Activities


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Lynn’s Heritage House engages in activities specific to the residents needs and interests. Research shows how beneficial activities are for older people. People who participate in activities that interest them, are able to better make use of the abilities that they have. They become more motivated and their mood will improve. Activities can help people stay mobile for longer and have less pain and fewer periods of ill health. It can help them become happier and healthier individuals.

The calendar is carefully planned so each resident has an opportunity to participate in activities that enrich the mind, body and spirit. Lynn’s Heritage House provides a warm and friendly atmosphere with plenty of opportunities to connect with others through social events and conversation. Residents are encouraged to take advantage of regularly scheduled activities that are planned with their interests in mind, to motivate and entertain.

Cognitive programs for maintaining memory and communication

  • Reminiscing and discussion groups
  • Trips out shopping, sight-seeing, restaurants
  • Resident Council Meetings
  • Birthday Celebrations
  • Holiday Celebrations with family and friends
  • Large and small group games
  • Puzzles, word searches and brain exercises
  • Individualized Alzheimer’s Activities

Fitness and wellness programs focused on improving vitality, strength, circulation, flexibility and self-esteem

  • Low-impact chair aerobics exercises
  • Strength training with light weights
  • Walking group
  • Physical Games

Engagement in sensory activities, art, religion, music, gardening and cooking

  • Music, Movies
  • Art (painting, crafts)
  • Cooking
  • Intergenerational programs
  • Gardening
  • Church Services
  • Pet Therapy