Enjoying the outdoors. Outdoor activities remain an important part of life throughout the year. Residents from all three communities enjoy opportunities to fish at local lakes, spend time on walking paths, or participate in gardening activities during the warmer months. Gardening spaces have become especially popular gathering places. Residents plant flowers, vegetables, and herbs they can continue tending throughout the season. There's always something happening. For residents concerned that they might run out of things to do, Kathy Lentz's experience tells a different story. Kathy moved to Timber Pines after downsizing and quickly became an active part of community life. She founded the popular Armchair Travel presentations and regularly leads a weekend exercise class for residents at the wellness center. "There's a monthly schedule, we get of all the daily activities, and there is anything you can imagine from playing cards to bingo, musical entertainment," Kathy said. "We have movies every Friday night. There's happy hour on Friday. So there's just something for everyone here." Music, entertainment, clubs, games, and social gatherings all help fill community calendars throughout the year. "I do enjoy many of the activities they have here," Sharon Jaques said. "We like when they have music groups come in and there's several of them that we really enjoy." Amenities across the communities help support an active lifestyle. Libraries, art studios, game rooms, entertainment spaces, outdoor spaces, and welcoming lounges provide places for residents to stay engaged and spend time. together throughout the day. Wellness beyond exercise. Wellness means more than simply staying physically active. It also includes maintaining social relationships, staying mentally engaged, building routines, and continuing to participate in activities that bring enjoyment and purpose. At Timber Pines and The Levande, wellness fairs invite both residents and members of the public to connect with health-care professionals, explore local resources, attend demonstrations, and participate in educational presentations. Supporting well-being in everyday life. All three communities also feature wellness centers equipped with exercise equipment and staffed by wellness specialists who help residents work toward their individual goals. Group classes often include chair yoga, balance classes, stretching, strength training, and flexibility programs designed to support residents at different activity levels. The goal is not simply exercise for exercise's sake - it's helping people continue doing the things they enjoy most. For some residents, that may mean maintaining strength and balance so they can continue favorite activities and hobbies. For others, it means participating in social events, group outings, or spending time from throughout the area. In the fall, the community hosts a Harvest Festival and Tractor Show featuring seasonal treats, live music, and family-friendly activities. Gathering around local history. At Timber Pines, monthly presentations from the Pine City Area History Association have become a popular occasion to gather for residents and local community members. Each presentation explores a different topic connected to the area's history. One presentation highlighting ADVERTISEMENT a gathering that welcomed residents, families, team members, and neighbors for live music, treats, and a petting zoo. Events like these reflect something important about senior living communities in our area: they're closely connected to the larger communities around them. Residents aren't separated from local communities. They remain part of the traditions, celebrations, volunteer efforts, friendships, and everyday moments that continue to shape life across the region. And for many people, that sense. of belonging matters just as much as any amenity or activity calendar. Looking at senior living differently. Today's senior living communities are evolving alongside the people who call them home. In our area in particular, communities like The Rushseba, The Levande, and Timber Pines are offering ways for residents to remain active, with children and grandchildren. the history of Canoe Derby Days curious, socially engaged, and Across The Rushseba, The Levande, and Timber Pines, wellness increasingly focuses on helping residents maintain independence and continue leading a fulfilling life. Bringing the community together. Many of the traditions residents enjoy throughout the year extend beyond walls of the communities themselves. Seasonal events regularly bring together residents, family members, neighbors, and visitors from surrounding towns. At The Levande, the annual Berry Festival and Classic Car Show welcomes guests for live music, cake and berries, refreshments, and a showcase of classic cars drew the largest audience in the series so far. Residents and guests who had participated in Canoe Derby Days years ago shared their own memories and experiences, turning the event into both a history lesson and a community conversation. The Rushseba also finds ways to stay connected with the surrounding Rush City community. Residents have access to the adjoining USI community center, creating additional opportunities to participate in local activities and events. Celebrating community life. Community celebrations remain another important part of life. The Rushseba marked its fifth anniversary last year with connected to the communities they know and love. Whether it's sharing stories about local history, tending a garden, trying a new hobby, gathering with neighbors, or connecting across generations, daily life for residents often centers around participation and relationships. For people considering senior living for themselves or a loved one, those experiences are helping redefine what community living can look like- not as a step away from life, but as another way to continue living it fully. Scan the QR code or reach out to our team to learn more. Donna Robinson The Levande (763) 325-0102 Kristine Henninger Timber Pines and The Rushseba (612) 357-9509 connect.vivie.org/ experience-ec-communities Enjoying the outdoors . Outdoor activities remain an important part of life