Learn How Our Residents Stay Active and thrive!

Our promise at The Waters is to see you, hear you and know you.

We believe residents thrive™ when their voices are heard.

THRIVING Connections goes beyond “activities” while integrating hospitality with wellbeing at every dimension—Health, Relationships, Security, Purpose, Community and Environment. We also appreciate that each of The Waters communities has a unique resident population, which is why our “in-house” Active Life teams are always hard at work tailoring purposeful activities to accommodate those localized needs, interests and aspirations through THRIVING Connections, our Signature Active Life Program. Residents and team members have an active voice in shaping their community, while simultaneously nurturing social connections and friendships. 

Active community living is a vibrant, enriching experience in which our residents engage in a range of meaningful activities, including art, music, physical wellness, spirituality, culinary experiences and so much more. They socialize and experience a wide degree of freedom in choosing their varied daily activities. This kind of dynamic environment is vital for long-term wellbeing. One of the positive impacts of active life is longevity and a sense of renewed purpose in the later years.  This is why we ensure that our residents have a wide variety of community activities.  An active senior lifestyle is easily within reach for those who choose to live with us at The Waters of Highland Park.

For more information about these key elements of THRIVING Connections or any other aspect of The Waters of Highland Park, please call us at 651-237-8897 or click here to Contact Us now.

  • Waters Rise & Thrive* 
  • Waters Drumming*
  • Exercise Classes
  • Balance
  • Walking Club
  • Personal Training
  • Yoga

*Waters Signature Activities found at all communities

  • Documentaries & Videos
  • Resident Talks
  • Speakers
  • Themed Entertainment
  • Chef Demo’s

  • Fill Your Vase
  • Painting
  • Jewerly
  • Crafts

  • Social Hours*
  • Off-Site Excursions*
  • Movies* 
  • Intergenerational Connections*
  • Book Club
  • Seasonal Parties
  • Celebrations
  • Cards & Games
  • Resident Luncheon’s
  • Men’s Club
  • Women’s Club
  • Wii Bowling
  • Bean Bags
  • Sunday Coffees, Pastries and Conversation

*Waters Signature Activities found at all communities

  • Aromatherapy*
  • Hand Massage or Spa Experience*
  • Yoga
  • Tai Chi
  • Worship Services
  • Bible Study, Devotions and Prayer Time
  • Animal Assisted Therapy
  • Songs of Praise
  • Memorial Services
  • Meditation

*Waters Signature Activities found at all communities

  • Entertainers*
  • Musicians* 
  • Music Therapy
  • Sing-A-Longs

*Waters Signature Activities found at all communities

  • SPLASH! Move-In Experience* 
  • New Resident Lunch

*Waters Signature Activities found at all communities

  • Waters Veterans Wall* 
  • Alzheimer’s Walk* 
  • Food Shelf
  • Veterans Day Celebration
  • Local Charities
  • Toy Drive
  • Thank You Cards

*Waters Signature Activities found at all communities

  • Resident Meetings*
  • Conversations with the Chef*
  • Resident Survey* 
  • Suggestion Box*
  • Program Surveys
  • Newsletter
  • Listen and Learn
  • Resident Talks
  • We Respond: A community of residents and staff that create programs to address racial justice issues

*Waters Signature Activities found at all communities

  • Great Courses* 
  • Book Club* 
  • TED Talks
  • Technology Course
  • Poetry and Writing Class
  • Featured Speaker
  • Hosting OLLI Courses
  • U of M “Community Teacher” Program
  • Great Decisions
  • Book Club
  • Active Minds


*Waters Signature Activities found at all communities