We had a wonderful day for our annual Horse & Buggy Holiday Cheer celebration! Here are some photos from the day including a visit from a very special guest…enjoy! Don’t miss our next exciting event—sign up for the Crane’s Mill Monthly E-newsletter on our home page or call us at 973-276-3001 for more information on how you can join the fun. …Read More
Crane’s Mill residents and guests are teeming with excitement over the upcoming annual Horse & Buggy Holiday Cheer event! By invitation only, the event will include hot cocoa and holiday treats by the fire in Towne Square, which will be decked out for this festive season (truly, the decorations are amazing, they must be seen to be believed!). Outside, guests will take a tour of our 48-acre campus in a lovely horse-drawn carriage! The event is coming up on December 5th at 2:00 p.m., and we have a limited number of spots remaining. If you would like to attend this …Read More
It really is hard to believe that the warm weather months are gone, the leaves are falling and winter is on its way. The changing weather brings to mind one of our favorite resident-run programs: the Crane’s Mill greenhouse. Located in Towne Square just across from the library, the Crane’s Mill greenhouse holds a colorful collection of our residents’ plants and flowers so they can stay in top form all year long. You can click here to take a look at photos from our greenhouse. If you would like to come visit us in person, we would love to to see you. …Read More
Power, Warmth and Good Conversation Make Crane’s Mill a ‘Post-Sandy’ Haven Over the past few days, many in Northern New Jersey have been without power. As temperatures have dropped, the fireplaces in Towne Square have seen many pairs of feet snuggling nearby for warmth. In fact, Towne Square at Crane’s Mill is quickly becoming a meeting place for friends and family members of our residents and staff seeking heat, electricity and of course, friendly conversation and a few laughs. The heat is on, the lights are shining and the good times are rolling. Nearby family members and friends have taken some …Read More
World-class service, fine dining and resort-style amenities are what Crane’s Mill is known for providing. But it’s when times are tough when the community’s spirit shines the brightest. Over the past day and a half, our area was hit hard by what many are calling a superstorm, monster storm or even “Frankenstorm.” Describe her as you will, “Sandy” surely wreaked havoc, and our hearts go out to our friends and loved ones affected by the storm. At Crane’s Mill, the scene was unsurprisingly one of caring, compassion and more than a little bit of fun. Staff members from all areas …Read More
At Crane’s Mill, residents have the fun ability to choose from a number of different dining options thanks to having a flexible meal plan. Their newest option? An exclusive fine dining restaurant named for the community’s address: 4 Five 9. Open two evenings per week by reservation only, this new eatery offers residents the allure of a truly upscale restaurant experience right on the Crane’s Mill campus. In fact, you don’t even need to go outside to eat at 4 Five 9—it’s located in Towne Square, which is connected to every single Crane’s Mill apartment. So, what’s on the menu …Read More
Today is a day to celebrate: it’s the 14th anniversary of the opening of Crane’s Mill Continuing Care Retirement Community! Located in West Caldwell, New Jersey, Crane’s Mill provides a luxury independent retirement experience with the added security and peace of mind of additional care just steps from a resident’s front door. Towne Square, the community’s central location for dining, activities and more, is teeming with excitement this morning as our staff prepares for the anniversary festivities. On the agenda is a late afternoon cocktail party followed by a very special anniversary dinner. Tonight’s menu includes beef filet, whole lobster …Read More
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
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
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