Overlake Terrace, one of Redmond’s top senior living communities, is known for their vibrant, engaging lifestyle and fun, creative activities. But what does that really mean? What does life at Overlake Terrace look like on a day-to-day basis? Let’s find out! Here are just a few of many recent fun activities at Overlake Terrace Senior Living in Redmond, Washington. And check out what these sweet seniors are up to now on their Facebook page.
National Paper Day
Residents celebrated National Paper Day with origami frogs, and then had a frog-hopping contest!
Overlake Terrace Senior Living residents celebrated National Paper Day with a fun craft!
National Pancake Day
Overlake Terrace is all about supporting the holidays–all the holidays. National Pancake Day featured homemade pancakes with Life Enrichment Director Cortney’s favorite family recipe. Local firefighters even joined in!
Cortney shows off her famous pancakes
Local firefighters gave Cortney’s pancakes two thumbs up!
Valentine’s Day Crafts
Residents enjoyed making potpourri sensory bags with visitors from Interim Healthcare to celebrate love this Valentine’s day.
Making potpourri bags and watching hockey–what could be better?
Senior Living President’s Day Crafting
These crafty seniors made adorable Lincoln penny bookmarks on President’s day.
Overlake Terrace seniors take their crafting seriously
Planting with Memory Care Families
Memory Care residents are never left out of the fun at Overlake Terrace. They loved having their children and grandchildren come help replant one of the community’s planters. The activity was even led by one resident’s daughter and daughter, which made it extra special.
Getting this planter ready for a spring refresh was a team effort.
Exploring Peru (at home in Redmond)
Senior living in Redmond can include exploring the world! Seniors took a virtual journey to Peru and enjoyed learning about Peruvian art and culture.
You can’t learn about Peru without petting an alpaca–or at least, a stuffed alpaca!
Groundhog Donuts on Groundhog Day
Groundhog Day is better with adorable groundhog donuts! The creative kitchen team at Overlake Terrace always gets into the holiday celebrations.
Could these groundhog donuts be any cuter?
Dolly Day Performance
A Dolly Parton impersonator (Crystyl from Queen Time Entertainment!) put on an incredible cabaret performance to celebrate Dolly Parton’s birthday that left everyone smiling.
Crystyl was a VERY entertaining Dolly!
Wine and Cheese Tasting
Always a favorite, local wine tasting was a success once again!
Enjoying tasting local wines–and snacks!
Elvis’ Birthday
The King is in at Overlake Terrace! With peanut butter and bacon sandwiches, blue suede cookies, and an appearance from Elvis himself, everyone had a great day.
Lunch with The King himself
As you can see, with a passionate and creative Life Enrichment team, Overlake Terrace makes sure senior living in Redmond is never boring. There’s always something fun going on! Come check out Overlake Terrace in person, and see what these silly seniors are up to today.
Images from this article originally appeared on Overlace Terrace’s public Facebook page, with consent from residents and staff. Use of these images outside of the Stellar Senior Living organization is prohibited.
