International Council on Aging with a schedule of LivWell programs and events encouraging physical, emotional and social wellness! Join us and celebrate all of the amazing things older adults do, especially this year! #activeagingweek
What a lovely brunch for a greatl cause! Check out pics from The Oaks' grab and go brunch in support of breast cancer research . Thank you for your support!
Learn more in our latest blog post: https://oaksatdenville.org/blog/finding-family-and-community/
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We are making up for holidays we have missed together this year and today we celebrated Cinco de mayo theme bingo and churros!
We are decorating for the fall season with a mum and pumpkin sale in our gazebo! Residents ordered colorful decorations for their patios and balconies!
Did you know? Oktoberfest began as a wedding celebration more than 200 years ago when Bavaria's Crown Prince Ludwig married Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen on Oct. 12, 1810. The wedding was celebrated with multiple days of drinking, feasting and horse races. Check out Oktoberfest at The Oaks!
Check out The Oak's Pinktoberfest hosted by our Resident LIfe Team this week! In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, the campus was hopping with live music featuring Peter Lieberman, a walkathon, donations, raffles, refreshments, awareness info and all things PINK! #breastcancerawarenessmonth
Here’s some food for thought: your food choices can affect your brain health! Our latest blog post walks through some of the best choices in food for memory: https://oaksatdenville.org/blog/food-for-memory/
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Learn more about Springpoint, an aging services provider with a legacy of over 100 years serving the Mid-Atlantic region. We are a collection of eight full-service Life Plan retirement communities and 19 affordable housing communities located throughout New Jersey and Delaware. We offer home care and care management services through Springpoint at Home and additional security through Springpoint Choice, a Continuing Care at Home program. Through our Springpoint Foundation, we encourage charitable giving to support programs that make a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors. View the video
It's Halloween Boozy Bingo! Prizes include wine and spirits - BOO!
Our community members who love to bake are whipping up some Halloween goodies! The Resident Baking Club meets once a month and is led by our LivWell Activities Coordinator, Anna Marie Ciallella,
Sweet! Our residents made Halloween treat bags for children in the local Denville area. Happy Halloween!
Check out the dia de los muertoas craft project to celebrate Halloween -- very fun and festive!
Time to make the donuts! Anthony A. Argondizza, President & CEO of Springpoint, visited The Oaks at Denville yesterday to meet with staff members and thank them for all of their amazing work. Also visiting yesterday was the "Glazed and Confused" Donut Truck! A special treat for The Oaks team, it was delicious fun!
Discover the 7 dimensions of wellness and learn more about LivWell, Springpoint’s holistic wellness program. https://oaksatdenville.org/the-7-dimensions/
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Helping our local animal shelter! Our residents and staff made homemade dog treats with oats, peanut butter and banana for the local rescue shelter. Bow-wow!
Gratitude Gourd!
Employee Appreciation Day ~ Food Truck Festival with A Taste of NJ Pizza, empanadas and ice cream sandwiches! Amazing food for the amazing team at The Oaks! 😍
Trick or Treat! Can you guess The Oaks team in costume?
Check out our Retire Your Way Guide, courtesy of Springpoint! Download a copy today https://oaksatdenville.org/retire-your-way/
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We celebrate our resident Veterans with a tribute display to honor them!
Grab and go breakfast for Veterans Day!
We salute you!
Today the local organization Quilts of Valor presented resident Veteran Bob Hannon. and other Veteran’s with quilts during our annual Veteran’s Ceremony. The mission of the Quilts of Valor Foundation is to cover service members and veterans touched by war with comforting and healing Quilts of Valor. Thank you to our Veterans and the Quilts of Valor!
This week's Taste of Thanksgiving features a yummy mashed potato bar, check it out!
This week's Taste of Thanksgiving: Chef Joe's Scrumptious Pies! What is your favorite pie?
Celebrating 100 Years Young at The Oaks! Happy 100th Brithday Anne. You are amazing!
The Oaks held their annual Turkey Trot today for Charity. Residents placed nonperishable food items and holiday toys outside of their apartments and our Resident Trotters went around picking up the items for a workout! All items are donated to local Charity. What a wonderful way to kick-off the holidays!
Rock-On! Check out these colorful rocks designed and hand painted by our residents at The Oaks. The works of art were recently placed outside on the campus grounds for community members to enjoy their inspirational messages and positive energy!
