The Bristal understands the important role that staying socially active plays in keeping ourselves happy and engaged – we all feel better when we make time to have fun! Our team of recreation professionals are continuously seeking new and innovative way to help residents stay active – especially given the current environment. From delivering the supplies for painting projects to themed dance parties (socially distanced, of course), there is an activity for everyone. When there’s a will, there’s a way, and we are certainly finding that way! Here are just a few of the ways we’re staying active:
Here at The Bristal, each and every day we learn from our residents through their stories, experiences and the invaluable advice they share. We are so grateful for the lessons they teach us everyday, and now we want to share some of their words of wisdom with you! #mondaymotivation #thebristalassistedliving #wayne #stayingactive
Last week, Lake Grove residents had a blast celebrating Oktoberfest. We had a fun game of trivia, took a virtual tour through Germany, and especially enjoyed listening to stories from resident Eb, who happens to be from Germany, too! Of course, Oktoberfest isn't complete without an authentic Bavarian feast — these soft pretzels with hot cheese and German beers were delicious! #thebristalassistedliving #stayingactive #lakegrove
Today marks 70 years since the show I Love Lucy starring Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz first aired on TV. To mark the occasion, residents from The Bristal at East Northport wanted to re-enact the iconic chocolate factory scene, from the "Job Switching" episode. They did a great job and gave us a good laugh! 📺🍫 #thebristalassistedliving #stayingactive #eastnorthport
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. To show support, the staff and residents of The Bristal at East Northport RISE together to increase awareness of the disease. 💗 #thebristalassistedliving #stayingactive #eastnorthport
🍂We couldn't think of a better way to welcome the Autumn season than with an art and aromatherapy class. Residents of The Bristal at Jericho enjoyed this fall-themed activity — just look at these beautifully, created apple-cinnamon scented sachets. #thebristalassistedliving #stayingactive #jericho
Happy 100th Birthday to East Meadow resident, Ada Sperling. She enjoys attending a morning exercise class daily and is always in the front row when we have live music and entertainment. Alongside her family and friends, she was presented with a proclamation from Nassau County Executive, Laura Curran, followed by a social with cake and refreshments to celebrate this wonderful occasion! #thebristalassistedliving #stayingactive #eastmeadow
On World Teachers' Day, we are proud to highlight the hard work, achievements and dedication of all educators. We interviewed a few residents of The Bristal at Somerset who were teachers, and here's what they said they enjoyed most about being a teacher. #WorldTeachersDay ⠀
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Joan C. was a Kindergarten teacher for 26 years. She said, "I loved being a teacher. The children came in as babies and left as students. They learned to follow school rules and I taught them how to be people." ⠀
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Ann P. was an Associate Professor of Sociology at Rutgers University. "I enjoyed certain topics we covered with the students," she said.⠀
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Dean S. was a Professor of Business at Bergen Community College for 12 years and he told us he loved interacting with his students. #thebristalassistedliving #stayingactive #somerset #worldteachersday
It's National Do Something Nice Day and we are happily shining a spotlight on Joe Anfuso, a resident at The Bristal at Massapequa.⠀
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From offering his assistance to staff in helping hang signs, carrying lunch bags for bus trips and happily reporting to our maintenance director about the progress of our front garden, it is obvious Joe cares about helping others within the community. These are just a few examples of Joe's small acts of kindness — he is what makes The Bristal so unique. Thank you, Joe for always lending a helping hand and for all that you do. Your contagious personality and care does not go unnoticed! #thebristalassistedliving #stayingactive #massapequa #nationaldosomethingniceday
It's the start of Active Aging Week and it's also National Golf Lover’s Day! Here at The Bristal Assisted Living, we encourage residents, today and everyday, to celebrate aging and promote the benefits of active living at any age. #thebristalassistedliving #stayingactive #eastnorthport
It's National Hair Day! And we know that our residents are always looking forward to their weekly visits to the salon, so we love when they share fabulous photos like this one with us! #thebristalassistedliving #stayingactive #eastnorthport
The Men's Club of The Bristal at Massapequa have been hard at work. They just finished an exciting new project - building tabletop cornhole boards! Special thanks to our Director of Maintenance Bill DeRosa for helping us make this possible! #thebristalassistedliving #stayingactive #massapequa
Here at The Bristal, each and every day we learn from our residents through their stories, experiences and the invaluable advice they share. We are so grateful for the lessons they teach us everyday, and now we want to share some of their words of wisdom with you! #mondaymotivation #thebristalassistedliving #waldwick #stayingactive
The Bristal celebrated #NationalAssistedLivingWeek with a variety of activities that emphasized this year's theme -- Compassion, Community, and Caring. Residents shared thank you notes with team members, painted "love" rocks to encourage one another, and enjoyed spending time together. We are truly grateful for the amazing individuals -- residents and team members -- who make The Bristal such an amazing place!⠀
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#thebristalassistedliving #thebristal #stayingactive #assistedliving #assistedlivingweek #armonk #massapequa #compassion #community #caring #seniorlivingcommunity #seniorliving #seniorcare
As summer officially comes to an end, we look back on all the wonderful memories made this season. Until next year, Aloha! #thebristalassistedliving #stayingactive #northwoodmere #jericho #gardencity #massapequa
We are wrapping up our celebration on National Assisted Living Week with a focus on caring. We are proud to shine a spotlight on Andrea, a Resident Services Aide at The Bristal at Englewood and Marty, a resident at The Bristal at Wayne. Andrea feels being a caregiver is a rewarding experience. She is truly passionate about making sure residents are always satisfied and happy. Marty, a talented musician, plays the piano every Sunday evening for his fellow residents. He loves taking requests and making everyone in the community smile. #NALW #NationalAssistedLivingWeek #TheBristalAssistedLiving #StayingActive #OutstandingIndividuals
As we continue to celebrate National Assisted Living Week, today we are focusing on community.