throughout the year . Residents from all three communities enjoy opportunities to fish at local lakes , spend time on walking paths , or participate in gardening activities during the warmer months . Gardening spaces have become especially popular gathering places . Residents plant flowers , vegetables , and herbs they can continue tending throughout the season . There's always something happening . For residents concerned that they might run out of things to do , Kathy Lentz's experience tells a different story . Kathy moved to Timber Pines after downsizing and quickly became an active part of community life . She founded the popular Armchair Travel presentations and regularly leads a weekend exercise class for residents at the wellness center . " There's a monthly schedule , we get of all the daily activities , and there is anything you can imagine from playing cards to bingo , musical entertainment , " Kathy said . " We have movies every Friday night . There's happy hour on Friday . So there's just something for everyone here . " Music , entertainment , clubs , games , and social gatherings all help fill community calendars throughout the year . " I do enjoy many of the activities they have here , " Sharon Jaques said . " We like when they have music groups come in and there's several of them that we really enjoy . " Amenities across the communities help support an active lifestyle . Libraries , art studios , game rooms , entertainment spaces , outdoor spaces , and welcoming lounges provide places for residents to stay engaged and spend time . together throughout the day . Wellness beyond exercise . Wellness means more than simply staying physically active . It also includes maintaining social relationships , staying mentally engaged , building routines , and continuing to participate in activities that bring enjoyment and purpose . At Timber Pines and The Levande , wellness fairs invite both residents and members of the public to connect with health - care professionals , explore local resources , attend demonstrations , and participate in educational presentations . Supporting well - being in everyday life . All three communities also feature wellness centers equipped with exercise equipment and staffed by wellness specialists who help residents work toward their individual goals . Group classes often include chair yoga , balance classes , stretching , strength training , and flexibility programs designed to support residents at different activity levels . The goal is not simply exercise for exercise's sake - it's helping people continue doing the things they enjoy most . For some residents , that may mean maintaining strength and balance so they can continue favorite activities and hobbies . For others , it means participating in social events , group outings , or spending time from throughout the area . In the fall , the community hosts a Harvest Festival and Tractor Show featuring seasonal treats , live music , and family - friendly activities . Gathering around local history . At Timber Pines , monthly presentations from the Pine City Area History Association have become a popular occasion to gather for residents and local community members . Each presentation explores a different topic connected to the area's history . One presentation highlighting ADVERTISEMENT a gathering that welcomed residents , families , team members , and neighbors for live music , treats , and a petting zoo . Events like these reflect something important about senior living communities in our area : they're closely connected to the larger communities around them . Residents aren't separated from local communities . They remain part of the traditions , celebrations , volunteer efforts , friendships , and everyday moments that continue to shape life across the region . And for many people , that sense . of belonging matters just as much as any amenity or activity calendar . Looking at senior living differently . Today's senior living communities are evolving alongside the people who call them home . In our area in particular , communities like The Rushseba , The Levande , and Timber Pines are offering ways for residents to remain active , with children and grandchildren . the history of Canoe Derby Days curious , socially engaged , and Across The Rushseba , The Levande , and Timber Pines , wellness increasingly focuses on helping residents maintain independence and continue leading a fulfilling life . Bringing the community together . Many of the traditions residents enjoy throughout the year extend beyond walls of the communities themselves . Seasonal events regularly bring together residents , family members , neighbors , and visitors from surrounding towns . At The Levande , the annual Berry Festival and Classic Car Show welcomes guests for live music , cake and berries , refreshments , and a showcase of classic cars drew the largest audience in the series so far . Residents and guests who had participated in Canoe Derby Days years ago shared their own memories and experiences , turning the event into both a history lesson and a community conversation . The Rushseba also finds ways to stay connected with the surrounding Rush City community . Residents have access to the adjoining USI community center , creating additional opportunities to participate in local activities and events . Celebrating community life . Community celebrations remain another important part of life . The Rushseba marked its fifth anniversary last year with connected to the communities they know and love . Whether it's sharing stories about local history , tending a garden , trying a new hobby , gathering with neighbors , or connecting across generations , daily life for residents often centers around participation and relationships . For people considering senior living for themselves or a loved one , those experiences are helping redefine what community living can look like- not as a step away from life , but as another way to continue living it fully . Scan the QR code or reach out to our team to learn more . Donna Robinson The Levande ( 763 ) 325-0102 Kristine Henninger Timber Pines and The Rushseba ( 612 ) 357-9509 connect.vivie.org/ experience - ec - communities