Old age and independence can go hand-in-hand. Learn about how you can remain independent as you age in our recent blog post: https://oaksatdenville.org/blog/remain-independent-as-you-age/
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Did you know? November is Shelter Pet Appreciation month! We've been celebrating by making homemade dog treats, hosting a pet food/supply drive and a symbolic pet adoption where residents symbolically adopted a shelter pet and received a photo of the pet with a certificate of adoption and a small figurine to represent their shelter pet who they sponsored. All proceeds and donations go directly to our local pet rescue Eleventh Hour Rescue!
Check out the adorable Thank You cards sent to The Oaks residents who made Halloween goodie bags for local preschool and daycare students! #thankful
Happy Holidays!
Seasons Greetings! Residents sending handmade holiday cards to loved ones with beautiful photos of our beautiful community members!
We are celebrating Christmas Around the World with a special Chilean holiday cocktail; yes please!
Downsizing Guide for Seniors! We understand the downsizing process can seem overwhelming at first, which is why we’ve created a downloadable workbook and guide to help you begin. Download a free copy today https://oaksatdenville.org/making-the-move/guide-to-downsizing/
Explore our senior living community reviews! See what Springpoint residents have to say about our eight Life Plan communities https://springpointsl.org/springpoint-advantage/testimonials/
Did you know? Every month The Oaks hosts a convenient country market for residents featuring fresh produce, prepared foods, and baked goods. It’s a delicious way to shop and stock-up for the month!
Celebrating the first day of Hanukkah with jelly donuts - Happy Hanukkah!
Our one- or two-bedroom independent living apartment options are ready for your personal touches and are designed for easy living and carefree comfort. Ready to learn more about our active Life Plan community in Denville? Contact us today to schedule a private tour https://oaksatdenville.org/living-options/independent-living/
Merry and Bright!
This week's Christmas Around the World tasting is delicious with a hot cup of tea, coffee or hot chocolate!
Looking for something to do this holiday season? Find some fun, festive activity ideas in our new blog post: https://oaksatdenville.org/blog/how-to-enjoy-the-holidays-in-denville/
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This week's Holidays Around the World tasting is Latkes! Potato pancakes, raggmunk, draniki, deruny, latkes or boxties are shallow-fried pancakes of grated or ground potato, matzo meal or flour and a binding ingredient such as egg or applesauce, often flavored with grated garlic or onion and seasoning. We love them!
This week's Holidays Around the World tasting is Latkes! Potato pancakes, raggmunk, draniki, deruny, latkes or boxties are shallow-fried pancakes of grated or ground potato, matzo meal or flour and a binding ingredient such as egg or applesauce, often flavored with grated garlic or onion and seasoning. We love them!
At Springpoint, we believe that making the move to senior living is the best decision in your retirement years. Check out Springpoint’s guide to help you get a better understanding of the benefits of senior living! https://oaksatdenville.org/premium-content-10-benefits/
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At The Oaks, we offer our community members complimentary gift wrapping with our holiday helper Danielle Morrow!
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Our Toddler & Preschool/K-Prep classes created Holiday Cards for the Senior Community residing at The Oaks at Denville. These children are learning that the smallest act of kindness can change someone's life.
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Check out our Floor Plan Guide! We’ve created this guide to help you get a better understanding of the living options available and how to choose the right one for you. https://oaksatdenville.org/guide-to-floor-plans/
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That's Amore! On Monday, The Oaks Team had an outdoor holiday social on campus with specialty food trucks. We really enjoyed the pizza from vendor A Slice of NJ Pizza!
If you’re looking for something fun to do this winter to stay active, learn about some indoor hobbies you can enjoy from our latest blog: https://oaksatdenville.org/blog/hobbies-for-seniors-this-winter/
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Winter Indoor Hobbies for Seniors | The Oaks at Denville
This week's Holidays Around the World tasting is Latkes! Potato pancakes, raggmunk, draniki, deruny, latkes or boxties are shallow-fried pancakes of grated or ground potato, matzo meal or flour and a binding ingredient such as egg or applesauce, often flavored with grated garlic or onion and seasoning. We love them!
