Dirigo Pines

09/02/2026

Lifelong learning is about more than gaining new knowledge, it can create opportunities for connection, discovery, and continued growth throughout our lives. In our upcoming webinar, we’ll explore the role curiosity, social connection, and staying engaged can play in healthy aging, and how continuing to learn can enrich our experiences at every age.

Grace Presents: The Lifelong Learning Advantage: Curiosity, Connection, and Healthy Aging

📅 September 17, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM CDT
🎙 Featuring Linda Hollis, PhD, EdS, MS, CPG, gerontologist and Associate Professor of Practice at the University of Arizona, sharing her expertise on lifelong learning, social connection, and healthy aging.

She’ll be joined by Jenna Biehn, Sales Director at Dirigo Pines, and Ruth Friedman, published author and resident at The Hallmark, who will bring firsthand perspectives on lifelong learning and engagement in senior living.

👉 Reserve your spot today: https://ow.ly/AoyR50ZIhfk

09/01/2026

Back-to-school season is a reminder that there’s always something new to learn. 📚

Learning doesn’t end with a diploma or a career. At every age, staying curious can mean discovering a new hobby, picking up a new skill, exploring new interests, and more. This back-to-school season, we’re celebrating lifelong learners and the idea that it’s never too late to learn something new.

What’s something you’d still love to learn?

09/01/2026

September is World Alzheimer’s Month—a time to raise awareness, encourage understanding, and recognize the millions of individuals and families whose lives are impacted by Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. 💜

At Grace Management, our approach to memory care is rooted in person-centered care. Through The Village Program®, we focus on understanding each individual—their life story, preferences, routines, interests, and abilities—to create meaningful experiences and provide support that honors who they are.

This World Alzheimer’s Month, we encourage everyone to learn more, challenge misconceptions, and help build greater understanding and compassion for those impacted by Alzheimer’s and dementia.

08/31/2026

Our residents are getting their kicks on Route 66! 👟🛣️

Beginning September 1, residents across Grace Management communities will take part in our Route 66 Walking Challenge—a friendly competition that turns movement into a 2,448-mile journey from Chicago to Santa Monica.

From daily walks and community strolls to water aerobics, fitness classes, and more, residents can turn all kinds of movement into steps as their communities work their way toward each Route 66 milestone. It’s about more than counting steps. It’s about staying active, having fun, building connections, and enjoying a little friendly competition along the way!

We can’t wait to see where the journey takes our communities. Follow along as our residents get moving, reach milestones, and make their way down Route 66!

08/29/2026

🐾🐶 Happy National Dog Day! 🐶🐾

Today, we’re celebrating our four-legged friends who bring so much joy, comfort, and unconditional love into our lives! ❤️

From wagging tails and puppy kisses to loyal companionship, dogs have a special way of making every day a little brighter. We’re so lucky to have our furry friends as part of our community! 🐕✨

Here’s to all the good boys, good girls, and beloved pups who make life better just by being themselves! 🐾💙

08/28/2026

🚌💙 Kindness Kruise! 💙🚌

Our residents hit the road for a special Kindness Kruise around the local community! We made a few stops along the way to share some appreciation and a little kindness with our local firefighters and community members. 🚒❤️

It was a wonderful reminder that kindness can go a long way and it’s even better when we can spread it together! We loved getting out, connecting with our community, and sharing a few smiles along the way. 😊✨

08/28/2026

🎻🎶 A Beautiful Afternoon of Music! 🎶🎻

We were so lucky to enjoy a wonderful musical performance featuring Anthony Viselli on violin, Laura Artesani on piano, and Jim Artesani on bass, along with a very special guest, Anthony’s adorable 6-year-old daughter, who joined in on the fiddle! ❤️

It was an afternoon filled with beautiful music, smiles, and a little extra family magic. We’re so grateful to everyone who shared their talents with our residents! 🎵✨

08/28/2026

Curiosity doesn’t have an age limit. 💜

Read our latest blog to discover how lifelong learning can support healthy aging and simple ways to stay curious, engaged, and connected at every stage of life. https://ow.ly/lh3p50ZG6vC

08/28/2026

💙🌲 Kindness Kruise in Action! 🌲💙

Yesterday, our Dirigo Pines Kindness Krew had the opportunity to show some love and appreciation to our wonderful partners in the Town of Orono!

We are so incredibly thankful for all they do each and every day to support our Dirigo family and the community we’re so proud to be part of. It was our turn to spread a little kindness and say THANK YOU! 💙

Strong communities are built on caring, connection, and people looking out for one another—and we’re so grateful for the amazing people who do just that. 🫶

Special thank you to our Life Enrichment star, Katie for organizing! We love how much you love our seniors!

August 25th through August 31st is “Be Kind to Humankind Week.”
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08/27/2026

Curiosity doesn’t have an age limit. 💜

Read our latest blog to discover how lifelong learning can support healthy aging and simple ways to stay curious, engaged, and connected at every stage of life. https://ow.ly/lh3p50ZG6vC