Thanksgiving Activities for Your Senior Living Community


Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and there is no better time to start planning for some traditional Thanksgiving and Fall themed activities. Especially for seniors living in retirement communities or assisted living, feeling the holiday spirit is paramount for beating any bouts of loneliness or feelings of isolation. MorningStar Assisted Living and Senior Living Des Moines, IA, has a foundation built on community and inclusion of residents, especially during the holiday season. Here are some new thanksgiving activities that may help you or a senior in assisted living or senior living celebrate the new season.

Every family has their own special recipe they make on Thanksgiving. A recipe competition is good, creative way to get involved in your senior living community. Everyone likes to think their sweet potato casserole is the best, but now it’s time to bring that to fruition. Not only is it fun for the whole community to try a special dish, but it’s great bringing an old recipe back from memory. It’s very nostalgic to cook a beloved meal and can hopefully bring back great holiday memories of times with family and friends.

Using your hands to work on some holiday arts and crafts is always good. Work on a scrapbook page with some close friends in your senior living community. There’s no better way to entice feelings of gratitude than going through old photos and memorabilia to remember all the great things you’ve done and the beautiful people you love. Sharing these memories with your friends while creating a unique scrapbook page is a lovely way to spend a Fall afternoon.

Love the sound of built-in companionship, predictable budgeting, and the security that comes from residing in an independent living community? MorningStar Senior Living retirement homes Des Moines, Iowa, takes care of the worry and stress of aging and allows you more time to do the things you love. Whether it’s fulfilling a calling, finding a new opportunity through volunteerism, or spending time with friends and loved ones and relaxing, there’s a place for you at MorningStar Senior Living and Assisted Living Des Moines, Iowa.

Contact us to learn more about MorningStar’s social activities and retirement communities in Des Moines IA. Our staff is happy to answer any questions you have. Our website also provides information on our company’s history and vision, as well as what sets us apart from other retirement facilities in Iowa. We encourage you to see for yourself our exceptional offering for independent and assisted living in West Des Moines, Iowa.

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