This week's Holidays Around the World tasting is Latkes! Potato pancakes, raggmunk, draniki, deruny, latkes or boxties are shallow-fried pancakes of grated or ground potato, matzo meal or flour and a binding ingredient such as egg or applesauce, often flavored with grated garlic or onion and seasoning. We love them!
At Springpoint, we believe that making the move to senior living is the best decision in your retirement years. Check out Springpoint’s guide to help you get a better understanding of the benefits of senior living! https://oaksatdenville.org/premium-content-10-benefits/
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Download Our Guide: The Benefits of Senior Living | The Oaks at Denville
At The Oaks, we offer our community members complimentary gift wrapping with our holiday helper Danielle Morrow!
Have a cup of cheer! Cozy and delectable hot cocoa bar!
Our residents' Christmas stockings are hung with care, in hopes that St. Nickolas soon will be here!
Gift Giving at The Oaks - Community members celebrated the holidays with a White Elephant Exchange between residents!
That's Amore! On Monday, The Oaks Team had an outdoor holiday social on campus with specialty food trucks. We really enjoyed the pizza from vendor A Slice of NJ Pizza!
If you’re looking for something fun to do this winter to stay active, learn about some indoor hobbies you can enjoy from our latest blog: https://oaksatdenville.org/blog/hobbies-for-seniors-this-winter/
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Winter Indoor Hobbies for Seniors | The Oaks at Denville
Be our guest for a special chef-prepared luncheon and presentation on Lifecare.
Our Lifecare contract provides you with financial security, asset protection, and predictable monthly payments, even if you need more care. And for the first time ever, Lifecare is now available with a refundable contract option. Come say YES! to the beautiful, engaging lifestyle that awaits you at The Oaks at Denville and discover Lifecare. RSVP Today https://oaksatdenville.org/events/embrace-the-possibilities-1/
Have a cup of cheer! Cozy and delectable hot cocoa bar!
Our residents' Christmas stockings are hung with care, in hopes that St. Nickolas soon will be here!
Gift Giving at The Oaks - Community members celebrated the holidays with a White Elephant Exchange between residents!
That's Amore! On Monday, The Oaks Team had an outdoor holiday social on campus with specialty food trucks. We really enjoyed the pizza from vendor A Slice of NJ Pizza!
How about a winter-friendly, classic cocktail? Get cozy and warm up with a Hot Rum Toddy!
Did you RSVP yet? Be our guest for a special chef-prepared luncheon and presentation on Lifecare. Come say YES! to the beautiful, engaging lifestyle that awaits you at The Oaks at Denville and discover Lifecare. RSVP Today https://oaksatdenville.org/.../embrace-the-possibilities-1/
It's Juice Day Tuesday! Enjoy a fresh cup of anti-oxidants, vitamins, and minerals that tastes good and is good for you!
Happy New Year!
Vaccine clinic today! The Oaks at Denville staff protecting community members, co workers, and family with Phase 1a of the COVID-19 vaccine at the The Oaks' clinic! #ImABigShot
Learn more https://oaksatdenville.org/covid-19-status-updates/
Be our guest for a special chef-prepared luncheon and presentation on Lifecare.
Our Lifecare contract provides you with financial security, asset protection, and predictable monthly payments, even if you need more care. And for the first time ever, Lifecare is now available with a refundable contract option. Come say YES! to the beautiful, engaging lifestyle that awaits you at The Oaks at Denville and discover Lifecare. RSVP Today https://oaksatdenville.org/events/embrace-the-possibilities-1/
The Oaks continues to roll-out the COVID-19 vaccine to community members. Our independent living residents received it this week! #ImABigShot #vaccine
Buongiorno! Check out our delicious Pasta Bar serving rigatoni with a choice of marinara or Alfredo sauce and a side of fresh, garlic bread. Comfort food at The Oaks!
How about a winter-friendly, classic cocktail? Get cozy and warm up with a Hot Rum Toddy!
Did you RSVP yet? Be our guest for a special chef-prepared luncheon and presentation on Lifecare. Come say YES! to the beautiful, engaging lifestyle that awaits you at The Oaks at Denville and discover Lifecare. RSVP Today https://oaksatdenville.org/.../embrace-the-possibilities-1/
It's Juice Day Tuesday! Enjoy a fresh cup of anti-oxidants, vitamins, and minerals that tastes good and is good for you!
Happy New Year!
