Activities & Events

Caretta Senior Living - Bellevue

12 hours ago

Nothing says ‘birthday celebration’ quite like root beer floats! 🥤🎂 Our residents enjoyed a sweet afternoon treat to celebrate the birthday of Hannah, our Life Enrichment Director. Lots of smiles, good conversation, and plenty of whipped cream made for a fun little birthday social!

A few clues to guess how old Hannah is:
🎈 in Fahrenheit, the freezing point of water
🎉 the number of teeth in a typical adult human mouth- including wisdom teeth
🎂 the number of seasons multiplied by 4, then multiplied by two ... See MoreSee Less

Caretta Senior Living - Bellevue

2 days ago

🍦The Cool Bus strikes again! 🍦

Whether with ice cream or popsicles, we ‘chilled out’ with some seriously tasty treats this afternoon! Talk about a great way to beat the heat. ☀️

Huge thank you to The Cool Bus for their monthly visits during the summer! It was truly a highlight for our residents and we’re already looking forward to next year! ... See MoreSee Less

Caretta Senior Living - Bellevue

3 days ago

A little independence goes a long way! 🛒

We enjoyed a trip to Woodman’s, picking out some of our own groceries and taking our time browsing the aisles. Trips like this give residents a chance to make their own choices, get out into the community, and enjoy an everyday activity on their own terms. 🤍 ... See MoreSee Less

Caretta Senior Living - Bellevue

4 days ago

Pressed flower mason jars gave us another opportunity to get crafty! 🌸🌺 Once the mod podge dries, they will be beautiful decorations for our rooms.

We already have plans to bring this one back since a few residents were unable to join this time! ... See MoreSee Less

Caretta Senior Living - Bellevue

5 days ago

Counting down the days until our next happy hour by thinking back to our last happy hour! 🍻

Happy hour with live music, snacks, and drinks offers more than just a fun afternoon—it provides meaningful opportunities for social connection, conversation, and relaxation. This kind of live music can spark memories, and support emotional well-being. And enjoying a snack and drink together creates a comfortable, familiar setting for residents to connect with friends and neighbors. 🎶🎤 ... See MoreSee Less

Caretta Senior Living - Bellevue

6 days ago

We put a fun twist on painting… we brought out the squirt guns to create a masterpiece! 💦🎨

Besides being a good time, painting gives residents a chance to work on hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, creativity, and self-expression — and using a squirt gun made it a little more exciting! 👍🏻 ... See MoreSee Less

Caretta Senior Living - Bellevue

6 days ago

Old jeans got a second life recently when we repurposed the pockets by creating denim flower displays 👖 A few simple materials turned something old into something pretty to enjoy around our building! ♻️🌻 ... See MoreSee Less

Caretta Senior Living - Bellevue

2 weeks ago

And it’s time for our ladies! 🍽️ Our monthly Lunch with the Ladies took a full bus to Cheesecake Heaven where we got delicious lunch AND delectable dessert. The amazing staff even treated us to a scoop of ice cream to top it all off.

Gosh, days like today remind us how lucky we are; great food and even better company. 🤍 ... See MoreSee Less

Caretta Senior Living - Bellevue

2 weeks ago

The boys are back! Breakfast with the Boys brought us to The Pancake Place where the pancakes were bigger than our heads! 🥞 ... See MoreSee Less

Caretta Senior Living - Bellevue

2 weeks ago

How much wood could a woodchuck chuck… wait, that’s not right! How much corn can our residents shuck if our residents could shuck corn? 🌽

Fresh corn from a local farm made its way into our hands today! 🙌🏼 Our residents spent some time shucking ears for the kitchen while reminiscing about growing up, sharing childhood memories, and making plenty of jokes along the way. Now we can’t wait to see what the kitchen comes up with for this yummy corn! 🤔 ... See MoreSee Less

Caretta Senior Living - Bellevue

2 weeks ago

Step right up! 🎪

The county fair may be over, but we’re not done having fun! Our residents brought a little fairground excitement indoors with Ring the Soda, Cup Shootdown, and Ball Toss. Some games were harder than they looked! ... See MoreSee Less

Caretta Senior Living - Bellevue

2 weeks ago

Bowling day, Caretta style! 🎳 Our residents enjoyed a little indoor, adapted bowling with plenty of cheering, laughter, and friendly competition. It’s always fun finding ways to enjoy favorite activities together while making them accessible for everyone! ... See MoreSee Less

Caretta Senior Living - Bellevue

2 weeks ago

We take our baking and eating very seriously around here and we love sharing ideas, so check out how we combined two of our favorite things!

Everyone had the chance to submit a favorite cookie recipe, then we each submitted a vote to decide which cookie make it into the kitchen.🍪

The winner? Cookie Brittle! 🎉

From sharing the recipes to casting votes and finally making the winning treat together, our residents had a say in every step. It was a fun way to come together, share some favorite recipes, and enjoy a treat that they chose. And the final verdict? Yumm! 😋 ... See MoreSee Less

Caretta Senior Living - Bellevue

2 weeks ago

Caring for the whole person means more than just supporting residents socially, emotionally, and spiritually—it also means caring for their bodies. 🤍

That’s why exercise classes like Sit & Be Fit are such an important part of our week. They may look simple, but those movements can make a big difference—helping improve strength, flexibility, balance, circulation, coordination, range of motion, and overall mobility. They also give residents a chance to get moving, challenge themselves, and feel good about what their bodies can do. 💪🏼 ... See MoreSee Less

Caretta Senior Living - Bellevue

2 weeks ago

A couple of beads turned into a whole lot of stories when residents created their own personalized keychains. Each bead was picked to represent something meaningful to them.

💙 birthstone
💭 favorite memory
💍 something for someone they love
🏈 favorite sports team
🍽️ favorite food
🎅🏼 favorite holiday

As everyone made their keychains, the beads naturally sparked conversations and memories along the way.

By the end, everyone had something completely their own—a little collection of memories, favorites, and people they love, all in one place. 🤍 ... See MoreSee Less

Caretta Senior Living - Bellevue

3 weeks ago

Tie-dye day brought back a little bit of the 70s! ✌️ Residents got to choose between making a shirt or a hat, and for many, tie-dye brought back memories of a time when it was first becoming popular.

Of course, we had to add a little Packers pride too—green and yellow were some of the most popular colors! 💚💛 Everyone’s creations turned out a little different, and it was fun seeing those memories come back while making something new. 👕🧢 ... See MoreSee Less

Caretta Senior Living - Bellevue

3 weeks ago

There’s nothing quite like getting out on the water for an afternoon! 🌊☀️ Our residents enjoyed a pontoon ride, soaking up the sunshine, taking in the views, and enjoying some good company.

We even got a few unexpected surprises along the way—an oil ship with the same name as one of our passengers AND a bald eagle! 🦅 Talk about perfect timing.

A special thank you to Mike, Patty’s husband, for volunteering his time to captain the boat, and to Patty for joining in and helping make the afternoon happen. We’re so thankful for both of them! ... See MoreSee Less

Caretta Senior Living - Bellevue

3 weeks ago

When our Life Enrichment Director, Hannah, put “Water Balloons & Squirt Guns” on the calendar, she immediately knew she would be the target! 😂

Ready, aim, FIRE! The residents didn’t waste any time taking advantage of their opportunity to soak Hannah who had to dodge water from every direction. What a good sport!

There was a lot of laughing, a little chaos, and plenty of very satisfied residents. Hannah may have volunteered for the job, but the residents definitely made the most of it! 💦🔫🎈 ... See MoreSee Less