For 50 years, Friendship Village has helped reimagine senior living by empowering community members to live with purpose, curiosity, and joy. Here, “senior moments” are about embracing what matters most – whether that’s trying something new, pursuing a lifelong passion, or simply making meaningful memories with friends.
To celebrate our 50th anniversary, we took that spirit one step further by granting the big and small hopes, passions, and dreams submitted by people who live here. From skydives and race cars to unforgettable trips and personal milestones, these extra-special senior moments honored the adventurous spirit that has defined Friendship Village for five decades.
Friendship Village Went Skydiving
Three of our adventurous community members, Joyce, Al, and Martha, fully embodied the “Senior Moments” spirit when they took a big leap of faith and went skydiving together.
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Friendship Village Went for a High-Speed Lap on the Raceway
Two of our community members, Ken and George, had a need for speed! The two thrill seekers buckled into a professional race car for a high-speed lap around World Wide Technology Raceway.
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Friendship Village Went on a Road Trip to Arkansas
A group of community and team members took an RV on a road trip to Arkansas together. They enjoyed hiking beautiful trails and exploring quaint towns along the way.
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Friendship Village Attended the Forest Park Balloon Glow as VIPs
A group of our community members had a VIP experience at the Forest Park Balloon Glow, including an inside look at the setup of our very own Friendship Village hot air balloon!
A Friendship Village Community Member Sang The National Anthem at Lindenwood University
One of our community members, Peggy, is an incredibly talented vocalist. She had the honor of singing the National Anthem at a Lindenwood Men’s Volleyball Match.
Friendship Village Went Out to the Ball Game
We took a group of dedicated Cardinals fans out to the ball game at Busch Stadium. Complete with a private suite and a ballpark buffet, this day was truly a home run!
Click here to see our community members cheer on the St. Louis Cardinals.
Friendship Village Enjoyed a Show at the Fabulous Fox
A group of community members shared their love of The Fabulous Fox Theatre. We made this trip to a show an extraordinary experience complete with a delicious dinner out!
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A Friendship Village Community Member Anchored the News
Judy, a Friendship Village community member, guest-anchored a special segment on the local news. Her lifelong passion for the news shined as she confidently reported on the exciting adventures happening at Friendship Village.
Click here to watch the Special Report.
The Friendship Village Community Enjoyed a Drone Show and Celebration
To celebrate our 50th with our entire community, we took to the skies with a fantastic drone show! It was a great night of sitting under the stars on our lawn chairs and celebrating our blessings with our friends and neighbors.
Click here to see the 50th Anniversary Drone Show.
Everyday Moments Our Community Members Love
Step onto either campus, and it’s easy to understand why community members love life at Friendship Village. Daily schedules include yoga and aerobics classes, gardening clubs, game nights, and more.
Enjoy Your Own Senior Moments
With resort-style amenities and exciting activities, you can live your ideal lifestyle and discover your own moments of fun and connection! Come experience the senior moments waiting for you here at Friendship Village. Schedule a tour today!
Here’s to 50 more years of moments worth celebrating.