September 2026 at Gardens at Columbine

The September newsletters bring together recent moments from Assisted Living and Memory Care at Gardens at Columbine. Enjoy a look back at August activities, meet the new Memory Care Life Enrichment Coordinator, and find an invitation to support the Walk to End Alzheimer's.

September at a glance

• Assisted Living's August recap features colorful yarn crafts.
• Assisted Living residents share favorite activities, including bowling, exercise, thinking games, and garden walks.
• Memory Care's August recap includes a Red Hat Tea Party, button-tree crafts, spa days, and a decades-themed potluck.
• Memory Care also looks back on an Elvis impersonator's performance and a trip to Tiny Town.
• Miss Bee reflects on her first month as Memory Care Life Enrichment Coordinator.
• The Memory Care newsletter invites readers to the Walk to End Alzheimer's on September 19, 2026, at City Park in Denver.

Assisted Living: creativity and connection

The Assisted Living newsletter looks back at August's yarn-crafting activity, with photos of residents making and displaying their projects. It also shares everyday ways neighbors connect, from choosing nail colors together to sharing meaningful objects and stories.

Residents describe enjoying bowling, exercise, thinking games, and walks in the garden. The issue also shares photos from a master's-degree celebration.

Memory Care: a look back at August

Memory Care's August recap includes several ways residents spent time together:

• A Red Hat Tea Party and Hat Happy Hours.
• Button-tree crafts, makeovers, and spa days.
• A decades-themed potluck.
• An Elvis impersonator's performance.
• A trip to Tiny Town.

The newsletter's photo pages also capture live guitar music, time outdoors over a shared meal, and a visit with a puppy.

A welcome from Miss Bee

In her first-month message, Memory Care Life Enrichment Coordinator Miss Bee shares how much she has enjoyed getting to know residents and hearing their life stories. She looks forward to learning more about the experiences and interests each person brings to the community.

Walk to End Alzheimer's: September 19

The Memory Care newsletter includes an invitation to join the Forget Me Knot team or learn how to help with the Walk to End Alzheimer's.

• Date: September 19, 2026.
• Location: City Park, Denver.
• Ask the Life Enrichment team about participating or supporting the walk.

Read the September newsletters

Download the newsletter for each care setting:

• Assisted Living September newsletter, public edition (PDF).
• Memory Care September newsletter, public edition (PDF).

For the current daily activity schedule or questions about taking part, contact the Gardens at Columbine Life Enrichment team.