The Lodge Archives - Page 23 of 31

2015 Veterans’ Day Ball at The Lodge

November 6, 2015/in Activities, AEC Living, In the Community, Socialization & Seniors, The Lodge, You're Invited /by Cheryl C

The Lodge residents, families and friends honored US Veterans at the Veterans’ Day Ball on Thursday, November 5th.

Mad Hatter’s Tea Party at The Lodge

October 20, 2015/in Activities, AEC Living, The Lodge /by Cheryl C

Residents, their families and friends joined the staff at Waters Edge Lodge to sip tea and savor delicious desserts at a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party on Tuesday, October 20th.

Fall Fun Fest at The Lodge

October 19, 2015/in Activities, AEC Living, The Lodge, You're Invited /by Cheryl C

Celebrating Fall and enjoying a gorgeous sunny Saturday by the lagoon at The Lodge, residents, staff and their families were all smiles at the Fall Fun Fest on October 17th. The festivities included a cupcake walk, a ghost lollipop pull, pumpkin decorating, and a farm animal petting zoo. The petting zoo, Little Red’s Barnyard Friends, featured a donkey, a pony, two chickens and a bunny, all of which were petted, hugged and fed.

“Why I Love My Alameda Home” Winners

September 17, 2015/in Activities, AEC Living, In the Community, In the News, The Lodge /by Cheryl C

Two Lodge residents were awarded honorable mention commendations in the recent “Why I love my Alameda home” poster contest.

Grandparents’ Day at The Lodge

September 17, 2015/in Socialization & Seniors, The Lodge /by Cheryl C

The Lodge at Harbor Bay hosted an ice cream social for Lodge residents and their friends and family on Saturday, September 12th to celebrate Grandparents’ Day 2015. Alameda’s own Tucker’s Ice Cream was served and enjoyed by everyone who attended.

2015 Casino Night at The Lodge

August 22, 2015/in Activities, The Lodge /by Cheryl C

The roulette wheel spun and poker chips were won when Lodge residents and their guests enjoyed a night of casino games on August 13th. A Dean Martin entertainer sang hits from the 50’s and 60’s while AEC Living staff manned the tables as dealers

Casino Night Comes to the Lodge!

August 6, 2015/in Activities, The Lodge /by Moira M

Roulette or Blackjack, whatever your choice,
We’re having a party – it’s time to rejoice!
On casino night there’s plenty to do,
So get ready to party, and bring your good luck charm too!

Exploring Our Community – Semifreddi’s

July 14, 2015/in Activities, In the Community, Local Resources (Alameda/Oakland/Berkeley), The Lodge /by Moira M

Once again residents of the Lodge are out and about exploring our community. This time our adventures have taken us to the delicious breads and pastries of Semifreddi’s, one of our favorite local bakeries. Our CEO, Lauren Zimmerman Cook, won a tour of the Semifreddi’s World Headquarters at a fundraiser for Alameda Meals on Wheels. Instead of keeping the tasty treat for herself, she offered it up to the residents of the Lodge. We were greeted at the door by Mike (official Mad Scientist, Chief Creative Officer, and Co-Owner), adorned with the latest in hair net fashions, and escorted on a 45-minute tour that was simultaneously educational, entertaining, and memory evoking.

Socializing for Better Health Talk for Seniors

July 9, 2015/in Activities, Elders Village, The Lodge /by Cheryl C

An audience of seniors living at The Lodge at Harbor Bay heard AEC Living COO Stephen Zimmerman talk about the positive health effects of socializing with others. Stephen, who holds a graduate degree in Gerontology from USC, spoke on July 8th as part of the Elders Village Talks series.

July 4th celebration for Alameda seniors at The Lodge

July 2, 2015/in Activities, In the Community, The Lodge /by Cheryl C

The enchanting music of American composers filled the evening air along the Harbor Bay lagoon as the Urquhart Memorial Concert Band played on July 1st for The Lodge residents and their friends and families. Compositions by Henry Mancini, Irving Berlin and songs from Elvis Presley and other U.S. greats delighted the audience who joined the band in song for “God Bless America”.