Life Enrichment
Creating days filled with engagement, purpose, and delight.
Our Life Enrichment Promise
We create thoughtful experiences that evoke positive emotions, memories, and connections, enhancing overall well-being and quality of life.
Movement
Daily adaptive, instructor-led classes help build strength, balance, and cardiovascular health.
Sensory Programs
Hand massages, reminiscence cards, aromatherapy, and task bins offer tactile stimulation.
Music
Guided listening sessions and playing instruments together help support cognitive health.
Pet Therapy
Visiting therapy animals offer emotional support, and help reduce stress and anxiety.
Monthly Group Outings
Trips to local museums, parks, and restaurants keep residents safely engaged with the greater community.
Town Hall Meetings
Residents and families have a voice in community policies and events in, discussion with community leaders.
Volunteering
Residents have opportunities to remain involved with charities and organizations, and continue to make a difference through our “ICAN” program.
Artis Postcards
Our “IWRITE” assisted letter-writing program helps residents stay connected with family and friends.
What’s going on this week:
Week of Events
Monday, February 16, 2026
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Friday, February 20, 2026
Saturday, February 21, 2026
Sunday, February 22, 2026
Featured Events
ARTIS OF BRICK SUGAR SHOWDOWN GINGERBREAD HOUSE COMPETITION
Residents, families, community partners, and kids of all ages! Join us for a joyful holiday tradition that brings generations together.
1. Dec 5-15: Stop by Artis for your free gingerbread house kit.
2. Dec 16: Bring your confectionary masterpiece to Artis for our resident gingerbread judges to sweetly scrutinize.
3. Dec 18: Gather for an afternoon of holiday cheer with seasonal treats, a hot chocolate bar, live entertainment and photos with Santa.
Prizes awarded for:
Santa’s Favorite | Elf’s Choice | Santa’s Workshop Award | Most Creative Design | Best Intergenerational Effort
Residents Love
Flower Design, Art Corner, Ignite Your Senses Cooking Class, Sweet Escape Baking Club
Families Love
Resident Parties and BBQ’s
Lifelong Learning Favorites
Language Studies, Around the World Topics, Nostalgic Trivia
Preferred Arts & Crafts Programs
Paint & Sip, Jewelry Making, Cooking & Woodworking
Causes We Support
Boys Scouts, Girl Scouts, Our Local Heroes
Popular Spiritual Programs
Live Stream Mass on Sunday, Rosary, Visits from a Eucharist Minister
Favorite Fitness Classes
Zumba, Chair Yoga
ARTIS REELS
Real people. Real moments. Real Artis.
Watch how our residents and team members bring our value of “Inspired Well-Being”
to life in every story.
Maverick shares the joy of seeing his grandmother thrive at Artis — from compassionate care to creative expression through art. “It’s just a joy,” he says, watching her engage and connect in a place where genuine people support and uplift each resident.
Life Enrichment at Artis is powered by people with the training, heart, and intuition to transform everyday moments into meaningful experiences. Meet Marlene, one of our Life Enrichment Directors, whose superpower is discovering what brings each resident to life.
“I always wanted to paint more … now I paint every day.”
– Sal L.
Artis Resident
See how we’re honoring
yesterday and celebrating
today.
Artis Fact
91% of Artis families say their family member is more engaged in their community than they would be at home.
SOURCE: Activated Insights Family Survey
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Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️
We were able to celebrate yesterday with our residents & family at our Hearts & Hands Valentines’s Day Cafe!
It was a day filled with love — but also with something just as powerful… music, food, and memories. These three things have a beautiful way of bringing us together and reminding us of the moments that shaped our lives.
Think about music for a moment.
Just a few notes of a song can take you back in time — maybe to a first dance, a wedding, a special celebration, or even just a quiet evening at home. Music has a way of holding our memories gently, like a photo album for the heart. Sometimes we don’t even realize how much a song means to us… until we hear it again and suddenly we’re right back in that moment, feeling all the same joy, excitement, or love.
And then there’s food.
Food is never just food — it’s comfort, tradition, and togetherness. It’s holiday dinners, favorite family recipes, and the smell of something cooking that makes a house feel like home. Maybe it’s a dessert that reminds you of someone you love… or a meal shared around a table filled with laughter and stories. Food nourishes our bodies, but the memories around it nourish our hearts.
And when you put music and food together… you get memories that last a lifetime.
Dancing in the kitchen… celebrations with family… anniversaries… birthdays… and simple everyday moments that turn out to be the most meaningful of all.
Valentine’s Day reminds us that love is not just one grand moment — it’s all the little moments woven together over time. The songs we sang, the meals we shared, the people we held close, and the memories that still make us smile.
Let’s celebrate not just love… but the memories that love created.
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💗 This Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating love in all its forms – tender, playful, and beautifully human. Here’s a little poem for our residents, families, and associates.
Roses are red,
Our logo is blue,
There’s nowhere more joyful
Than Artis with you.
There’s laughter at breakfast,
And dancing at noon,
Someone’s requesting
That Elvis song soon.
Care partners appear
With a smile right on cue,
And somehow remember
You like extra juice.
We celebrate stories,
We celebrate snacks,
We celebrate moments
That keep giving back.
To residents we cherish,
To associates we adore
You’re the reason love lives
In these halls evermore.
So here’s to this place
Where big hearts stay true
Happy Valentine’s Day
We truly love you.
#ValentinesDay
#AllTogether
#TheArtisWay
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🌟 Positive Partner of the Year 🌟
Touray “T”!!!
Today we are proud to celebrate someone truly special — our Positive Partner of the Year!
This incredible team member goes above and beyond each and every day, bringing compassion, dedication, and heart into everything they do. His kindness shines through in the way they care for our residents, support their coworkers, and create moments of comfort, joy, and connection throughout our community.
He doesn’t just do his job — he makes a difference. From lending a helping hand without hesitation to brightening someone’s day with a smile, their impact is felt by everyone around them.
We are so grateful to have such a devoted and inspiring person on our team. Thank you for your hard work, your heart, and the love you pour into our residents and community every single day. ❤️
Congratulations on being our Positive Partner of the Year — so well deserved!
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🫶 Touch is more than just comfort – it’s an essential form of communication and emotional bonding. For individuals living with dementia, physical touch often remains one of the last sensory languages that feels familiar. A held hand, a gentle massage, or a warm hug can communicate safety, recognition, and love, long after verbal communication becomes challenging.
Explore how touch comes to life at Artis, in both structured programming and routine moments of daily living – and learn 10 ways families can incorporate therapeutic touch during visits! bit.ly/4rbwyHF
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Shirley is our very own Dancing Queen! 💃✨
From the moment the music starts, she lights up the room with her moves, her smile, and that unforgettable personality. Shirley brings joy, laughter, and a whole lot of rhythm wherever she goes—Never miss a beat, Shirley! 💖🎶 … See MoreSee Less
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Families don’t have to navigate the dementia journey alone. Some of the most meaningful support comes from connecting with others who are walking the same path, with guidance from trained facilitators who can help make sense of what you’re experiencing.
At Artis, we create safe, welcoming spaces where families can connect, share honestly, and learn together. Throughout 2026, our monthly Family Support Groups focus on ways to reduce stress, restore emotional balance, and create meaningful connection. All families are welcome – join us! Check our Event Calendar for dates and times.
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