What a fantastic Luau Day we had today! This morning we kicked our day off with some coconut bowling after our exercise session, followed by an afternoon of Luau-themed bingo. Of course, no Luau is complete without Pina Coladas for happy hour (for those wondering we didn’t get caught in the rain) It was a day full of fun, laughter, and tropical vibes. #Luauday #Funinthesun #Whateverittakes

We are honored to celebrate one of our residents, who received his Quilt of Valor in recognition of his service to our country. He served proudly in the Army from December 1953 to November 1955. A heartfelt thank you to him for his dedication and sacrifice. We are grateful for his service and are proud to have him as part of our family #Thankyou #Quiltofvalor #Honoringourheros

Meet Betty! Since moving into Bickford and getting on the Higher Path, Betty has experienced remarkable improvements in both her health and mobility, and she attributes much of this success to participating in our daily exercise classes led by our Happiness Coordinator Haley. These sessions have not only enhanced her physical well-being but have also contributed to her increased energy and independence. Beyond the physical benefits, Betty has found joy in the vibrant social atmosphere of our community. She has formed several meaningful friendships with fellow residents, enjoying regular socializing and companionship. Recently, she has also discovered a newfound love for BINGO, eagerly joining the game with her friends and embracing the fun and camaraderie it brings. Betty says she cannot say enough good things about Haley for getting her out of her apartment and active in our community!

Had a lovely ladies' coffee time this morning! We kicked things off by chatting about how chilly it was outside, then went around the table to hear about everyone’s past careers — so interesting to learn about all the different ways we’ve all made a living! We wrapped up the day with a cozy happy hour by the fireplace with discussion about the new Amazon building here in Burlington. #enrichinghappiness #stayingcozyandwarm

A perfect day to stay inside and enjoy some quality time together. We kicked off the afternoon with a fun game of BINGO, then it was off to Taste Test Tuesday where everyone got to try different Jell-O flavors. Why? Because why not enjoy a little treat on a cozy day! #tastetesttuesday #residentfun #whateverittakes

Nothing warms the soul on a cold winter's day like beautiful music! We’re so grateful to have two of our talented residents share their gift with us today. They played beautifully, filling the air with warmth and joy. Thank you both for brightening our day! #wintervibes #residenttalent

What a fantastic start to 2025! We kicked off the New Year with our wonderful residents with a fun 'Noon Year' celebration, complete with our very own ball drop at noon! On New Year's Day, we kept the festive spirit going with Mimosas & Muffins and enjoyed some beautiful music from Carol Bohlen & her talented Piano kiddos. It’s been a week filled with joy, laughter, and excitement, and we’re looking forward to all that 2025 has in store! #happynewyear #newyearnewthings

Celebrating a little differently this year! This New Year's, we decided to drop the ball at a different time—at noon! Since not all our residents will be awake to see the ball drop at midnight, we brought the celebration to them at 12:00 PM. We counted down together, celebrated with party horns, sparkling grape juice in cute cups, and popped confetti-filled poppers! Our own handmade "ball drop" was a hit, and everyone had fun sporting festive headbands and beads. The dining room was decorated to the nines, and the energy was incredible. What a perfect way to kick off the new year—our very own Happy Noon Year! #NoonYear #NewYearCelebration #whateverittakes

We had a great morning with our local Art Center. Kicked things off by painting some adorable snowmen, followed by an afternoon bus ride. The rain didn’t stop us from having fun-nothing can! #painting #funintherain #enrichinghappiness

As the holiday season fills the air with warmth and joy, we want to take a moment to wish all of our residents, families, friends and staff a very Merry Christmas! This year, we’ve celebrated together with laughter, togetherness and cherished memories. Here’s to more moments of happiness in the year ahead. Merry Christmas, from our Bickford Family to yours.