Choose Your Own Adventure: 5 Unique Ways to Spend Your Day at Friendship Village
Want to be the star of today’s story? Choose your own adventure each day at Friendship Village! Our extensive amenities and activities mean each day can be filled with excitement and new experiences. Here are five unique ways to spend a day as the protagonist in your Friendship Village story. (Spoiler alert: Each of the options below will lead to a fulfilling day that is distinctly yours!)
Option 1: Two (Green) Thumbs Up
Connecting with nature and gardening have a number of physical and therapeutic benefits, including empowerment, stress relief, and aerobic exercise. Lucky for you, there are ample green spaces or gardens at Friendship Village.
You can watch the butterflies and hummingbirds flutter through the courtyard, or get your hands dirty and tend to the plants with the Gardening Club. Can’t get enough of beautiful blossoms? Bring the garden into your living space by creating a bouquet at one of our floral workshops.
Option 2: Beauty Inside and Out
Having a consistent beauty routine contributes to improved mental health as one ages. Treat yourself to a day of relaxation and rejuvenation with a day of self care.
Enjoy a day of pampering at the Friendship Village salon and spa with a fresh hairstyle, a new manicure, or both! Meet friends at brunch or enjoy tea and danishes. Complete a perfect day of self care by participating in group prayer, meditation, or yoga.
Option 3: The Joy of Art
In a study involving retired adults, researchers found that art exposure leads to more functional connectivity in the frontal and parietal brain cortices, which correlates with improved stress resilience. St. Louis has a vibrant and historically significant art community and destinations like Laumeier Sculpture Park and The Muny are just two of our many favorite community outings.
Feeling inspired yourself? Our Creative Arts Studio offers painting, pottery, sewing, and more – all at your fingertips. Dance and music classes led by experienced instructors are also available to engage your inner performer.
Option 4: For the Love of Learning
Are you a student at heart? Then this is the adventure for you! Engage in thought-provoking conversations over a cup of coffee. Then, grab your lab coat and head to our community science class. The next Book Club novel can be checked out from the on-campus library or the Saint Louis County bookmobile. Your day of learnings will not only have you ready for trivia night, but also foster better brain health. Lifelong learning has been shown to delay the development of Alzheimers’ disease and improve overall memory.
Option 5: Time to Party
Birthdays, Christmas, Independence Day, and reunions are all cause to celebrate! Friendship Village has a private entertaining space with a full kitchen, so that the party can come to you. Make a whole day of party planning and hosting. Create themed decorations in the arts studio to make your party pop. Bake a cake or even cook a full meal by utilizing the full kitchen. Your guests will love the spacious outdoor atmosphere to gather and make memories.
No matter how you choose to spend your day at Friendship Village, one thing is certain: you’ll have an enjoyable adventure filled with the things you choose.
Want to create fun stories of your own? Dive into our vibrant community with endless possibilities to build the life you want. Call our office and schedule a tour today: (636) 898-8500 (Chesterfield) | (314) 270-7700 (Sunset Hills) | friendshipvillagestl.com