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Garden House celebrated our own version of a local favorite, the Apple Festival! Residents cheered Matthew on as he tried bobbing for apples for the first time and learned about Seymour Apple Days.

We also crowned Sue our Garden House Apple Queen! It was a fitting title for a Seymour native who once worked at an apple orchard! 🍎

Senior living is often associated with a loss of independence and control. But, there is a lot to gain within a community lifestyle. With thoughtful amenities and support built in, there’s more freedom to spend your day how you choose.

In our latest blog we reexamine what independence means as we get older. Read more at the link below!

Redefining Independence in Later Life Discover how senior living at Merrill Gardens redefines independence, offering freedom, community, and personalized choices for a fulfilling lifestyle.

A big thank you to Mystic for hosting a wonderful Happy Hour in our Garden House! Residents enjoyed refreshments and a special theatrical reading by Bob and Ruth.

Their performance made the afternoon especially memorable! 🎭✨

Have you had a chance to read our latest blog? Last week, we discussed why summer can be an ideal time for families to revisit discussions about future plans, including senior living options.

Click here to read more:

Why Summer Can Be a Positive Time To Revisit Care Conversations Discover how summer creates the perfect opportunity for families to engage in meaningful care conversations about senior living options and future planning.

One of the most popular clubs at Garden House is the Dessert Review Club! Their latest meeting featured peach and cherry cobbler from Kad-E-Korner Store. It was a hit, and we can’t wait for our next review! 🥧

Things got competitive during our game of Noodle Balloon Volleyball! Our residents grabbed their pool noodles, kept their eyes on the balloon, and gave it their all to send it over the net. 🏐

In Garden House, one of our favorite daily rituals is the reveal of Matthew's crazy socks for the day! We voted for our favorite pair and Dr. Pepper won. The residents have spoken, but how will you top those?! 🥤🧦

Our residents let their imagination and creativity lead the way in our Sculpting Class! Everyone was given a clay animal kit to create the animal of their choosing as they began sculpting. Look at all of their amazing creations! 😋

Another day of our Spirit Week and Back to School! We had the pleasure of having Alisa from St. Croix teach a class on the Science of Joy! And we paired the day with the Spirit Week theme, dress as your favorite holiday! ✏️🥳

Our residents were bustling with joy as we began our Back to School Curriculum activities and celebrated the first day of Sprit Week! We had "Crazy Hair Day" as we held debate class. Such a fun time!😊