PineCrest Activities
PineCrest believes an active lifestyle is the key to a happy, healthy retirement. That is why PineCrest has numerous activities directors on staff to keep people engaged, entertained and on the move! Take a look at the "week at a glance" activities calendar below for a sampling of what PineCrest has to offer. All of the directors strive to provide opportunities for a wide range of spiritual, cultural, educational and physical pursuits based on the residents' interests and ability.
Those in residential living and patio homes have a wide array of offerings both on and off campus. A residents' committee meets monthly for an "ideas exchange" that results in the next month’s calendar and in planning future events and trips.
Activities can be daily, weekly, monthly or seasonally. Frequent day trips provide residents a variety of opportunities to discover the hidden treasures of East Texas and Western Louisiana. Longer trips promote camaraderie, friendships and adventure. PineCrest staff members always accompany overnight trips.
Ongoing On-Campus Activities
• Aerobics and stretchercise classes
• Bingo, table games like 42, Chicken Foot, Rummikub, Canasta and Mexican Train
• Bridge night
• Meal Time Mixers
• Book Reviews by Residents and Friends from the Community
• Travelogues with slide and picture shows
• Block Parties
• Monthly-themed socials
• Happy Hour, Popcorn Parties and Ice Cream socials
Organized Group Gatherings
• Reminiscing Group – Twice monthly to talk about "the good old days" with topics like: syrup making, gardens, black and white television, county fairs, holiday traditions.
• Tongue and Thimble – Ladies sewing and visiting group
• Newcomers – All new residents meet monthly their first year at PineCrest
Day Trips and Multi-Day Excursions
• Men's Breakfast Out
• Ladies' Lunch Out
• Visit to miniature train display with lunch
• Azalea trail, rose gardens, historic house museums
• Picnics at a ranch, lake house or tree farm
• Holiday lights tours
• Angelina Arts Alliance Series at Angelina College
• Lamplight Theater in Nacogdoches
• Plays, musicals and concerts at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches
Overnight Excursions
• Branson, Missouri
• San Antonio, Texas
• Granbury, Texas
• Nashville, Tennessee
• Galveston, Texas
• Austin, Texas
• Galveston and Kemah, Texas
• Fort Worth, Texas
Directors plan activities for residents in The Terrace, The Woodlands Health Care Center, and the Lottie Temple Special Care Center. Their goal is to improve or maintain a resident's quality of life by keeping them involved. They want to make sure PineCrest residents are happy and motivated.
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This is just a sampling of what residents who need help with their activities of daily living can participate in. At any time you might see residents enjoying music, sipping a slushie or creating a craft. Excursions to see holiday lights and other attractions are also offered on a seasonal basis which gives residents a chance to travel. Our activities directors share the goal of keeping PineCrest residents involved and active. This is another reason why life at PineCrest is always interesting and rewarding.