We are proud to highlight Betty, a resident at The Bristal at Lynbrook and Ruth, a member of our dining services team at The Bristal at Waldwick. Betty is the leader of a monthly discussion group called "Betty's Blog." Each month she chooses a topic, interviews residents, and prepares talking points to help guide the conversation. Ruth contributes in numerous ways to the Waldwick community. In addition to always making our residents happy, she donates supplies and shares her crafting talents — like handmade tie-dye tissue paper flowers that she hand-delivered on Mother's Day. #NALW #NationalAssistedLivingWeek #TheBristalAssistedLiving #StayingActive #OutstandingIndividuals
We are continuing to celebrate National Assisted Living Week. Today, we are focusing on compassion and we are proud to highlight Beulah, a resident at The Bristal at Jericho and Angela, a Recreation Assistant at The Bristal at Englewood.
Beulah “Bea” has a heart for new residents and a desire to make sure everyone feels like they belong. She is a member of the ‘Welcoming Committee’ and a friendly face that helps new residents feel at ease. Angela, also known as Angie, finds working with residents who have memory loss an extremely rewarding experience. Her passion is developing activities that are enriching and engaging for residents. #NALW #NationalAssistedLivingWeek #TheBristalAssistedLiving #StayingActive #OutstandingIndividuals
It’s officially National Assisted Living Week! Each year in September, we celebrate National Assisted Living Week, giving us the opportunity to recognize the hard work and dedication of our team members, as well as highlight how assisted living enriches the lives of residents and their families. This year’s theme – Compassion, Community, Caring – couldn’t be more fitting. We are proud to highlight some of our residents and team members who make each community of The Bristal a truly special place to be. #NALW #NationalAssistedLivingWeek #TheBristalAssistedLiving #StayingActive #OutstandingIndividuals
Bonjour from The Bristal at Englewood. Residents enjoyed a delicious Parisian-themed dinner in our Bistro Grille. Dishes included French Onion Soup, Coq Au Vin, Crème Brûlée and much more. Residents gave the meal five stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #thebristalassistedliving #stayingactive #englewood
The Bristal at Waldwick had a butterfly release event - after watching our eight little painted ladies go through all the stages of metamorphosis, it was time to set them free. We named every one of them - Champagne, Paris, and Misty just to name a few. To celebrate the occasion, we even made homemade butterfly sugar cookies, cupcakes and lollipops! 🦋 #thebristalassistedliving #stayingactive #waldwick
Here's a look back on how our residents at Woodcliff Lake celebrated Senior Citizens Day — standing tall and proud on their very own red carpet. Aren't their smiles just contagious?! #thebristalassistedliving #stayingactive #woodclifflake
The residents at The Bristal at Woodcliff Lake are holding onto every last bit of summer. Good food, music, and great company made #NationalBeachDay a blast! 🏖️ #thebristalassistedliving #stayingactive #woodclifflake
Here at The Bristal, each and every day we are learning from our residents through their stories, experiences and the invaluable advice they share. We are so grateful for the lessons they teach us everyday, and now we want to share them with you. #thebristalassistedliving #wayne #stayingactive #mondaymotivation
Yesterday was a special day at The Bristal at Lake Grove. The team hosted a beautiful vow renewal ceremony for residents, Dr. Mario and Louise Mangieri in honor of their 65th wedding anniversary. The ceremony was officiated by Nick Montanino, who's not only an ordained minister, but is also The Bristal at Lake Grove's bus driver! Joined by their family and fellow residents, the Mario and Louise were thrilled to recreate their special day. Congratulations to the happy couple! #thebristalassistedliving #stayingactive #lakegrove
Reflections residents from West Babylon spent their morning at Babylon Town Hall Park taking in the beautiful views of the lake! #thebristalassistedliving #stayingactive #westbabylon
In commemoration of World Photography Day that was on August 19th, we are shining a spotlight on Jericho resident, Artie Peck. He has had a passion for taking photos for many years. In fact, he purchased his first camera, a Kodak Retina, while serving in the Air Force. His love for photography has continued to grow over the years and he still enjoys editing photos on his computer in his apartment at The Bristal! 📸 #thebristalassistedliving #stayingactive #jericho
On National Couples Day, we are shining a spotlight on two of our very own residents at The Bristal at Massapequa - Frank and Grace Vasata. They have been married for 65 years and said their secret to a long, happy marriage is that they have traveled the world together — Africa, India and Australia just to name a few places. ❤️ #thebristalassistedliving #stayingactive #massapequa
🌮 Happy Taco Tuesday from the Bistro Grille in Englewood. This menu consisted of tacos done three ways: grilled steak, shredded chicken, and spicy roasted butternut squash. We enjoyed every bite! #thebristalassistedliving #stayingactive #englewood
It's National Tell a Joke Day. Thanks to resident Mario V. from Lake Success for giving us a good giggle! 🤣 #thebristalassistedliving #stayingactive #lakesuccess