If you’re considering moving to a pet friendly senior living community, you have some decisions to make. Learn about some questions you should ask before moving: https://oaksatdenville.org/blog/pet-friendly-senior-living/
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Come on in where it’s warm and cozy! Sample four of Chef Joe Pane’s best-tasting soups and enjoy our winter workshop as we discuss how a Life Plan Community works. Try out our readiness ruler and discover how you can live a beautiful and engaged life here at The Oaks at Denville. Take home the recipes for these delicious soups and start planning your next move. https://oaksatdenville.org/events/
2021 Goals! Great day for a work out in the LivWell Center at The Oaks!
The Oaks continues to roll-out the COVID-19 vaccine to community members. Our independent living residents received it this week! #ImABigShot #vaccine
Buongiorno! Check out our delicious Pasta Bar serving rigatoni with a choice of marinara or Alfredo sauce and a side of fresh, garlic bread. Comfort food at The Oaks!
How about a winter-friendly, classic cocktail? Get cozy and warm up with a Hot Rum Toddy!
The Oaks continues to move ahead on the vaccine front, conducting its second COVID-19 vaccine clinic today. The on-site clinic provided the second round of the shot to staff members. Learn more about our COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics https://oaksatdenville.org/news/oaks-at-denville-offers-covid-19-vaccine-clinic/
Did your RSVP yet? Sample four of Chef Joe Pane’s best-tasting soups and enjoy our winter workshop as we discuss how a Life Plan Community works. Try out our readiness ruler and discover how you can live a beautiful and engaged life here at The Oaks at Denville. Take home the recipes for these delicious soups and start planning your next move. https://oaksatdenville.org/events/
With salon services located right on site at The Oaks at Denville, you can enjoy getting your hair or nails done, all without the need to leave our campus. Our professional stylist Marie knows all the latest trends and can have you looking and feeling your very best in no time! Learn about all of the wonderful amenities at The Oaks https://oaksatdenville.org/amenities/
We love The Oaks' fresh baked granola bars: a nutritious snack, packed with a powerful, protein punch! So good and so good for you!
If you’re considering moving to a pet friendly senior living community, you have some decisions to make. Learn about some questions you should ask before moving: https://oaksatdenville.org/blog/pet-friendly-senior-living/
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Questions for Pet Friendly Senior Living | The Oaks at Denville
Come on in where it’s warm and cozy! Sample four of Chef Joe Pane’s best-tasting soups and enjoy our winter workshop as we discuss how a Life Plan Community works. Try out our readiness ruler and discover how you can live a beautiful and engaged life here at The Oaks at Denville. Take home the recipes for these delicious soups and start planning your next move. https://oaksatdenville.org/events/
Today residents at The Oaks enjoy whipped Dalgona Coffee as a special Friday treat. It's delicious especially next to the cozy, warm fireplace here!
The Oaks continues to move ahead on the vaccine front, conducting its second COVID-19 vaccine clinic today. The on-site clinic provided the second round of the shot to staff members. Learn more about our COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics https://oaksatdenville.org/news/oaks-at-denville-offers-covid-19-vaccine-clinic/
Did your RSVP yet? Sample four of Chef Joe Pane’s best-tasting soups and enjoy our winter workshop as we discuss how a Life Plan Community works. Try out our readiness ruler and discover how you can live a beautiful and engaged life here at The Oaks at Denville. Take home the recipes for these delicious soups and start planning your next move. https://oaksatdenville.org/events/
With salon services located right on site at The Oaks at Denville, you can enjoy getting your hair or nails done, all without the need to leave our campus. Our professional stylist Marie knows all the latest trends and can have you looking and feeling your very best in no time! Learn about all of the wonderful amenities at The Oaks https://oaksatdenville.org/amenities/
We love The Oaks' fresh baked granola bars: a nutritious snack, packed with a powerful, protein punch! So good and so good for you!
