Independence Hill Retirement Community

09/18/2026

Happy Birthday to all of our September birthday babies! 🥳 We hope the year ahead is filled with lots of happiness, laughter, love, and plenty of reasons to celebrate! 🎂💕

This month was extra special as we celebrated Nanella’s incredible 105th birthday on September 9th! 🎈🎉 105 years of life, memories, wisdom, and strength—and she is still full of so much joy and personality! What an amazing milestone and an even more amazing lady! ❤️

Cheers to Nanella and all of our September birthdays! 🥂🎂

09/14/2026

You know us… we NEVER miss an opportunity for a late-night treat! 😋🍦 We found the perfect spot to satisfy our sweet tooth, but the best part wasn’t just the treats—it was enjoying them with great friends! 💕

Sweet treats, lots of laughs, and even sweeter company… now THAT’S our kind of night! 🍨✨

09/11/2026

🇺🇸 We Will Never Forget — September 11, 2001 🇺🇸

Each year, our community comes together for our annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony—a time to reflect, remember, and honor all those whose lives were forever changed on that tragic day.

Today, we remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost, the first responders who ran toward danger when others were running away, the families who lost loved ones, the survivors, and the countless men and women who answered the call to serve in the years that followed.

For many of our residents, September 11th is not simply a moment in history—it is a day they remember living through. We are honored to stand beside them as we pause to remember the heartbreak, the bravery, and the incredible unity our country showed in the days that followed.

May we continue to honor those we lost by remembering their lives, their courage, and their sacrifice.

❤️🤍💙 We remember. We honor. We will never forget. 🇺🇸

09/09/2026

🍔YUMMMMM! Our residents enjoyed a fun dinner out at Red Robin, where the burgers were delicious, the fries were plentiful, and the company was even better! ❤️

Great food + great friends + lots of laughs = the perfect evening out! 🍟🍔😋 We’re already looking forward to our next adventure!

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from our community! 🇺🇸

Today, we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and contributions of generations past and present—and we happen to have quite a few incredible examples right here in our community! ❤️🤍💙

Our members enjoyed coming together to celebrate with great food, plenty of laughs, and even better company. After all those years of hard work, we think they’ve more than earned a day to relax, have some fun, and enjoy each other! 😊

Wishing everyone a safe, relaxing, and very Happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸✨

09/04/2026

We had a WILD time visiting with Happy Tails! 🦔💚 We loved learning all about the cutest porcupine, Jamoke, and getting to see his personality up close. He even showed off some of his impressive tricks—including his very own MOONWALK! 🌙🕺 Who knew porcupines had moves like that?! 😂

Thank you, Happy Tails, for such a fun and memorable visit! 🐾💕

09/02/2026

Our residents are our reason every day! ❤️ And anyone who knows Sanford knows he has an amazing personality and a great sense of humor! 😄

Check out the video he sent us over the weekend! We hope you enjoy watching it as much as we did! 🎥😂

We love making memories and having fun in retirement! ❤️

09/01/2026

Can introverts find a sense of belonging in retirement communities?

Being an introvert doesn’t mean you don’t enjoy people or want meaningful relationships, though. It often means you prefer to socialize in smaller groups, appreciate quieter surroundings, and need time alone to recharge. When you look beyond the busy activities calendar, a retirement community can actually be an excellent environment for that kind of lifestyle.

Read this month's blog to find out why introverts are finding a welcoming environment in communities like Independence Hill:

On the surface, retirement community living might not be at all attractive to an introvert. After all, social media, advertisements, and websites often highlight bustling dining rooms, group fitness classes, happy hours, clubs, outings, and other social activities. If you prefer a quiet evening with...

08/31/2026

You never know what you will see at our Village Happy Hours. 🤣😋👙👙

08/31/2026

These gentlemen came hungry, and our monthly Happy Hour did not disappoint! With plenty of delicious food to go around, they happily shared seconds with their tablemates while singing along to the music. 🎶🍽️ Good food, great company, and lots of laughs made for another memorable evening. Be sure to check out the reel for a fun surprise from the night! 😉🎉