THD Activities That I am Aware Of Currently

This week, I was introduced to two new employees ( Vanessa and Elaine) in our Activities Section here at THD. When I was asked what activities, I can recommend,  I suggested more lunch excursions to ethnic restaurants in the Walnut Creek and Surrounding Areas- Filipino, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Indian, Peruvian, Brazilian, Spanish, Thai, Vietnamese, Greek, Nigerian and other ethnic cuisines etc.....

I did asked my Writing Assistant on available data of what activities THD had sponsored since June 1, 2023, my first day here at THD. Here's what I learned.     

What The Heritage Downtown provide :💚

From your website and other sources, here are the key activity categories and programs at The Heritage Downtown (THD) in Walnut Creek, CA:

1. Lectures / Educational Programs

   • THD mentions “ lectures on world events, seminars on aging....topics to stimulate the mind.” theheritagedowntown.com+2theheritagedowntown.com+2

   • Social clubs and educational classes ( Computers, AI etc..)  are part of their  programming. theheritagedowntown.com

2. Live Entertainment / Concerts

   • On-site concerts and live entertainment are a core part of the social calendar. theheritagedowntown.com

   • They also emphasize their partnership with the Lesher Center for the Arts, which is within walking distance. theheritagedowntown.com+2theheritagedowntown.com+2

   • According to their “Fall Events” blog, there are organized resident outings to Lesher Center performances (plays, concerts, gallery tours). theheritagedowntown.com

   • 3. Physical Fitness & Wellness

3. • Robust health & wellness program: fitness center, yoga studio, pool, etc. theheritagedowntown.com

   • Weekly fitness classes run in partnership with Live 2 B Healthy, including yoga, strength and balance exercises, Tai Chi, chair Volleyball and water aerobics. theheritagedowntown.com

   • Guided walks into downtown Walnut Creek (to get coffee, froyo, or just stroll) are explicitly part of the wellness offering. theheritagedowntown.com

4. Dining

   • On-site fine dining via Newton’s Fine Dining, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch. The Kitchen has no Fryers, so French Fries have never been served with our hamburgers or cheese burgers. I was told a Fryer has been ordered.     theheritagedowntown.com+1

   • Emphasis on fresh, organic, and locally sourced ingredients (e.g., from farmers’ markets). theheritagedowntown.com

   • Social “lunch walks” to downtown restaurants are part of the activity calendar. theheritagedowntown.com

5. Social Activities

   • Examples mentioned: Thursday Night Cap and Bingo and  Friday Afternoons Cocktail Hour  theheritagedowntown.com

   • Arts & crafts, holiday celebrations, movie nights, and book clubs are implied in their social programming. walnutcreekmagazine.com+1

6. Off-Site Cultural Excursions

   • Organized group trips to downtown Walnut Creek, including to the Lesher Center for the Arts. theheritagedowntown.com+1

   • Because of the location, residents are very well positioned to walk to downtown restaurants, the farmers’ market, shops, and cultural venues. theheritagedowntown.com

   • The “Fall Events” page explicitly references resident outings, shuttle service, and priority / group ticketing for Lesher Center events. theheritagedowntown.com

     
     

     7. Wine / Culinary Events

     According to a profile in Walnut Creek Magazine, there are occasional wine tastings and seminars with veteran sommeliers. walnutcreekmagazine.com

7. • Their “Downtown Why” includes fine dining, and shopping & walking tours as lifestyle pillars. theheritagedowntown.com

8. Shows / Cinema

   • According to Walnut Creek Magazine, there is an onsite cinema in the community for daily screenings (independent films, foreign, musicals, comedies). walnutcreekmagazine.com

9. Wellness Partnerships

   • They partner with Hillendale Home Care, meaning they can bring some health care services into the community. theheritagedowntown.com+1

   • Because of this, there’s a strong “aging in place” philosophy. theheritagedowntown.com

10. Community & Culture

    • VIP “downtown relationships” include performing arts, wine, cuisine, and walking tours. theheritagedowntown.com

    • They emphasize “Love for Life” categories: arts, fine dining, wine, shopping, walking tours. theheritagedowntown.com

      💚11. In House Activities Led by Residents ( see Photo Above)

      https://chateaudumer.blogspot.com/2024/01/ongoing-activities-led-by-residents-and.html

Here are some of the Resident-Led Activities Currently 

Mahjong ( American, Hongkong and Philippines variation),  Bridge,   (Party), Canasta, Mexican Train, Rummycube, Scrabble,  Chair volleyball, Corn Hole, Ladder ball, Meditation and Bingo.  

Finally, A Suggestion from Many of My Fellow Residents:

At present THD has an in-house hair saloon, by appointment. The Beautician/Barber is only available 2-3 days per week. I relayed to THD management the suggestion from numerous residents, that an in-house (also by appointment) for Manicure/Pedicure Services be provided. This will indeed improve/enhance our quality of life here at THD.   

Finally, My Food For Thought For Today:

https://www.facebook.com/reel/694216813273868

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