Independence Village Columbus

10/22/2026

Getting crafty at Independence Village Carmel! 🍂🤎 Residents brought their adorable mini scarecrows to life with a little fall creativity!

10/22/2026

Pumpkin painting, costume contests, festive treats, and a good old-fashioned spooky movie are just a few ways to enjoy the season.

Looking for some inspiration? We've rounded up 13 Halloween activities to help make the most of this festive time of year.

Take a look and tell us which activity you'd enjoy most! 👻

Discover engaging Halloween activities for seniors. From festive crafts and games to movie nights, find ways to make Halloween special here.

10/21/2026

Jackpot! 🎰🎉 Residents at Independence Village New Hudson hit the casino for an outing filled with excitement, laughter, and a little luck! ❤️

10/21/2026

Music, faith, and togetherness! 🎶❤️ Independence Village Pella enjoyed a beautiful day of uplifting performances from the Pella Christian High School Worship Team and Sounds of Inspiration. A special thank-you to both groups for sharing their talents and bringing so much joy to our community! ✨

10/20/2026

Music brings us together! 🌈🎶 The talented choir at Independence Village Columbus filled the community with beautiful voices and plenty of joy during their “The Colorful World of Music” concert! A big round of applause to the residents and choir director Kim Hickman for such a wonderful performance! ❤️👏

10/20/2026

Who says Bingo has to be traditional? 🎉 Residents at Independence Village Ames switched things up with Unusual Bingo, bringing plenty of laughs, friendly competition, and a little extra excitement to a classic favorite! 💙

10/19/2026

Pumpkin patches, campfires, and all the fall fun! 🎃🍁 Independence Village Grand Ledge soaked up the season with good food, great company, and a cozy afternoon outdoors! 🧡

10/19/2026

🎶🌈 The Colorful World of Music! 🌈🎶

What a wonderful afternoon of music we enjoyed on Saturday at Independence Village of Columbus!

Our talented choir, under the direction of Kim Hickman, presented a delightful concert titled “The Colorful World of Music.”🎵❤️

We are so proud of our choir members for sharing their beautiful voices, enthusiasm, and love of music with our community!

A heartfelt thank-you to Kim Hickman for her dedication and leadership, and to everyone who joined us for this special performance! 🎶👏

Every note brought a little more color and joy to our day!

10/16/2026

🍷🧀 A Wonderful Happy Hour!

What a delightful afternoon at Independence Village of Columbus! ❤️

A very special THANK YOU to Journey North for hosting such a lovely Happy Hour for our residents today!

Our residents enjoyed a delicious assortment of cheeses, crackers, stuffed olives, etc, and a wonderful variety of wines! 🍇🍷🧀

We are so grateful to Journey North for their kindness and generosity in making our residents feel so special. Your thoughtfulness was truly appreciated! ❤️

10/16/2026

A little spooky and a whole lot of creativity! 🎃🍂 Independence Village Zionsville West got crafty making their own Halloween wreaths, each with a unique festive touch! We love seeing everyone's creativity shine! 🧡

10/16/2026

Who says you can't party like a rockstar? 😎🎶 Independence Village Brighton turned up the energy with a neon RAVE! From black lights and glowing colors to techno beats and nonstop dancing, our residents sure know how to party! 💚💜💙

10/16/2026

101 years of love, laughter, and a life worth celebrating! 🎂💐

Independence Village White Lake celebrated a very special milestone as Mary turned 101! Her kindness, wisdom, and joyful spirit make her such a treasured part of our community. Join us in wishing Mary a wonderful birthday! ❤️🎉

10/16/2026

🎃🍁 Crafting Our Way Through Fall! 🍁🎃

Creativity was in full swing at Independence Village of Columbus! Our talented residents have been busy making adorable lace ghosts and cozy, colorful pumpkins, spiders, bats, & black cats to celebrate the season! 👻🎃

We love seeing our residents express their creativity, share smiles, and enjoy time together.

10/09/2026

🍎🍏 How Do You Like Them Apples?! 🍏🍎

What an apple-solutely wonderful Friday Happy Hour at Independence Village of Columbus! With approximately 34 residents joining us, our apple-themed celebration was a HUGE hit!

Everyone enjoyed warm, spiced apple c***r and a delicious Build-Your-Own Apple Bar, featuring fresh apple slices and eight yummy toppings to choose from! 🍎

The room was filled with laughter, smiles, and wonderful conversation! Nothing is sweeter than making memories together! ❤️

10/08/2026

⛳🏌️‍♀️ Hit It to Win It! 🎉🏆

Our residents at Independence Village of Columbus absolutely LOVE playing one of their favorite games, “Hit It to Win It!”

It’s all about putting skills, a little luck, and a whole lot of FUN! Residents take their best shot, and if they hit a prize, it’s theirs to keep! 🎁

There are always plenty of smiles, laughter, friendly competition, and cheers as everyone takes a turn. Who knew putting could be so much fun?! ⛳😄

Take a look at some of our residents in action! We love seeing them having such a great time!

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10/02/2026

🏈 What a fun afternoon at our Tailgate Party Happy Hour! 🎉

The first Friday of every month, our Happy Hour is extra special as we take time to welcome the newest residents who have recently joined our Independence Village family. ❤️

Today we enjoyed lots of laughter, great conversation, refreshing beverages, and some delicious tailgate favorites—including Buffalo chicken dip, cheeseball and crackers, and pigs in a blanket with honey mustard!

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make our newest residents feel right at home. We’re so happy you’re here! 🏡❤️

09/30/2026

✨ Meet Josh! ✨

Josh is one of our amazing housekeepers and was nominated for September Employee of the Month! 🎉

From housekeeping, to serving in the dining room, to lending a hand with maintenance, Josh is always willing to step in wherever he is needed. He consistently goes above and beyond and truly embodies our commitment to serving our residents every day. ❤️

Thank you, Josh, for your hard work, positive attitude, and dedication to our community. We are so lucky to have you on our team! 👏

09/25/2026

Take a look at the residents across Independence Village communities whose passions inspired some incredible expierences!✨

09/22/2026

A big thank you to our amazing care partners at Journey North for hosting Bingo for our residents! 🎉💙

We appreciate your continued partnership and the time you spend bringing fun, laughter, and connection to our community. Our residents had a wonderful time! 🥰

09/21/2026

What a fun Friday Happy Hour at Independence Village of Columbus! 🤠🎶

In celebration of National Square Dancing Week, we welcomed a wonderful group of square dancers who entertained us with their fancy footwork and lively music. A few of our residents—and even our Life Enrichment Director—decided to join in and give square dancing a try! We had lots of laughs and so much fun! 💃🕺

We enjoyed refreshing beverages, tasty “square” snacks, great company, and plenty of smiles. Thank you to our square dancers for making this such a memorable afternoon!