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Community Updates Blog: Heartwood Cafe

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 »


Crane’s Mill Residents Head to the Polls on Election Day

This year’s Election Day is proving to be a tough one for some New Jersey residents still recovering from the effects of Hurricane Sandy. Luckily, Crane’s Mill residents are able to get to the polling places with ease thanks to the community’s van and car service. At Crane’s Mill, transportation is always included, and election day is no exception. In fact, the Crane’s Mill buses are heading to the polls at four different times throughout the day—a convenient point for those taking advantage of other amenities such as the 10:00 a.m. morning lap swim or having lunch with friends at …Read More »


What’s for Lunch Today at The Heartwood Cafe – August 14th

We wouldn’t dare call ourselves Northern New Jersey’s Premier Retirement Community without offering truly delicious and healthy options for each meal of the day. This author is perusing the weekly Crane’s Mill menu offerings and can honestly say they are mouth-watering. (Confession: Like most staff members, I eat lunch here every day and consider myself absolutely spoiled to have such great food available steps from my office door. Truly, the food at Crane’s Mill is on par with top restaurants. Send us an email to arrange a date for lunch—you won’t be disappointed!) Every day The Heartwood offers made-to-order deli …Read More »


Crane’s Mill Farmers Market: Bringing Fresh Fruit & Veggies to Your Front Door

We love going to the farmers market—you can always count on getting the freshest fruits and vegetables. But what if the farmers market came to you? Sound too good to be true? Every Wednesday, Crane’s Mill residents enjoy that very privilege. Right in Towne Square, our outstanding dining services team has arranged to have a selection of newly picked produce for our residents to peruse. There’s fresh corn, bright blueberries, succulent strawberries, whole watermelons…take a look at today’s selection for yourself! …Read More »


What’s for Lunch Today at the Heartwood Cafe?

Every day The Heartwood offers made-to-order deli sandwiches with delicious homemade potato chips, a scrumptious salad bar, pizza straight from the oven and a grill station featuring hot sandwiches, hamburgers, chicken, fish, veggies and more! Plus, there are daily specials that take advantage of fresh, seasonal ingredients. Here’s what’s on the board for today, June 19th, 2012: Cream of Mushroom Soup Beef Pot Pie Baked Haddock Broccoli Sautéed Peppers & Onions Potato Wedges Hush Puppies Oatmeal Cookies (regular & no sugar added) Don’t forget the full dessert bar, loaded with treats including brownies, ice cream, cakes, pies and the most …Read More »


Let’s do Lunch at the Heartwood Cafe

The Heartwood Café, located in Towne Square at Crane’s Mill, is the community’s brand-new casual dining venue. Opened in Fall 2011, The Heartwood represents a taste of the community’s commitment to delicious, nutritious cuisine with a focus on exceptional flavor and world-class service. Today, we’ll take a look at what’s for lunch. Every day The Heartwood offers made-to-order deli sandwiches with delicious homemade potato chips, a scrumptious salad bar, pizza straight from the oven and a grill station featuring hot sandwiches, hamburgers, chicken, fish, veggies and more! Plus, there are daily specials that take advantage of fresh, seasonal ingredients. Here’s …Read More »