If you’re considering moving to a pet friendly senior living community, you have some decisions to make. Learn about some questions you should ask before moving: https://oaksatdenville.org/blog/pet-friendly-senior-living/
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Questions for Pet Friendly Senior Living | The Oaks at Denville
Residents enjoyed an indoor scavenger hunt and walk today that lead them to clues about heart health while encouraging them to get exercise while walking. Although we miss our large group walk that we normally take on “Go Red” day in years past, we are proud that even during a pandemic, our residents are focusing on heart health while also practicing social distancing guidelines. Residents who completed the walk received a red heart health bracelet, heart healthy trail mix, a bottle of water and a finisher photo! #AHA #hearthealth
Did you know? Today is Go Red Heart Health Day! At The Oaks we are hosting Go Red Day heart healthy activities conducted by our energetic LivWell Fitness Manager, Elizabeth Ruggiero. We started the day with a heart healthy grab-and-go breakfast consisting of an egg white and veggie frittata, fresh fruit over oatmeal, turkey bacon, and orange juice! #AHA #HeartHealth
Look at the Big Shots! On February 4, The Oaks' Independent Living residents received their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine during The Oaks at Denville on-site vaccine clinic. It was an exciting day with lots of positive energy!The future seems bright! #ImABigShot #vaccine
Today residents at The Oaks enjoy whipped Dalgona Coffee as a special Friday treat. It's delicious especially next to the cozy, warm fireplace here!
The Oaks continues to move ahead on the vaccine front, conducting its second COVID-19 vaccine clinic today. The on-site clinic provided the second round of the shot to staff members. Learn more about our COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics https://oaksatdenville.org/news/oaks-at-denville-offers-covid-19-vaccine-clinic/
Did your RSVP yet? Sample four of Chef Joe Pane’s best-tasting soups and enjoy our winter workshop as we discuss how a Life Plan Community works. Try out our readiness ruler and discover how you can live a beautiful and engaged life here at The Oaks at Denville. Take home the recipes for these delicious soups and start planning your next move. https://oaksatdenville.org/events/
Check it out: No-Sew Heart Pillow Craft Kits! With just 3 materials and a set of step-by-step instructions you create a festive pillow without the fuss of using a needle and thread! Our crafty community members completed their pillows just in time for Valentine’s Day! A great gift for that special someone!
Today was Super Sweet full of Valentine celebrations!
· One of the local Day Care Centers for Children that our residents made Valentine goodie bags for sent our residents Valentine Hearts to say thank you and to wish them a Happy Valentine’s Day!
· Our Valentine grams were delivered to residents who ordered a chocolate rose Valentine gram with a heart-felt, personalized message on it for their community friends and staff!
· As a sweet gesture, this afternoon, The Oaks' gals received Galentine Bags for just the woman of the community!
· Later on, we had a Valentine Happy Hour which consisted of hot hors d’oeuvres, chocolate covered strawberries, and a glass of champagne with raspberries for everyone to celebrate Valentine’s Day! #valentinesday #CareIsLove
Happy Chinese New Year! Did you know? It is the Year of The Ox! We are celebrating with a activities like this step-by-step lantern craft and Chinese take out food! We love the take out box full of spring rolls and a fortune cookie offered to all community members! #chinesenewyear2021
Sending Love Your Way! Residents are creating handmade Valentine cards for family and friends with heartfelt wishes! Lots of Love from The Oaks at Denville! #valentinesday
Sending Love Your Way! Residents are creating handmade Valentine cards for family and friends with heartfelt wishes! Love Lives Here!
Fit for a King or a Queen! We are starting our Mardi Gras celebrations early with a morning coffee bar featuring King Cake which is a tradition at all Mardi Gras celebrations! Typically a tiny, toy baby King can be found in one of the slices, which symbolizes luck and prosperity to whoever finds it!
Did you know? It's Fat Tuesday!Mardi Gras is French for Fat Tuesday and is the practice of the last night of eating rich, fatty foods before the ritual fasting of the Lenten season. Check out the Mardi Gras grab-and-go fun foods today at The Oaks! Pancake Breakfast consisting of pancakes, bacon, syrup, and a strawberry compote topping. Shrove Tuesday is the day before Ash Wednesday, observed in many Christian countries through participating in confession and absolution, the ritual burning of the previous year's Holy Week palms, finalizing one's Lenten sacrifice, as well as eating pancakes and other sweets. Plus Muffuletta Pasta Salad, muffuletta is a sandwich made with round Italian bread and filled usually with cold cuts, cheese, and an olive salad. It originated among Italian immigrants in New Orleans, Louisiana. Our pasta salad was a take on this popular New Orleans sandwich. Happy Mardi Gras!
