Senior Living Blog

Shelton, CT (Wednesday, March 9, 2016) - Residents of Crosby Commons Independent and Assisted Living Community in Shelton brought their energy and enthusiasm to the Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, March 5 th for the American Athletic Conference Quarterfinals.

(Farmington, CT – February 23, 2016) - Middlewoods of Farmington resident and longtime coach, Joe Beidler was pleasantly surprised to learn one day that an old acquaintance of his would be moving in to the community he now calls home. Beidler, a graduate of Trinity College and Columbia University, coached football and baseball at several schools throughout his career including Trinity College (Hartford, CT), Whitman College, (Walla Walla, WA), Weaver High School (Hartford, CT), and Conard High School (West Hartford, CT) before his retirement in 1983. “I heard Bob McKee was moving to Middlewoods,” Beidler shared. “He and I coached several teams at Conard High School for a long time. I knew we would have a lot of catching up to do.”

Newington/Farmington, CT (Thursday, February 25, 2016) - Residents from Middlewoods Independent and Assisted Living Communities in Farmington and Newington have been on strike – working their way through an exciting season in the Connecticut Senior Wii Bowling League. The “Woodchucks,” as they are called, began the season in September and will bowl until April, with an end-of-season tournament coming up in May at the Bristol Senior Center. The team includes 10 bowlers; 4 from Middlewoods of Farmington and 6 from Middlewoods of Newington. The Woodchucks are the only team in the league to represent a senior living community (well, two senior living communities, actually). All other opponents in the league are from local senior centers.

Shelton, CT (January 25, 2016) – Residents, family members, and staff are celebrating the first anniversary of Wesley Village’s newest addition to their Shelton senior living campus: Lifestyle Transitions at Wesley Heights. Located in the newly renovated Northwest Wing of the campus’s Wesley Heights community, Lifestyle Transitions provides specialized assisted living and memory support options for aging adults. The community celebrated the first anniversary milestone with a family brunch, special activities and other caregiver events throughout the month.

(Farmington, CT – December 10th) - Christmas bells are ringing at Middlewoods of Farmington Independent and Assisted Living Community as members of the “Belles and Beaus” bell choir practice for their annual holiday tour! The group, which gathers throughout the year for the hand bell program, takes to the road during the holiday season to perform for local residents. After a performance at the Middlewoods of Farmington annual holiday family gathering last weekend, the “Belles and Beaus” put on a lively show at Arden Courts of Farmington on Wednesday, December 9th. In between songs, the group offered witty remarks and a bit of entertainment, along with encouragement to the audience to sing along. Many thanks to Arden Courts for the warm welcome and holiday goodies!

(Newington, CT – December 9, 2015) - Middlewoods of Newington resident, Ralph Holmstrom has been a Mason for 72 years. During these 72 years of service, he was raised to the degree of Master Mason in 1943, served as Worshipful Master of Walnut Hill Lodge 139 (now part of Unity Lodge 148) in 1949, served as District Deputy from 1983-1985, and served as Lodge secretary for 38 years. When health limitations made it difficult from him to attend Lodge, a few brothers from Unity Lodge 148 (New Britain) and Frederick Franklin Lodge 14 (Plainville) decided to bring the lodge to him!