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Community Updates Blog: Exercise

100 Amazing Nature Photos From Crane’s Mill—Part 1

Trailkeeper Mike Mazur leads our weekly trail walking group, and his photograph collections take you through the ins and outs of our natural surroundings. Our friend Mike Mazur is not only an experienced and knowledgable trailkeeper, but also an outstanding photographer. His keen eye for spotting nature’s nuances is evident in this incredible collection of photographs he’s so graciously donated to the Crane’s Mill Courier. We’re pleased to present them here, in Part 1 of a 4-Part series featuring 100 stunning images. Enjoy, and remember to click each photo below to see a larger, detailed view. …Read More »

Crane’s Mill Residents Enjoy Active, Healthy Days with Friends While Northern New Jersey Faces Coldspell

While the Northeast copes with lows in the teens, Crane’s Mill residents enjoy highs with friends. As late January rears it’s ugly head here in Northern New Jersey, our residents’ social lives are heating up! They are staying active, healthy and engaged with one another and the friendly staff here at Crane’s Mill. This morning, our Activities Director lead a fun morning exercise class in Hinman Hall. Located in Towne Square, Hinman Hall is a short, indoor walk from every Crane’s Mill apartment, so it’s no wonder that the class was very well-attended. At 10:30, one of our friendly drivers …Read More »

Trail Keeper Mike Mazur Loans Us His Amazing Nature Photo Collection

Incredible outdoor photographs from in and around the Crane’s Mill campus in West Caldwell, New Jersey Mike Mazur is a man who is always on the move. As a nature enthusiast and Trail Keeper here at Crane’s Mill, he guides walking tours of the grounds every Friday. Since Crane’s Mill is a Certified Wildlife Habitat, each of those (approximately) 52 Fridays are filled all sorts of weather, colors, sights, sounds, wildlife and more. Luckily for us, Mr. Mazur is committed to capturing his endeavors on camera, and agreed to share a number of his amazing photographs with The Crane’s Mill Courier. Each image …Read More »

Indoor Heated Pool and Hot Tub on a Snowy Northern New Jersey Day

“Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!” That’s an easy song to sing when you’re relaxing in the hot tub or taking a morning water aerobics class in a heated, indoor pool! Yes, it’s a snowy day today here in West Caldwell, New Jersey. Yet, Crane’s Mill residents aren’t worried about shoveling snow or cleaning off their cars. In fact, we just saw a handful of residents enjoying the indoor pool! Talk about a perfect day for a swim. There are scheduled lap swims and water aerobics classes every week. Beyond that, the pool is open every day from …Read More »

Staying Fit as the Weather Becomes Frightful

Yesterday marked the first snowfall of the year here at Crane’s Mill in West Caldwell, New Jersey. Along with the beauty of the snow on the ground come a number concerns, specifically for older adults. We will cover many of these as the weather continues to grow colder, but for today, let’s focus on a fun escape from the snow: the Crane’s Mill “Horseneck Gym.” Pictured here, and situated in Towne Square next to the heated indoor swimming pool, the gym is a popular destination for residents looking to stay fit, healthy and active. All of the equipment is geared …Read More »

2nd Annual Community Health Fair—Over 100 Guests Enjoyed a Day of Health Fun at Crane’s Mill

On Saturday, September 15th, over 100 guests along with Crane’s Mill residents and staff members enjoyed a day filled with fun, exercise and health screenings at the 2nd Annual Crane’s Mill Community Health Fair. Three top area hospitals (HUMC Mountainside, Morristown Medical Center and Saint Barnabas) provided a variety of different screenings to make sure our guests stay on top of their health and wellness. Other experts in attenendence included area Chriopracto Dr. Marco Ferrucci, Freedom Home Healthcare, LifeChoice Hospice, and vision & hearing specialist Dr. David Gurian. Below are just a few of the many wonderful images from the …Read More »

More Details on the Crane’s Mill Health Fair

We have some exciting new details about our upcoming community health fair. The event takes place Saturday, September 15th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. There will be fun, interactive sessions all day long. At 11:00 am, there will be a very special interactive Zumba class. Guests are invited to join in the fun and try out this exciting exercise routine. So, what exactly is “Zumba” you ask? Zumba is an aerobic workout based on Colombian dance moves. Recently, its popularity has grown as more people are finding it a way to both stay in shape and bring a smile …Read More »

Beating the Heat: Staying Cool on a Hot Summer Day

Temperatures today and tomorrow are expected to reach the upper 90s, and wouldn’t you know, a glance at the calendar confirms that today is the first official day of summer. It’s going to be dangerously hot out there, so our friends at The Jersey Tomato Press have shared some useful tips on avoiding heat stroke and heat exhaustion. How do Crane’s Mill residents beat the heat? Some residents are known for their early morning outdoor exercises. Today, more residents smartly gravitated toward the daily morning indoor exercise class. Offered every day of the week, morning exercise includes resident favorites such as …Read More »

Activities Abound at Crane’s Mill

Crane’s Mill residents can lead an active, healthy lifestyle with a small city’s worth of physical, cultural and spiritual programs just steps from their front door. Each month, the Millstream newsletter features a full calendar of events for residents to enjoy. In May, there are over 175 activities at the Essex County retirement community. Some of the daily activities include morning stretch, lap swim, water aerobics, Pilates, needlework, book club, bible study, bridge, Mah Jong and bingo. Many of the programs take place in Towne Square, the central spot for dining, exercise, music, meetings and more. Connected to every apartment …Read More »

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