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Community Updates Blog: Exercise


Crane’s Mill Video – A Look Inside the Essex County, NJ Retirement Community

Enjoy this detailed look at the lifestyle of residents living at Crane’s Mill Retirement Community in West Caldwell, New Jersey. We hope you enjoy our overview video, which provides viewers with amazing imagery of our apartments and cottages, natural surroundings, services and amenities, dining options, and so much more. For more information on Crane’s Mill or to schedule a visit to see the community in person, please call 973-276-3001 or click here to send us an email. …Read More »


Crane’s Mill Residents Enjoy Morning Exercise Classes During Winter Months

Residents at our Essex County, New Jersey retirement community enjoy the benefit of exercise classes that are a short, indoor walk from their homes. Dance class, water aerobics, tai chi, and yoga are just a few of the classes offered each day to Crane’s Mill residents. The classes are led by experts in senior exercise, and provide a great service to our residents—they are able to choose to exercise when they like, stay in shape regardless of the weather, and can do it all without even having to go outside! What are your favorite exercises? Are they offered at Crane’s …Read More »


Have You Had Enough of the Snow This Winter?

Did you know? The Weather Channel now names its winter storms. This season, we’ve had Hercules, Maximus, and Nika. At Crane’s Mill Retirement Community, we’ve been naming winter storms for years. We call them “NO BIG DEAL.” Like most of us, this author will remember Winter 2013-2014 as a snowy, icy, and freezing cold season. Of course, we’re not actually through the season yet—the first day of Spring doesn’t blossom until March 20th—and judging by what we’ve experienced so far, Old Man Winter may have more tricks up his sleeve before this next 30+ days are up. Residents of Crane’s …Read More »


Crane’s Mill Hosted Healthy New Year Event

Crane’s Mill, a continuing care retirement community in West Caldwell, sponsored a kick-off to a healthy New Year on January 15, 2014 for residents in the West Essex area. The program featured a healthy lifestyle theme, with an emphasis on diet and exercise. …Read More »


Visit Crane’s Mill for Two Great Programs in One Fun Afternoon

Crane’s Mill hosts ‘Conductorcise’ and lecture on ‘healthy eating’ to help ring in the New Year on the right foot. Visit Crane’s mill on January 15th for a healthy—and exciting—afternoon. To RSVP, call 973-276-3070 or click here to send us an email. Conductorcise – Featuring Maestro David Dworkin As featured on The Today Show and CNN, you won’t want to miss this fun musical program! “Relieve stress, build aerobic stamina, and shed unwanted pounds, while imagining yourself leading a symphony orchestra.” In previous years, guests and Crane’s Mill residents alike have found the program to be wildly entertaining, and news …Read More »


3rd Annual Crane’s Mill Health Fair Schedule

A look at the schedule of interactive programs at this year’s Crane’s Mill Community Health Fair, taking place on Saturday, September 21st from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. In addition to all of the screenings, massage treatments, and other interactive healthy fun, we have a number of scheduled events that are sure to get you up and moving! 10:30 a.m. Sky Fitness Presents Family Fitness 11:30 a.m. Belly Dancing 12:30 p.m. Zumba …Read More »




100 Amazing Nature Photos From Crane’s Mill—Part 2

Please enjoy Part 2 of this 4-Part series showcasing the nature and beauty of Crane’s Mill in West Caldwell, New Jersey Remember to click each photo to see a larger, detailed view. (Keep an eye out for an “endangered species” in this set…) …Read More »