Four Ways to Exercise Your Brain
Did you know that brain fitness is just as important as physical fitness. Exercising your brain can help memory, focus, and daily functionality. As we age these things become increasingly important. Here are four ways to build your brain fitness while having fun, too! Vocabulary Exercises: A vast vocabulary can make you sound smart. But […]
Year in Review 2022
2022 has definitely been an interesting year full of rapid growth and surprising endings. Here are just a few noteworthy events from this year that we felt were worth mentioning. James Webb Telescope: Back in July the first five images from the James Webb Telescope were released to the public. As the largest telescope in […]
Happy Holidays!
We want to wish you all a very happy holiday and thank you for being a part of our community! Garden Plaza of Valley View is a place that so many of you love to call home, and we are so thankful to have each and every one of you as part of our family. […]
Three Positive Ways to Start 2023
As the new year approaches there is a lot of pressure to set big goals. Ringing in the new year should be a positive experience and a time to reflect and set intention. Here are three ways to start 2023 on a positive note. Set Achievable Goals The biggest reason people are unable to keep […]
Five Ways to Stay Warm and Cozy All Winter Long
Winter is the perfect time to cuddle up indoors and get cozy. Staying warm can be a bit more challenging for seniors. As we age our bodies tend to become more susceptible to the cold, so it is more important than ever that we find ways to maintain a healthy body temperature. Here are five […]
Keeping Yourself Busy While Staying Indoors
Staying active and involved year-round is important for everyone, especially seniors. For most of us Winter is when we spend most of our time indoors. This doesn’t mean you can’t make it fun, though. Not only does staying active help to raise your mood and increase your energy; it boosts your brain health too! That’s […]
Staying Connected During the Holidays
For many of us holiday traditions are an essential part of the winter season. These traditions bring up feelings of joy and create a sense of family. This time of year can be a lonely time for a lot of people. The opportunity to share a meal, attend a special event, or partake in holiday […]
Embracing an Attitude of Gratitude
Thanksgiving is a great time to focus on what we are grateful for and to reminisce about the richness of our life experiences. Maintaining mindfulness on Thanksgiving by focusing on what we are grateful for and the connections we have with friends and family helps us to create a meaningful holiday season that we can […]
Grand Opening! Wishful Cookies
Wow! what a treat. The Garden Plaza of Valley View has some really great news. We as a community are adding something special this month, Please come down and help us celebrate a brand new addition t our new specialty bakery, Wishful Cookies. We will be celebrating by hosting a Grand Opening party with FREE […]
Garden Plaza of Valley View – CAR SHOW
WOW! What an amazing event we had! Amazing classics from all over Idaho and beyond came together for one of the best classic car shows we have experienced. What a great community event for our residents to enjoy. Our staff did an amazing job pulling this together and the food was as always, outstanding . […]