Blog - Ardendwoods Independent Living Community

Don’t Shy Away from Downsizing

When people hear the word downsizing it can often evoke a feeling of sadness. A lot of the time the word isn’t associated with something happy, but why shouldn’t it be?! At Ardenwoods we embrace the art of downsizing.

Our residents tell us that one of the main reasons they moved to Ardenwoods is that the everyday upkeep of their homes had become too much of a hassle. Maintenance on HVAC systems, preparing your home or stocking your fridge in snowy weather, or even maintaining once pristine lawns are just a few of the reasons that our residents decided it was time to do less.… Read More

Pets are Welcome at Ardenwoods!

Did you know that Ardenwoods and Heather Glen are pet friendly? It’s true! As of this publication, we have 23 pets living at Ardenwoods – twelve cats, nine dogs, and two birds! We don’t currently have any furry friends at Heather Glen, but they are welcome! We love your pets and there are several amenities for your furry friends to enjoy at our community.

Dogs have it made with pet stations around the perimeter of our mountaintop, so you don’t have to go far to take care of business. While on your walk, let your doggo roam free for a minute in our dog park. Finish your walk inside the clubhouse and pick up a dog treat from the front desk. If little Fido is lucky, he might get a belly rub or two along the way!

December really is the happiest season of all!

On top of all of the festive celebrations, including concerts, performances, outings, carolers, special dinners, and services, the Ardenwoods family caps the year with our annual Employee Appreciation Party. At Ardenwoods, we have a no tipping policy in place. Over the course of the year, residents and guests send their tips to the Employee Appreciation Fund. The funds are then distributed to the staff at our annual party.

Staff bring snacks and goodies, and residents and staff all gather together to eat and enjoy each other’s company.

Operation Christmas Child and Meals on Wheels Boxes

Once again, Ardenwoods has very generously responded to an opportunity to reach out to others during this holiday season. On Saturday, November 16, more than 60 boxes were packed by Ardenwoods residents for Operation Christmas Child and Meals on Wheels.

Veterans Month

Veterans Day is always an important day here at Ardenwoods. Not only do we have 31 resident veterans between Ardenwoods and Heather Glen Assisted Living, but we also have three staff members who served! We love to celebrate and honor our veterans every chance we get, and this Veterans month was no exception. Our Veterans Day celebrations included two local elementary schools as well as our own ceremony. Pairing with local students encompasses the spirit of Veterans Day: remembering our past and the sacrifices made by our military while honoring our future by passing it on.