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Community Updates Blog: Winter


Horse & Buggy Holiday Cheer at Crane’s Mill

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 »


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 »


Greenhouse Grandeur at Crane’s Mill

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 »


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 »