Brookdale Fairhaven

10/28/2026

Fall is definitely here, so our residents at Brookdale Redmond were getting all their outdoor activities in before true winter sets in! ⛳️

10/27/2026

How do you turn 40 years of memories into a room and a half? On this episode of The Grey Take, MB and Suzie talk with Make It Mine interior designer Greg Marinelli about approaching downsizing with curiosity, starting the conversation early and making space for what matters most. Learn more at the link, and check out the episode now on Spotify, YouTube or Apple Podcasts: http://bkd.co/6184avrCp

10/26/2026

Cheers to 91 years of being totally fabulous, Phyllis! 💓 We hope your special day brings you as much joy as you share with everyone else. 🎂

10/25/2026

Retirement doesn’t have to mean leaving work behind completely. Part-time work can offer a renewed sense of purpose, stronger social connections and greater well-being, all while helping you stay active. Learn more below!

For retirees who still love to work, part-time jobs can offer socialization and fulfillment. Here are some great roles for those who want to stay engaged.

10/24/2026

We were so excited to welcome Olive, a pawsome therapy dog, back to Brookdale Grand Blanc! Residents had a great time soaking up the puppy love. 💓

10/23/2026

We love when residents have the opportunity to share their passions and hobbies with their community. Brookdale Skyline residents Peter and Mary gave an informative presentation on the birds around the community, which they are extremely knowledgeable about! Thank you both for sharing. 🐦‍⬛

10/22/2026

When a new health concern pops up, you might wonder: Should I see my primary care physician or consult a specialist? Learn more at the link: http://bkd.co/6188atqIi

Knowing which doctor to see for a health concern can be confusing. Read these guidelines for knowing when you should see a specialist or a primary care doctor.

10/21/2026

64 years of love, laughter and a lifetime of memories. ❤️ Here’s to Tod and Mary's beautiful love story that continues to inspire.

10/20/2026

Raising kids, caring for a parent living with Alzheimer’s and trying to hold it all together: the "sandwich generation" seemingly does it all. On this episode of The Grey Take, certified dementia practitioner and content creator Ty Lewis joins MB and Suzie to talk caregiver guilt, burnout and the challenge of saying “I need help.” Learn more at the link, and watch or listen on YouTube, Spotify or Apple Podcasts. http://bkd.co/6186atqFY

10/19/2026

A Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) helps you plan for today and tomorrow. By offering multiple levels of care in one place, a CCRC makes it easier to adapt your support as your needs evolve — within the same welcoming community. Learn more on our website.

CCRCs offer a unique feature called a continuum of care, which means you can easily transition among levels of care if you need a little extra help in the future.

10/01/2026

When we arrived at Bellewood Farms & Distillery, we were greeted with the smell of fresh apples and campfire, two fall smells everyone enjoys. We started by looking around the shop and the yummy treats they offered, then got our bracelets for the tractor ride out into the orchard -some even rode twice!
After that, we stopped and got lunch where we each got something different: apple salad, burgers with yummy barbecue sauce, and apple fritter bites as dessert!
To end our trip, we gathered for our annual Bellewood group photo!

09/29/2026

There's nothing better than to play Rummikub on such a cold day! These ladies were so focused!

09/28/2026

We kicked off the first week of fall with Oktoberfest!!
Nothing like a good party to bring everyone together on a cold fall day! We had live music from the Polkatones, and our Dining Manager made all the amazing food from scratch! We want to thank everyone who came to join us and for making it a wonderful experience for the community.

09/12/2026

For our lunch outing this month, we went to Xing's Panda Palace here in Bellingham, and oh boy, was it delicious! We all left with very full stomachs! I think our eyes were bigger than our stomachs today!
Next month, we are traveling down south to Burlington for lunch!

09/11/2026

Fall crafts have arrived!!!
We thought it would be fun to try something that we have not seen here in our community.
The theme for our craft was "Flowerpot Scarecrows". Some did a traditional scarecrow, one did a zombie scarecrow and the others did farm animals!

09/10/2026

Silver Reef Casino was a lot of fun!
Our drive started out with the scenery of clear skies that let us see Mount Baker, a plane landing at our local airport and some cornfields.
The ladies had a lot of fun and we had an amazing lunch at the Red River Cafe.

09/06/2026

Look out, Silver Reef Casino! We're coming for you this weekend! Our ladies are ready to win it all!

09/05/2026

Looking to add a little more joy to your day? It might be time to give dopamine dressing a try. Explore the art of building a mood-boosting wardrobe at the link.

Dopamine dressing is centered around the thought that dressing in certain styles of clothing can trigger the release of dopamine.

09/04/2026

Creative hour was a success! We had several friends from the community join, as well as some grandkids! Everyone had the same idea without knowing it! 🏖️☀️ We can't wait for the fall crafts to start!

08/29/2026

To wrap up our "Friendships Are Ageless" campaign, we made friendship bracelets with inspirational words to remind us that even on a day when you feel down, you can look at the bracelet and feel a sense of purpose. Our words picked by the community were strength, passion and hope.

The ladies wore their creations with great pride and loved to show them off!