Nov 2025 Community Update

November is full of gratitude, connection, and special moments at Gardens at Columbine. With new faces in the community and a festive season approaching, it’s a great month to join in, meet neighbors, and enjoy activities together.

Special Events & Outings

Trip to Park Meadows Mall & Cheesecake Factory – Nov 5

A fun day of shopping and lunch out with friends.

Plant Workshop: Houseleeks – Nov 6

Learn about hardy houseleeks and take home one of your own.

Flower Arrangements – Nov 7

Create your own fall floral design to brighten your apartment or our common spaces.

Watercolor Afternoon – Nov 9

A peaceful afternoon of painting, conversation, and creativity.

Scenic Drive to Mother Cabrini Shrine – Nov 12

Enjoy beautiful Colorado views and a meaningful outing.

Let’s Bake: Gingerbread Cranberry Cookies – Nov 14

Fill the community with cozy baking smells and sample fresh treats together.

Trip to Granny Scott’s Pie Shop – Nov 19

Because it’s not November without a slice (or two!) of pie.

Craftworks: Thanksgiving Card Stamping – Nov 21

Make heartfelt cards to share with family, friends, or fellow residents.

Brunch at IHOP – Nov 24

Relaxed brunch out with pancakes, coffee, and good company.

Journaling with Maria – Nov 25

Capture memories, short stories, poems, and reflections in a guided, creative journaling session.

Scenic Drive to Downtown Golden – Nov 26

Take in the charm of historic Golden and its fall scenery.

Craftworks: Aromatherapy Sachets – Nov 28

Blend calming scents and create sachets to keep or gift.

Thanksgiving Eve Party – November 26

You’re invited to our Thanksgiving Eve Party on November 26!

We’ll gather with thankful hearts to celebrate the many beautiful things in our lives—including one another. Expect gratitude, friendship, and plenty of fun as we head into the holiday.

Two Special Travel Presentations

We have two extra-special presentations this month:

• November 10 – Sydney’s Trip to New Zealand
• Learn about New Zealand’s food, landscapes, and Māori culture through stories and photos.
• November 24 – Monty’s Visit to the Creation Museum & Noah’s Ark
• Hear all about this unique experience and the life-sized replica of Noah’s Ark.

You won’t want to miss either of these armchair travel adventures!

Veterans Week & New Veterans Wall

This Veterans Day, we’re dedicating an entire week to honoring those who have served our country. Look for crafts, presentations, sing-alongs, and more throughout the week.

At the end of the week, we’ll be unveiling our new Veterans Wall—a permanent space in our community where we honor and remember residents who served. Please keep an eye on the calendar for details.

Memory Care Weekly Themes – November

You may notice our Memory Care calendar looks a little different this month. We’ve moved to weekly themes to help create meaningful, connected experiences:

• Week 1: Autumn Comforts
• Colorful leaf sorting, comforting flower arrangements, and new Touch Table activities.
• Week 2: Thankful Hearts
• Gratitude-themed activities, Happy Hour with Wayne the ventriloquist, creative gratitude collages, and a special veterans celebration.
• Week 3: Thanksgiving Memories
• Reminiscing around favorite foods, an Apple Cider Social, and clay crafts to prepare for the holiday.
• Week 4: Cozy Comforts
• A hot chocolate bar, holiday garland, and warm, cozy reminiscing as we step into winter.

As always, don’t forget to sign up at the front desk for special events. If the signup sheet is full, still add your name—there’s often room to include a few more.

November Entertainment

Assisted Living Entertainment

• Leonard B. – November 7
• Special Veterans Day Celebration – November 14
• Jon S. – November 21

Memory Care Entertainment

• Raymond P. – November 5
• Wayne F. – November 12
• Chris K. – November 26

November Birthdays

Assisted Living Residents

• Paul R. – November 1
• Joan S. – November 2
• Pat S. – November 3
• Neil J. – November 10
• Arline M. – November 12
• Eula S. – November 15
• Sally H. – November 21
• Ginny L. – November 24
• Richard F. – November 24
• Al S. – November 26

Memory Care Residents

• Mary Lou C. – November 1
• Donna D. – November 1
• Nancy W. – November 4

We look forward to celebrating each of you with treats, music, and lots of birthday cheer.

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