Want to know what it is like to join an independent living community? Wondering what you would like most about living at Friendship Village? Take this senior living personality quiz to find out your perfect retirement style! (Make sure to keep track of your answers for easy scoring when you are finished.)
What’s your dream trip?
(Did you know that our residents take frequent trips together all around the world? Check out pictures from a recent trip to the Canadian Rockies!)
- Bring on the national parks – I enjoy hiking, nature, and seeing the most stunning views!
- I love visiting new cities – especially when it means experiencing delicious food and drinks. Whether enjoying classic dishes or trying something new, my travel itinerary is driven by flavor
- I could use a tropical getaway! My favorite thing to do on vacation is hanging out at a beach or pool in warm weather
- Road trip time! I love stopping at as many landmarks and historic spots as possible along the way!
Which dishes are you most excited to try from the award-winning chefs at Friendship Village?
- Pasta, please! I need the fuel to win matches on the bocce court!
- I’m ready to try everything and anything on the menu – I always love opportunities to taste something new!
- I’d like a fresh deli sandwich! It’s perfect for a picnic on the patio (And it tastes even better since I don’t have to prepare it!)
- I’m most interested in grabbing a chocolate milkshake with friends at the ice cream parlor or diner!
What’s your go-to St. Louis outing?
(Fun fact: Our residents enjoy our shuttle service that is always going on trips to fun STL spots!)
- Playing a round of golf or taking a bike ride around Forest Park. I love being outdoors!
- Enjoying classic St. Louis dishes like Ted Drewes Frozen Custard or Pietro’s Restaurant for St. Louis Italian!
- Taking a walk through the beautiful flowers in Botanical Gardens
- Catching a Sunday matinee at the Fabulous Fox!
Which of these popular Friendship Village Activities sounds the most fun to you?
- Fishing at the campus lake
- Taking the shuttle to dinner out on the town with other residents
- Yoga class in the fitness center!
- All of the above! And more!
What’s your favorite sport to watch?
- Pickleball! But I’d prefer to be playing
- You can catch me at a Cards game with peanuts and Cracker Jacks (and likely a stadium hot dog, too!)
- There’s nothing better than tuning into a PGA tournament over the weekend with an Arnold Palmer in hand!
- Going to a St. Louis Blues game is my favorite sports outing! I love the fun and excitement of it all!
Where do you expect you would spend the most time on campus?
- Definitely at the bocce ball courts!
- The ice cream parlor or diner. Gotta love a sweet treat!
- In the library looking for my next read!
- Either the Creative Arts Studio, a fitness center, or the woodworking shop. It’s hard to choose just one!
Time to find out which retirement style best suits you! Tally up your answers and check out the key below.
Mostly a’s: Retirement to you means out of office and into the sunshine! You love spending time in the fresh air, and Friendship Village is the perfect place to do that! Enjoy expansive gardens and the many fun outdoor amenities on campus.
Mostly b’s: Hey, foodie! You appreciate the delicious things in life, like mouth-watering chef creations or a freshly brewed cup of coffee in the morning. If this is you, you’ll love the variety of on-campus dining venues, seasonally-inspired menus, and gourmet offerings at Friendship Village.
Mostly c’s: It’s time to relax and rejuvenate! We think you’ll love spending time in our beautiful courtyards (maybe even as a part of our talented gardening club!) Lucky for you, Friendship Village supports your easy-going attitude and takes care of any residential maintenance and meal prep, leaving you time to do the things you actually enjoy!
Mostly d’s: You are all about the fun! You’ll love taking advantage of the many activities and events available to you at Friendship Village – especially getting to laugh and visit with your friends and neighbors. It’s hard to say what you’ll like most – the fitness classes? Projects in the Creative Arts Studio? Book club? One thing is certain, the full social calendar of events will ensure you have plenty of options to choose from!
Ready to embrace your retirement style? Schedule your tour today!