Am I on the right Medicare Drug Plan? What coverage do I have under Medicare? The benefits offered under Medicare can be confusing, please join The Villages at Marion as we host representatives from the SHIIP program on October 13th for a presentation on Medicare and to get your Medicare questions answered. SHIIP is program offered by the State of Iowa that helps seniors make educated decisions regarding Medicare. Take this opportunity to get your questions answered.
The Villages at Marion is excited to team up with UnityPoint Cardiology team to host Your Healthy Heart workshop. This workshop is free to the community and will take place on Tuesday, December 1st, noon- 3:00 p.m. at Village Place. Refreshments and private tours of The Villages at Marion Senior Living Communities will also be provided. Space is limited. Call today to reserve your spot, 319-377-9808!
For the fifth year, Caring.com has rounded up the most outstanding assisted living and memory care communities in the United States, based on consumer reviews and overall online reputation. The Villages at Marion is honored to be one of five senior living communities in the state of Iowa to receive this recognition. The Villages at Marion is a warm and inviting home that comes to life with the history and experiences our residents bring, as well as new memories made every day. The approach of The Villages…
National Assisted Living Week is September 13th - 19th. This year's theme is Nourishing Life: Mind, Body, Spirit. The Villages at Marion will kick off the celebration with our annual carnival on Sunday, September 13th from 1-3 pm on-site. There will be food, games, prizes, vendors, a bake sale, a cake walk, silent auction and much more. The celebration doesn't stop there. Each day we will be celebrating our tenants and staff with fun events relating to the theme Nourishing Life. Check out the flyer below for…
Has your life been affected by Alzheimer's? Join The Villages at Marion on Thursday, August 6th for a FREE lunch and to learn strategies to help you cope. Starting at 11 am, the Alzheimer's Association will be presenting on Effective Communication Strategies for those with Dementia. Lunch will be served at noon and LearningRX will wrap the day up at 1 pm with their presentation and activities on Keeping Your Brain Sharp at Any Age. We invite anyone who is interested to join…
The Villages at Marion is excited to be a part of the 2015 Living Retired Expo organized by The Gazette and KCRG-TV9. This year's expo is taking place at the Cedar Rapids Marriott on Thursday, May 28, 2015 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The event is free to the public and will offer a variety of exhibitors. Living Retired will also offer presentations on retirement related topics. The event is designed to help you make the most of your retirement. The Villages…
The Villages at Marion will be hosting a blood drive from noon to 4p.m. Wednesday, May 27th at the Independent Living building, Village Place. Blood donation is a safe and simple procedure that takes about 45 minutes to one hour. Donors must be in good health, weigh at least 110 pounds and be at least 17 years of age. We are looking forward to hosting this great event and saving lives. Each unit of blood donated will help 3 other people in need.…
The Villages at Marion is excited to be hosting their annual Mother's Day event, Mom Deserves Desserts. This ice cream and brownie sundae social will take place on Saturday, May 2nd from 1 - 3 pm at either Village Ridge or Village Place depending on where your loved one lives. We hope that you all can make it and we’re lookingforward to seeing you there!
Finding a retirement community where you will fit in is important when choosing a place to live. The best way to decide where you should retire is to find the place that best meets your needs and circumstances, however you define them. To do that, ask yourself the following questions: How close will you be to friends and family? The Villages at Marion is conveniently located where Marion and Cedar Rapids come together and right next to Thomas Park. Emergency preparedness? Each of our apartments come equipped with an…
The Villages at Marion is excited to announce that we have set the date for our annual Easter Egg Hunt! This fun event will take place on Thursday, April 2nd and will begin at 6 p.m. sharp! All immediate family members of tenants and staff are welcome. RSVPs are greatly appreciated and can be done so by calling The Villages at 319.377.9808. We can't wait to see you for all the fun!
VACCINES AREN'T JUST FOR KIDS Cold and flu season is just around the corner and with everything we hear in the news it may already be here. Some good reminders for us all to think about as the cold weather of fall and winter approach how important keeping up with our vaccinations are to our health. When was the last time you or a loved one discussed immunizations with your doctor? If you're like many Americans, chances are you didn't even realize immunizations are needed…