Learn about the best benefits of senior living in our new blog post: https://oaksatdenville.org/blog/benefits-of-senior-living/
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Check it out: No-Sew Heart Pillow Craft Kits! With just 3 materials and a set of step-by-step instructions you create a festive pillow without the fuss of using a needle and thread! Our crafty community members completed their pillows just in time for Valentine’s Day! A great gift for that special someone!
Today was Super Sweet full of Valentine celebrations!
· One of the local Day Care Centers for Children that our residents made Valentine goodie bags for sent our residents Valentine Hearts to say thank you and to wish them a Happy Valentine’s Day!
· Our Valentine grams were delivered to residents who ordered a chocolate rose Valentine gram with a heart-felt, personalized message on it for their community friends and staff!
· As a sweet gesture, this afternoon, The Oaks' gals received Galentine Bags for just the woman of the community!
· Later on, we had a Valentine Happy Hour which consisted of hot hors d’oeuvres, chocolate covered strawberries, and a glass of champagne with raspberries for everyone to celebrate Valentine’s Day! #valentinesday #CareIsLove
Happy Chinese New Year! Did you know? It is the Year of The Ox! We are celebrating with a activities like this step-by-step lantern craft and Chinese take out food! We love the take out box full of spring rolls and a fortune cookie offered to all community members! #chinesenewyear2021
Sending Love Your Way! Residents are creating handmade Valentine cards for family and friends with heartfelt wishes! Lots of Love from The Oaks at Denville! #valentinesday
Coffee Mate Time! Wake up your morning cup at our Coffee Bar serving regular or decaf coffee with a delicious assortment of creamy flavors like Baileys, French Vanilla, Hazelnut and more! It's a great way to start your day at The Oaks! #CoffeemateUSA
February seems to be coined as the month of sweets and chocolate, so we decided to put our residents’ candy knowledge to the test! To do so we provided a Candy Bar Guessing Game Kit, which consisted of one piece of five different candy bars and a sheet with pictures of each candy bar. Residents had to try each one and use their senses to decide what famous candy bar they tasted! Can you guess each one just by looking at the pictures?
Today we served Frozen Hot Chocolate at our grab & go event. This oxymoron of a drink has a similar consistency to a milkshake, but is served with a hot chocolate syrup on the bottom and is topped with whipped cream. It is absolutely delicious and every choc-aholics dream!
Are you and your spouse looking for a new home together? A Life Plan Community like The Oaks may be the right fit for you! Learn more about senior couples living together at our continuing care retirement community: https://oaksatdenville.org/blog/senior-couples-living-together/
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Did you know? It's Fat Tuesday!Mardi Gras is French for Fat Tuesday and is the practice of the last night of eating rich, fatty foods before the ritual fasting of the Lenten season. Check out the Mardi Gras grab-and-go fun foods today at The Oaks! Pancake Breakfast consisting of pancakes, bacon, syrup, and a strawberry compote topping. Shrove Tuesday is the day before Ash Wednesday, observed in many Christian countries through participating in confession and absolution, the ritual burning of the previous year's Holy Week palms, finalizing one's Lenten sacrifice, as well as eating pancakes and other sweets. Plus Muffuletta Pasta Salad, muffuletta is a sandwich made with round Italian bread and filled usually with cold cuts, cheese, and an olive salad. It originated among Italian immigrants in New Orleans, Louisiana. Our pasta salad was a take on this popular New Orleans sandwich. Happy Mardi Gras!
Learn about the best benefits of senior living in our new blog post: https://oaksatdenville.org/blog/benefits-of-senior-living/
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This year’s National Nutrition Month theme is Personalize Your Plate. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to nutrition and health. We are all unique with different bodies, goals, backgrounds and tastes! And a registered dietitian nutritionist can tailor a healthful eating plan that is as special as you are. Learn more about #NationalNutritionMonth: https://sm.eatright.org/NNMinfo
We put together “Remember This” jars. Throughout the span of the year, residents will write down little or big events that have happened and put these written memories in their jar. Then, on New Year’s Eve, they can take out the slips of paper from their jars and read all of the amazing memories they made during the year!
