Our well-loved pianist Erlene and special guest Zion ended our party with a fun, improvised tune that brought laughter and smiles all around. Keeping it short and sweet, this special moment was the perfect blend of Gen Z and The Greatest Generation coming together through music. This experience beautifully reflects the Montessori lifestyle—honoring individual talents, encouraging meaningful engagement, and creating purposeful moments that spark joy, connection, and cognitive stimulation across generations. Bickford of Chesapeake Assisted Living and Memory Care

Montessori Moment-Our first Bingo of this year of 2026: Catherine one of our newest community members assisted in providing party favors for our New Year’s Day Bingo. She was instrumental in making sure everyone had their New Year gear and Bingo cards! #MotessoriMonents #CARD #BickfordSeniorLiving

We are so grateful for our intergenerational partners. We were delighted to welcome National Junior Honor Society students who volunteered their time in our community. They served as our “birthday champions,” helping us prepare for our December birthday celebration and assisting in so many meaningful ways. Their presence brought genuine joy to everyone involved. Kudos to these wonderful students for facilitating our cookie-baking activity within the Mary B’s community. Their kindness, energy, and willingness to serve made the day truly special. Bickford of Chesapeake Assisted Living and Memory Care

Bickford of Chesapeake ended the year with a special dinner toast, celebrating the moments we shared throughout 2025. As we welcome 2026, we look forward to a year filled with community unity, new friendships, good health, and lasting happiness. Our Dietary Manager LaDonna proudly led the New Year’s Eve toast for our Assisted Living residents. Our Montessori Lifestyle Coordinator Sherlisa hosted our New Year’s Eve toast for our seniors who live in our Mary B’s community. Sparkling red and white grape cider was the perfect complement to closing out the year. Residents selected their favorite cider; smiles and laughter filled our dining rooms as we rang in the New Year together. #NYE2025 #CommunityCelebration Bickford of Chesapeake Assisted Living and Memory Care

We know how to let the good times roll! Our Christmas karaoke stars took the microphone and led us into a Christmas singalong. At the end, our resident Nancy and nurse Nancy danced and sang for us! Our Nancy duo brought joy to the crowd! Bickford of Chesapeake Assisted Living and Memory Care

Exercise is good for everyone, and our Fun Fitness classes are a great reminder of that. We had to take a moment to have a noodle ball break and then we had our “pool noodle sword fun”. It was a pleasure to have family members join us as we moved, stretched, and enjoyed time together. Coach Ken made sure everyone had a great stretch before ending the class, helping residents feel energized and supported. Staying active is even better when it’s shared with those we love. Bickford of Chesapeake Assisted Living and Memory Care

Our gingerbread house activity was all about creativity, connection and teamwork. Each group worked together to create fun gingerbread houses filled with plenty of yummy toppings. We are thankful to Melonie from Gentiva Hospice for sponsoring this sweet activity. It was especially nice to have family members join us, making the experience even more meaningful. Bickford of Chesapeake Assisted Living & Memory Care

Look who enjoyed a Christmas Eve lunchtime outing at Cracker Barrel! It was a time playing a brain game while waiting for the country style food then it was the moment to enjoyi a delicious meal, and lastly, browsing the gift shop. Experiences like these bring smiles, and meaningful moments beyond our community walls. Sherlisa looks forward to the next outing with residents in January. From a Montessori perspective, community outings support independence, choice, and engagement. They encourage social interaction, stimulate the senses, strengthen cognitive skills through real-life experiences, and promote confidence as seniors actively participate in everyday activities. # CackerBarrelOuting Bickford of Chesapeake Assisted Living and Memory Care

Tuesdays at Bickford of Chesapeake are our favorite kind of fun—cookie day! It was amazing to have such great participation from our residents. This time we pulled out the rolling pin and cookie cutters. A group of the cookie bakers took fun pictures together while some cookies were baking. Bickford of Chesapeake Assisted Living and Memory Care

Tuesdays at Bickford of Chesapeake are our favorite kind of fun—cookie day! The irresistible aroma of freshly baked cookies led a few residents straight to the kitchen in our Assisted Living activity area. Ladies and gentlemen, we proudly present our official cookie tasters! Bickford of Chesapeake Assisted Living and Memory Care