Holiday by Atria

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Get ready for a style icon moment! 🌟📸 Residents at Holiday Winter Village got a taste of high fashion with an Iris Apfel-themed photo shoot, brought to life by Angela from http://ms.spr.ly/6041oPjKU. Marcella was among the first residents to jump in, embracing the vibrant accessories and playful outfits that brought a splash of color and creativity to the day. "Everything was so fun and well-planned," Marcella shares. "We all stayed the entire time to watch the others get styled. And we got to vote on people’s glasses! It was so much fun!" Styled with unique accessories, residents channeled their inner model and the results were fabulous! Marcella loved her photos so much, she joked that her sons almost didn’t recognize her – but they were thrilled to see her having such a good time. 👓💄💃

We put our brains together for a day of creativity and sharing during our Community Learning Fair. The knowledge and know-how of our employees and residents wowed us! What did we get up to? Residents at Atria Ironwood Estates tried a new method of ornament making. There was a flurry of activity at Holiday Woods at Canco as residents learned new card games, attended a bow tying workshop and tried out virtual reality goggles! At Atria The Court at Brooklin, residents presented on their areas of expertise including Patricia who shared music and songbooks she's written. We love seeing so many amazing talents and skills on display!

Happy 65th anniversary to Joe and Joanne! 👰♀️🤵♂️ Their honeymoon had an unconventional start with a stowaway in their car. "I heard a noise in the backseat of our car, so I pulled over," Joe says. "I opened the back door to find one of my wife's brothers lying down. I asked, 'What are you doing?!' and he said, 'You don't think I'm going to let you go alone with my baby sister, do you?'" Joe laughs. After that, it was smooth sailing as their beautiful marriage grew. "Our best advice is to always communicate and show love by doing little things for one another," Joanne shares. Now residents of Holiday Maple Suites, they enjoy time with their children and going on outings or watching performances with their friends and neighbors.

From turkey feasts to heartfelt gatherings, our communities celebrated Thanksgiving with warmth and joy. Residents shared delicious meals, exchanged stories and reflected on what they are thankful for. The spirit of togetherness made it a truly special holiday! 🦃🍂 📸: Holiday Creekside Terrace, Holiday Quail Run Estates, Holiday Orchid Terrace, Holiday Palmer Hills, Holiday Montara Meadows, Holiday Madison Meadows

🎨 Residents at Holiday Forsyth Court got creative with a fun and unique Smash Art program! "Smash Art was really different, but I enjoyed it immensely," Diane shared. "I have never created anything with a hammer before, let alone an artful picture, so this was a first!" The group joked about taking out their frustrations, and everyone left with something beautiful to take home. 🌸🌻🌺

Our communities have been embracing the very best of what fall has to offer! With excursions to see fall foliage, cozy crafts and autumn-inspired treats there's been something for everyone. 🍂🎃 Happy fall, y'all! 📸: Holiday Birch Heights, Holiday Winter Village, Holiday The Chateau at Harveston, Holiday Desert Rose, Holiday Columbia Pines, Holiday Vista de la Montan͂a

"I had some of the best times of my life taking care of children with disabilities," recalls Leola, a resident at Holiday Garden Village. For 18 years, Leola worked with students of all ages, helping them prepare for their futures. "I felt I was able to make a big impact, especially when I had nonverbal children. I had to create and implement specialized curricula that all the children could understand and learn from," she says. It was work that made a difference in the lives of her students. "It was rewarding when I would receive invitations to former students' graduations." Thank you, Leola, for supporting students' growth and success!

Sister, sister! "I used to come have lunch with my sister Lynn about once a month, and now we have lunch together every day," shares Pat, a new resident who decided to move into Holiday Durham Regent, where her sister has lived for more than three years. Lynn adds, "We are close enough to each other to help each other when we need it, but we have our own space when we need it. I already enjoyed the crafts programs and the friends I've made, but having my sister here with me makes it even better." "Living in the same community as a family member is great because you have support from each other," says Pat. "Also, you will already know someone when you move in." We love the built-in friendship that comes with being neighbors with your sibling!

Recovering from surgery or illness has its challenges, but a short-term stay at a Holiday senior living community can help ease the process. With daily support, freshly prepared meals, flexible leases and a secure, social environment, you'll have everything you need to focus on healing. Our recent Retirement Guide article shares why a Holiday community might be the perfect place for your recovery: http://ms.spr.ly/6045WmDY1