Unlocking the Value of Cultural and Artistic Programs at Life Plan Communities

There are many benefits of moving to a Life Plan Community, including opportunities to build meaningful relationships, enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle and spend more time focused on things you love most, such as a variety of engaging programs.

At a HumanGood community, residents have access to a variety of diverse community events and celebrations that enrich their lives. And while there are many opportunities to engage in activities you love most, there are also plenty of chances to try something new because HumanGood communities offer the support and freedom to redefine yourself. 

Experience new things. Connect with others. Explore gardening and travel clubs, and many of our residents find value and meaning in our artistic and cultural pursuits. Here are some of our top experiences:

Enjoying Lifelong Learning 

Well-being involves more than maintaining physical fitness. It also means staying mentally sharp and connected with others. Educational opportunities can lead to cognitive and social benefits, such as being exposed to new ideas with others in a group learning environment. 

There are many forms that educational opportunities can take, from learning new skills to discovering new hobbies to taking a class on a new topic. No matter what the form is, at its heart is a social component of support and camaraderie from like-minded individuals.

HumanGood communities present a plethora of lifelong learning programs. For example, at Judson Park, a HumanGood community outside of Seattle, residents have access to the resident-run College of Intellectual Inspiration, which offers learning programs from college-level lecturers. No matter what HumanGood community you call home, you’ll find a variety of educational programs, lectures and workshops to keep you intellectually stimulated. 

Pursuing Creative Outlets

Research has shown that engaging in artistic pursuits may improve emotional well-being, cognitive function and memory while also increasing socialization. When we do something we enjoy, the brain releases dopamine, which is a feel-good hormone that’s part of the brain’s reward system.

Repetitive creative motions, such as woodworking, quilting, drawing or writing, help activate flow, which is the state of being completely absorbed in something. When you’re in the flow, you’re likely to lose yourself in your creative work and experience reduced anxiety and stress as a result.

Considering the immense value that creative expression offers, HumanGood communities ensure there are a variety of art classes, craft workshops and music classes available to residents. Hillside, a HumanGood community, offers an array of artistic endeavors that activate flow, including poetry and writing groups, choral groups, and quilting and woodworking groups.

Connecting with Others Through Art and Culture

Connections with others are at the heart of Life Plan Communities. At HumanGood communities, connection is part of the equation for living your best life, and to support this, each community holds events, festivals and celebrations to bring residents together.

The events and celebrations offered at Rydal Park & Waters, a HumanGood community in Abington Township, Pennsylvania, encourage residents to connect with each other. For example, you may run into your neighbors at an art show on campus or in theatrical performances other residents arranged.

These events make connecting effortless, but they also enable residents to enjoy a small-town feel and the comfort that comes with having neighbors who know you by your name, recall that your grandchild’s graduation celebration was held recently or that the theater performance being held that weekend is one of your favorites. 

HumanGood communities ensure you live a maintenance-free lifestyle that frees up your time and enables you to pursue your passions and try new hobbies through a rich variety of cultural programs. Not only do you experience the benefits of engaging in these cultural programs, but you also experience the connection they bring with others, which sets a well-designed and intentional Life Plan Community apart.

Interested in seeing what types of programs and amenities are available in your future home? Call your community’s sales office!