Merrill Gardens at Tacoma

06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day to all the amazing dads, grandfathers, and father figures in our community! Thank you for always supporting, encouraging, and showing up for us. We are forever grateful for the lessons you've shared and the memories created. Today we celebrate you! ❤️

06/19/2026

Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021, but it has a far greater, 160-year historical legacy as an annual celebration. Also known as Freedom Day, Juneteenth commemorates the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to ensure that all enslaved people be freed, over two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation.

Today's holiday is rooted in African American history and community traditions, and provides an opportunity and understanding for the ongoing fight for human rights and equality. Interested in learning more? Please explore the resources below provided by the National Museum of African American History & Culture, a Smithsonian Institution museum.

🖱️ NMAAHC: https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/moments/juneteenth
📺 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfwhFF95Ois

📖 Reading List: https://nmaahc.si.edu/visit/museum-store/juneteenth-reading-list

Juneteenth is a time to gather as a family, reflect on the past and look to the future. Discover ways to celebrate this African American cultural tradition of music, food and freedom.

05/20/2026

Garden House residents enjoyed a friendly game of table ball today. The room was filled with teamwork! 🏆

05/15/2026

Our wonderful Business Office Director, Jill, led a Mother’s Day-themed flower arranging class featuring adorable handbags used as creative vases! 💐

05/14/2026

We brought the bowling alley to our residents! It was a fun social with some friendly competition. 🎳✨

05/13/2026

We dressed in our Derby best and enjoyed an afternoon of fun and delicious treats during our Kentucky Derby Party! 🏇

05/12/2026

Today is the final day of National Nurses Week, also known as , celebrated around the world on Florence Nightingale's birthday as the founder of modern nursing.

We are proud to recognize the incredible nurses and care team that support our community. Thank you for the difference you make every day for your residents and fellow team members! 🩺♥️

05/12/2026

Residents enjoyed our Cinco de Mayo celebration with a festive margarita bar! 🎉

05/10/2026

We are wishing a Happy Mother's Day to all the moms, grandmas, aunts, sisters, mother figures, and caregivers in our lives. Today we celebrate you and the incredible impact you make every day! 💐❤️

05/09/2026

Discover the heart of our community — our Activity Center! 🎨🖼️ From game nights to art classes, an indoor plant nursery, and more, there's always something exciting happening.