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Community Updates Blog: Fun

The Millstream—The Crane’s Mill Resident Newsletter and Activities Calendar

Breaking News: The Millstream is now on the www.www.cranesmill.org! We’re excited to announce that the Millstream, our resident-published monthly newsletter, is now available to view on our website. Each month, we’ll share our full resident activities calendar along with a selection of articles written by Crane’s Mill residents about our lovely community. Want to receive the Millstream yourself? Join the Mill Club! As a member, you’ll receive a printed copy of the Millstream. Members also have access to many activities and trips that are usually exclusive to Crane’s Mill residents. Plus monthly dinners, access to select services & amenities, special events and …Read More »

AAA Carfit at Crane’s Mill Photo Gallery

View these wonderful photos from another fun event at Crane’s Mill in West Caldwell, New Jersey Representatives from AAA, AARP, Seton Hall University and Crane’s Mill came together on the Crane’s Mill campus to help our residents stay safe on the road. You can click here to learn more about the program. Below are some fun images from the event—do you recognize any of your friends? …Read More »

The Healing Power of Laughter Comes to Crane’s Mill—and You’re Invited!

They say laughter is the best medicine—experience it for yourself at this fun event at Crane’s Mill! Please join us on Friday, May 17th at 2:00 p.m. for an afternoon program focused on the ‘healing power of laughter.’ Presented by the multi-talented Ron Owens, a Crane’s Mill resident favorite, the program promises to provide lots of inspiration and fun. All are welcome, but advance RSVP is required as we have limited space available. Please call 973-276-3070 or click here to send us an email. …Read More »

Celebrating April Birthdays in Style

Celebrating 16 birthdays on this special day At Crane’s Mill, 16 independent living residents are celebrating their birthdays in April! From the Crane’s Mill Courier, we would like to wish each of them a very happy birthday! Today is a special day at Crane’s Mill—every month, there is one designated ‘Birthday Night’ during which all Crane’s Mill residents are invited to come together to celebrate those born in that month. Tonight, we are going to celebrate the April babies in style with delicious birthday cake, treats, coffee and more. Perhaps that’s part of the beauty of living in a smaller …Read More »

Today is International Fun at Work Day

Residents and staff alike enjoy fun times at Crane’s Mill in West Caldwell, NJ According to potentially dubious internet sources, April 1st is International Fun at Work Day! We can say with full confidence that we have never heard of this holiday until now … but we can also say with that very same amount of confidence that, suspect or not, we are happy to celebrate! The day is meant to add a little fun to the workplace, and that got us thinking—we are very lucky to work here at Crane’s Mill because we have fun just about every day! …Read More »

A Look at the First Ever Crane’s Mill Easter Egg Hunt

Area kids of all ages hopped to Towne Square on Saturday in search of candy, cupcakes and photos with the Easter Bunny On Saturday, March 23rd, area children, their families and Crane’s Mill residents took to Towne Square to seek out dozens of hidden treasures at the community’s first ever Easter Egg Hunt! The hidden eggs were stuffed with all sorts of sweet treats. Plus, 10 very lucky youngsters found chocolate coins redeemable for giant chocolate bunnies! Once the searching was done, there was a yummy display of cupcakes and other goodies for all to enjoy. Residents and their grandchildren …Read More »

Residents Head to NJPAC to Enjoy the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra

Crane’s Mill residents are on their way to take in the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra…how are you spending your Thursday afternoon? Just another ho-hum Thursday afternoon in West Caldwell … or is it? A number of residents are boarding a luxury coach to nearby Newark to enjoy the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. Not a bad way to escape this cold, grey second day of Spring! Those residents staying put are hardly sitting still. At 1:00, there’s afternoon dancing in Hinman Hall. Then, we’ll see the symphony-goers return to meet up with their two-stepping …Read More »

March Activities Overview: Plenty of Fun Things to do for Crane’s Mill Residents

Senior Activities, Outings and More Highlight the March Resident Calendar In the beginning of each month, residents flock to their mailboxes in Towne Square to pick up their copy of the Millstream, the resident-published Crane’s Mill newsletter. Each issue includes a number of fun articles from residents and staff. The most popular section is the monthly calendar from our Activities Director, which provides a rundown of the month’s goings-on. This month’s special listings include Cooking Demonstrations, Live Jazz Performances, Art Exhibits and Historical Programs. Plus, there are all the “usual” daily activities including exercise classes, Bridge, Mah Johng, religious programs, …Read More »

Happy Purim!

Crane’s Mill residents prepare to celebrate this festive Jewish holiday We write a lot about how great it is to live at Crane’s Mill. What we don’t often mention is just how great it is to work at Crane’s Mill. A huge reason why we’re so lucky to work here is that we have a wide array of residents from different backgrounds, and they’re usually eager to share a story or two about their families, youth, careers or traditions. This afternoon served as a wonderful example. After a day of hosting over 100 people for our Heart Healthy event, we stepped …Read More »

Awards Season—Who are Your Oscar Faves?

It’s cold outside here in New Jersey, but award season is heating up! It’s award season, and with the 85th Academy Awards just around the corner, we thought it would be fun to take a look back at the 35th Academy Awards. Do you remember 1963’s class of films and actors? 50 years later, one can reminisce and enjoy that these winners have stood the test of time. Lawrence of Arabia was the year’s big winner, taking home 7 Oscars including Best Picture and Best Director David Lean. Other top winners included Anne Bancroft and Patty Duke for Best Actress and …Read More »

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