The benefits of hobbies are far-reaching, learn more and get a few ideas of hobbies to try in our new blog post: https://oaksatdenville.org/blog/hobbies-for-seniors-to-enjoy-indoors/
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Since March is National Nutrition Month, we have put together a nutritious grab & go program that will take place every Wednesday in March. The program is called Taste the Rainbow and features a food that corresponds to that week’s color, and targets one of the main food groups as part of the Personalize Your Plate initiative. Residents receive a punch card, where if they come to all five programs, they will get to pick a prize from our Pot of Gold! Our first week is red, so we served a Mixed Red Berry Fruit Salad! Learn about the dining options at our Life Plan Community https://oaksatdenville.org/amenities/dining/
#NationalNutritionMonth
Join us in our auditorium for an informative downsizing presentation with a panel of local experts. Hear about market trends from Ernest Williams, co-owner of Denville-based Highmark Real Estate. Discover how to move from overwhelmed to overjoyed with Brenda Gold, co-owner of Downsize With Care, who will provide helpful hints on getting ready to make the move. This presentation includes a chef-prepared, pre-packaged lunch and a question-and-answer session. Discover how you can make the dream of living at The Oaks at Denville a reality! RSVP https://oaksatdenville.org/events/
Yesterday, March 2nd, was Read Across America Day. So our friends at the local Denville Library hosted a pop-up library for us. So fun!
This year’s National Nutrition Month theme is Personalize Your Plate. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to nutrition and health. We are all unique with different bodies, goals, backgrounds and tastes! And a registered dietitian nutritionist can tailor a healthful eating plan that is as special as you are. Learn more about #NationalNutritionMonth: https://sm.eatright.org/NNMinfo
We put together “Remember This” jars. Throughout the span of the year, residents will write down little or big events that have happened and put these written memories in their jar. Then, on New Year’s Eve, they can take out the slips of paper from their jars and read all of the amazing memories they made during the year!
Luckily we're starting our St. Patrick’s Day festivities a wee bit early with Shamrock Shakes! A Shamrock Shake is a seasonal green mint flavored milkshake. Delicious and refreshing! #stpatricksday #oaksatdenville
Week 2 of our Taste the Rainbow program highlights the color orange and the dairy food group. We put together a grab & go container of cheddar cheese and crackers for our residents. In moderation, cheese is a great source of calcium, fat, and protein. #NationalNutritionMonth #eatinghealthy #OaksatDenville #springpointseniorliving #springpoint
Eating healthfully doesn't have to be complicated! Choose nutritious foods that have vitamins, minerals, fiber and other nutrients. Use these tips: https://sm.eatright.org/ERnotcomplicated #NationalNutritionMonth #eatright
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The benefits of hobbies are far-reaching, learn more and get a few ideas of hobbies to try in our new blog post: https://oaksatdenville.org/blog/hobbies-for-seniors-to-enjoy-indoors/
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Since March is National Nutrition Month, we have put together a nutritious grab & go program that will take place every Wednesday in March. The program is called Taste the Rainbow and features a food that corresponds to that week’s color, and targets one of the main food groups as part of the Personalize Your Plate initiative. Residents receive a punch card, where if they come to all five programs, they will get to pick a prize from our Pot of Gold! Our first week is red, so we served a Mixed Red Berry Fruit Salad! Learn about the dining options at our Life Plan Community https://oaksatdenville.org/amenities/dining/
#NationalNutritionMonth
Join us in our auditorium for an informative downsizing presentation with a panel of local experts. Hear about market trends from Ernest Williams, co-owner of Denville-based Highmark Real Estate. Discover how to move from overwhelmed to overjoyed with Brenda Gold, co-owner of Downsize With Care, who will provide helpful hints on getting ready to make the move. This presentation includes a chef-prepared, pre-packaged lunch and a question-and-answer session. Discover how you can make the dream of living at The Oaks at Denville a reality! RSVP https://oaksatdenville.org/events/
Today, our residents tested their luck with some Roulette! We had a blast, especially our big winner of the day! #oaksatdenville #lifeplancommunity #seniorliving
We had a fun-filled day packed with various St. Patrick’s Day festivities like creating lucky shamrocks to hang around our fireplace, a Green Bagel Breakfast, and a St. Patrick’s Day Happy Hour with appetizers and green beer! As you can see, our residents really dressed for the occasion! It was a happy St. Patrick’s Day! #oaksatdenville #stpatricksday
Think Spring! One of our residents has an extensive amount of knowledge in birds and has put together his very own birding group. He gives informative presentations and when the weather warms up he'll lead a group of residents on a campus tour to watch for various birds. Here he is giving his birding presentation; during this particular presentation he talked specifically about Raptors and Shorebirds of New Jersey. Interesting stuff!
