Ecumen Lakeview Commons

06/23/2026

The Ecumen Lakeview Commons annual BBQ was so much fun! 🌟 We enjoyed live music by the Backyard Band, delicious food by Layna and the dining services team, and games hosted by Jen and our life enrichment team.

The menu included burgers and brats, chicken, corn on the cob, cole slaw, potato salad, chips, and neopolitan ice cream sandwiches. 🍔🍗🌽

Games included Plinko, Hole in One, and Pick-a-Pop. Everyone was crossing their fingers to win our most extraordinary prize…. A NEW (matchbox) CAR! 😉🏎️

Huge thanks to the Ecumen Finance Team from Shoreview who volunteered for the event—their extra hands and hard work helped the event to go smoothly. We appreciate you Doug (CFO), Tonya, Jamie, Al, Aliesha, Cathy, and Susie! 👏👏👏

Special shout-out to the Maplewood Public Safety Department for showing up as invited guests and spending time with our community. We treasure our connection and partnership with you! 🚔🫶🚒

Behind the scenes, Tracy and the environmental services team works tirelessly to ensure our community is clean, safe, and ready to host—including moving chairs and tables here and there and everywhere!

And thank you to our Ecumen Lakeview Commons leadership team and every other team member who participated and helped pull off this special event. 🙌✨

Although we hoped to be outdoors, Mother Nature had a different idea. Thanks to our guests for being flexible anyway and rolling with it! (Now, fingers crossed for a beautiful sunny BBQ next year! ☀️)

06/22/2026

Huge Shoutout to Tami Willett at Luther Westside Volkswagen for your very generous donation and support. Look at the smiles you have given our community with these wonderful recliners. Thank you so much!

06/22/2026

Wendy treated us to homemade rhubarb crisp—YUM! 👩‍🍳😋 And look at those beautiful leafy greens. Seeing, smelling, and tasting in the kitchen is a full sensory experience!

06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day to those who are celebrating and remembering. 😌💕 We gathered with friends to enjoy conversation, trivia, word games, and cold beverages! (And maybe a Dad Joke or two.)

06/18/2026

👀 Ecumen from the eyes of a graduating senior! 🎓

Director of Life Enrichment, Jen, recently attended the graduation party of former volunteer Daniel. She was delighted to see Daniel's school project about his time volunteering at Ecumen Lakeview Commons proudly on display! 🤩🙌

Here is more about Daniel's volunteer experience and future plans: https://www.facebook.com/share/14isKQ5qcHU/?mibextid=wwXIfr

06/16/2026

Ecumen's Corporate Dietician is breaking down a few common nutrition myths so you can confidently separate fact from fiction and focus on what truly fuels your body. Read more in our blog!

Confused by nutrition myths? Get back to basics with practical guidance on balance, variety, and sustainable habits for summer wellness. Plus, our nutrition expert shares their favorite Tortellini Summer Salad recipe. [Read the full story here]

06/12/2026

Life Enrichment Assistant Wendy planned a sensory group for the residents. It was titled Vacation Time, and many props were brought in to hear, taste, smell, touch, and see.
We flew to Hawaii and even had pretzels 🥨 on the plane ✈️

06/11/2026

Sammie loves doing 1:1 visits and connecting with all his friends at our community 🐾

06/09/2026

We are excited to share Lisa Hawks is joining Ecumen as Vice President of Brand & Growth. Get to know Lisa in today's blog!

SHOREVIEW, MN (June 9, 2026) — Ecumen, one of the nation’s leading nonprofit providers of senior housing and health care services, today announced that Lisa Hawks will join the organization as Vice President of Brand & Growth, effective June 15. [read the full story here]

06/07/2026

Recently we had a “Take One, Leave One” table in our lobby! 🤗 The idea is this: if you have unused items in good shape to pass along, leave it! If you spot something you can make use of, take it! (No money is exchanged.) Residents, visitors, and team members have enjoyed swapping and shopping for treasures.

It’s been an exercise in community, resourcefulness, and a little house cleaning. ♻️🌎