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April 30, 2025
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As the season changes to fall, you may be thinking it’s time for a change of scenery for your older loved one.
Autumn offers a perfect window of opportunity to move your senior parent or loved one into a retirement community in Columbus and Delaware, Ohio. Why? Fall is typically an off-season for moves, so you may find better rates on moving services. Because the weather hasn’t yet made a turn for the worse, you can avoid safety hazards like snow and ice.
Plus, moving to a retirement community in the autumn months also lets your loved one get settled in and adjust before the hustle and bustle of the holidays.
Best of all, fall at Willow Brook Christian Communities means there’s no shortage of fun activities, social events, excursions, and delicious and nutritious meals to make the season special.
Here’s a glimpse of what life looks like in the fall for residents at Willow Brook:
1. Hobby-Based Groups
What better way to enjoy the changing seasons than to cozy up with a new group of friends at a book club or Bible study?
Or, maybe friendly games of euchre, dominoes, and bingo are more appealing to your loved one. If they prefer creative outlets like arts and crafts or music, they’ll find opportunities for those activities too.
Regular indoor programming not only keeps seniors’ minds and bodies active, but it also fosters connection among retirement community residents. Friendships are built quickly when residents find common interests and hobbies to enjoy together.
2. Indoor Entertainment
Willow Brook regularly features live music performances that keep residents feeling young at heart. Additionally, residents can join together for movie nights or game days to watch their favorite teams on the big screens in common areas.
3. Outdoor Walks
The beautiful grounds of Willow Brook’s retirement communities provide ample opportunities for leaf peeping and fall strolls. Resident-led walking clubs encourage neighbors to get to know one another while staying physically active.
4. Planned Outings
Whether it be an excursion to a local fall festival, a trip to a local restaurant, a visit to the nearest farm for apple picking, or even a night out for a piano concert, Willow Brook offers group outings that are sure to please just about everyone.
For each outing, Willow Brook offers complimentary shuttle bus transportation from our retirement communities to the destination, so residents don’t have to worry about driving or securing a ride.
4. Gourmet Dining
One of the biggest benefits of moving to a retirement community is the convenience of expertly prepared meals. Willow Brook offers award-winning culinary services and a variety of restaurant-style dining options, so residents can enjoy meals together and avoid the hassles of grocery shopping, planning, and cooking every single meal.
Willow Brook’s chefs use fresh, seasonal ingredients and fall flavors such as apple or pumpkin. Our menus are updated regularly, with plenty of choices that honor the dignity, preferences, and dietary needs of our residents.
Ready to Make the Move to Retirement Living?
If you’ve been searching for a Columbus and Delaware, Ohio retirement community that combines compassionate care with a vibrant social lifestyle, look no further than Willow Brook.
As cooler temperatures approach, we’re ready to give you and your loved one a warm welcome. Turn over a new leaf and start enjoying retirement to the fullest — contact us to schedule your tour today!