Our activities staff is especially responsive to what residents want to do, and even more important, we encourage residents to form their own groups and plan their own activities. It had been years since many of our residents had entered a regular program of exercise, but when we built the fitness centers at our Evanston and Lake Forest Place campuses, we found that people really wanted to become more healthy and more flexible in their movements. We began easy beginners classes so that everyone would see their progress. Now, a few years down the road, we have beginners classes, intermediate, and yes, even advanced classes in both land and water exercise. With the right support and encouragement, anyone can exercise.
Discussion groups abound throughout our communities.
They range widely in topics of interest which are usually chosen by the participants themselves. About thirty people meet in the Friendship Group to chat, discuss, and have a good time. King Home men sometimes join the Westminster Place men to talk about computers, politics, and other issues. The hobby shop is a favorite meeting place for Geneva Place residents. Sing-alongs and other events happen often in the community room at Lake View Place.