In celebration of Pi Day on March 14, our resident bakers in our baking group made their own No-Bake Peppermint Patty Pi(e). We had so much fun making them and they tasted great too! #PiDay
Whether you want to lower your cholesterol or simply eat better, consult the experts — registered dietitian nutritionists — who can provide easy-to-follow personalized nutrition advice to achieve a healthier lifestyle. Get more information: https://sm.eatright.org/lfstlgoals #NationalNutritionMonth
Luckily we're starting our St. Patrick’s Day festivities a wee bit early with Shamrock Shakes! A Shamrock Shake is a seasonal green mint flavored milkshake. Delicious and refreshing! #stpatricksday #oaksatdenville
Today, our residents tested their luck with some Roulette! We had a blast, especially our big winner of the day! #oaksatdenville #lifeplancommunity #seniorliving
We had a fun-filled day packed with various St. Patrick’s Day festivities like creating lucky shamrocks to hang around our fireplace, a Green Bagel Breakfast, and a St. Patrick’s Day Happy Hour with appetizers and green beer! As you can see, our residents really dressed for the occasion! It was a happy St. Patrick’s Day! #oaksatdenville #stpatricksday
Think Spring! One of our residents has an extensive amount of knowledge in birds and has put together his very own birding group. He gives informative presentations and when the weather warms up he'll lead a group of residents on a campus tour to watch for various birds. Here he is giving his birding presentation; during this particular presentation he talked specifically about Raptors and Shorebirds of New Jersey. Interesting stuff!
In celebration of Pi Day on March 14, our resident bakers in our baking group made their own No-Bake Peppermint Patty Pi(e). We had so much fun making them and they tasted great too! #PiDay
Whether you want to lower your cholesterol or simply eat better, consult the experts — registered dietitian nutritionists — who can provide easy-to-follow personalized nutrition advice to achieve a healthier lifestyle. Get more information: https://sm.eatright.org/lfstlgoals #NationalNutritionMonth
Luckily we're starting our St. Patrick’s Day festivities a wee bit early with Shamrock Shakes! A Shamrock Shake is a seasonal green mint flavored milkshake. Delicious and refreshing! #stpatricksday #oaksatdenville
We are all ready for Easter here at The Oaks! Our day started off with a delicious grab & go Easter Brunch Bag. It was filled with Pizzagaina, sausage, mixed berry fruit salad, orange juice, and ricotta cookies – the perfect combination for an Easter Brunch! Then we had some fun dying and decorating Easter eggs! Take a look at some of the eggs we made. Happy Easter!
Whether you or your loved one is considering a move to a Life Plan Community, you’re sure to have plenty of questions, from the kinds of food that will be served to the daily activity calendar and onsite amenities. But what about when it comes to care? Learn about the senior care options offered at The Oaks at Denville https://oaksatdenville. org/blog/senior-care-options/
Because we are such diverse people and our Life Plan Communities are so unique, we realize that each person’s spirituality may look very different. The Springpoint Foundation provides emotional and spiritual support to residents through our Spiritual Care Programs under the guidance of our chaplains. These programs reflect and celebrate many faith traditions and are one of the most trusted resources offered by The Springpoint Foundation. Learn more https://springpointsl.org/foundation/spiritual-care/
To raise money for the American Heart Association, The Oaks hosted a Basket Raffle! Residents and staff purchased tickets for the raffle with all proceeds going to the American Heart Association. We showcased 31 baskets and had tons of fun! It was a great day supporting a great cause! #oaksatdenville #americanheartassociation #springpointseniorliving #springpointsl
Today, our residents tested their luck with some Roulette! We had a blast, especially our big winner of the day! #oaksatdenville #lifeplancommunity #seniorliving
We had a fun-filled day packed with various St. Patrick’s Day festivities like creating lucky shamrocks to hang around our fireplace, a Green Bagel Breakfast, and a St. Patrick’s Day Happy Hour with appetizers and green beer! As you can see, our residents really dressed for the occasion! It was a happy St. Patrick’s Day! #oaksatdenville #stpatricksday
