It has been another busy and exciting week at Bickford of Portage as we continue preparing for a full season of family events and holiday celebrations. Our maintenance team completed routine building projects and had the entire exterior of the building professionally pressure washed, helping keep our community looking its best. We continue to interview candidates for our Health & Wellness Director position while receiving support from our Regional Nurse, Stephanie, to ensure exceptional resident care. Residents enjoyed a fun-filled week of activities, social gatherings, exercise programs, and fellowship with friends. Our annual Thanksgiving Family Meal is quickly approaching, and we encourage families to RSVP early as we prepare seating and meal arrangements for this special tradition. We are also excited to invite families to our Wine & Everything Fine Family Event on November 12th from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM, where residents and loved ones can gather for an evening of fun and connection. With Trunk-or-Treat, Thanksgiving, holiday festivities, and several family-focused events right around the corner, there is a lot to look forward to in the coming weeks. Thank you for your continued trust, support, and partnership as we work together to make Bickford of Portage a wonderful place to call home.

Lunch with a view! Our residents had a great time enjoying delicious food and beautiful scenery at Cove Lakeside Bistro in Portage. Another fun outing filled with smiles and great memories!

A big thank you to AdvisaCare for spending time with us here at Bickford of Portage! Our residents enjoyed learning about their services while having some fun at the photo booth and enjoying delicious snacks. We loved the smiles, laughter, and time together!

Who knew staying active could be this much fun? Our residents enjoyed balloon badminton, sharing lots of laughter while keeping their bodies moving!

We’re still in need of candy donations for our Trick-or-Treat event on October 29th here at Bickford! Your donations will help make the day extra sweet for our residents, families, and little trick-or-treaters. Thank you for helping us make this a spooktacular celebration! Thank you to those who have already donated :)

A little creativity makes snack time even sweeter! Our residents enjoyed putting together their own trail mix bags while sharing smiles and good company.

Prost to a wonderful Oktoberfest celebration here at Bickford! Our residents enjoyed an afternoon filled with fun games, craft beer, pretzels and cheese, all while listening to lively German folk music. There’s nothing better than good food, great music, and even better company!

Our Resident Galleries are officially complete on both Assisted Living and Mary B’s! We’re so excited to celebrate the incredible individuals, stories, and memories that make our Bickford family so special. Stop by and take a look!

Picture Day has officially commenced in our Mary B’s neighborhood! Our residents are all smiles and ready for their close-ups as we capture some beautiful memories. Creativity was in full frame today! Everyone had fun decorating their own photo frames for Picture Day. Stay tuned for our finished gallery!

Who needs a pumpkin field when you can create your own? Hospice Heart 2 Heart joined us for a fun balloon pumpkin decorating project, and our creative crew made one fabulous Bickford pumpkin patch!