Gloria Dei Estates

09/04/2026

Friday Fun Question

Let’s take it back to school-day memories! ✏️📚

What was your favorite thing about the start of a new school year?

A fresh box of crayons, new notebooks, seeing friends again, picking out a first-day outfit, or maybe just the excitement of something new?

Share your favorite back-to-school memory in the comments!

09/03/2026

🍳 Breakfast Club is back!

Residents are headed to Andonio’s Diner for good food, good conversation, and an easy start to the day.

Breakfast Club meets the first Friday of every month, and residents should be sure to sign up the day before. Come hungry! ☕🥞

09/02/2026

🚌 The Estates is hiring a Part-Time Bus Driver!

We’re looking for a responsible individual to drive our 14-passenger bus approximately 25 hours per month. The schedule includes every Tuesday, alternating Thursdays, and the first Friday of each month. A valid Class C driver’s license is required, and this opportunity could be a great fit for a retiree.

Interested? Contact Fern Goldberg at 267-693-8726, fax your resume or qualifications to 215-722-7915, or email [email protected].

Know someone who might be a perfect fit? Please share! 🚐

The Estates offers one bedroom and two bedroom apartments for active residents 55 and older.

09/02/2026

Wellness Wednesday Tip: Keep water within reach.

One simple way to stay hydrated is to keep a glass or water bottle nearby during the day by your chair, at meals, during activities, or when heading outside.

Try taking a few sips when you wake up, before each meal, and after any activity. Small sips throughout the day can add up and help you feel more refreshed.

What’s your favorite way to make water more enjoyable: lemon, berries, cucumber, or just ice cold?

09/01/2026

Who’s feeling lucky?

Join us tonight at The Estates for Bingo at 7:00 PM in the Grand Room!

Bring your game face, grab a seat, and get ready for a fun evening of numbers, laughs, and a little friendly competition. See you there!

08/31/2026

Monday Motivation

“Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud.” -Maya Angelou

A new week is a chance to bring a little brightness wherever we can. A kind word, a friendly smile, a thoughtful gesture, or a few minutes spent with a neighbor can make someone’s day feel lighter.

Here’s to starting the week with kindness, connection, and a little extra color.

08/29/2026

Happy Saturday from Gloria Dei Communities!

Wishing our residents, families, and team members a peaceful weekend filled with simple joys, friendly faces, and a few moments that make you smile.

Whether you’re spending time with loved ones, enjoying a favorite activity, or just relaxing into the weekend, we hope your Saturday feels warm, easy, and full of good company.

08/28/2026

Friday Fun Question

Let’s take a little trip down memory lane: What was your favorite way to spend a summer evening growing up?

Catching fireflies, sitting on the porch, playing outside until dark, enjoying a cold drink, or listening to music with the windows open?

Share your favorite summer memory in the comments!

08/27/2026

Aerobics is tomorrow morning at The Estates!

Residents are invited to join us at 10:30 AM for a fun way to move, stretch, and start the day with a little extra energy.

Come ready to enjoy light exercise, good company, and a healthy start to the morning!

08/26/2026

Wellness Wednesday Tip: Give your eyes a little break.

If you’re reading, watching TV, using a phone, or doing a puzzle, try pausing every so often to look across the room or out a window for a few moments.

It’s a simple way to rest your eyes, reset your focus, and enjoy a small mindful pause in the day.

What’s your favorite view to look at when you take a break?