Social Engagement

Programs and Activities for the Mind, Body and Soul

"Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being" ~Plato

Types of Social Engagement

  • Activity plans specific to resident needs and abilities
  • Activities that revolve around daily duties involved in our home
  • Active community involvement opportunities
  • Individual and group outings to the Annual 4th of July parade in Edina, Pontoon Rides on Lake Minnetonka, day trips to the Minnesota Arboretum, museums, zoos etc...
  • School children visits, neighborhood children visits, staff's children visits, family children visits
  • Dancing, indoor and outdoor walking (weather permitting), organic gardening, book club, stretching, miniature golf
  • Chair yoga
  • Pet visits, bird feeders around the home for residents to enjoy
  • Quilting, scrap booking, knitting, baking, cooking, card making & crafts
  • Dinner parties, afternoon tea/coffee with friends and family, letter writing, birthday parties
  • Board games, bingo, checkers, trivia, movie night
  • Daily reflections, spiritual readings
  • Abundant hugs, handholding, positive interaction, support and love from staff
  • Musical entertainment & guests, music therapist, sing-along, radio & CDs, use of musical instruments
  • Internet Access

To see what is going on each month at English Rose Suites, click on the button below.

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