Our Stories

One Year Later: In Person Book Groups and Movie Screening Fosters Re-Connection

Roughly one year after shut down nearly the entire Capitol Lakes campus was vaccinated making in person events once again possible.

'Step Into Spring' Walking Challenge Promotes Health and Wellness

'Step Into Spring' challenges Capitol Lakes residents to walk 1 mile or 30 minutes at least three times a week.

Work Your Weights: Staying Strong

When the Wellness Center had to close in late 2020 our residents stayed strong in the face of adversity.

Building Community: A 45 Year History

Your Foundation was proud to provide the funding to print the 45th Anniversary edition of the Center Post.

Virtual Book Discussion Groups: A Great Way to Connect!

Together, we are enhancing the living experience for all residents during the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond.

Cycling without Age Offers Respite from Isolation

Capitol Lakes' Cycling without Age program offers mobility and freedom especially during this unprecedented time of social isolation.

What YOU Made Possible in 2020

Watch this short video to see what you made possible across our campus and community in 2020.

Resident Activity Packages Exercise the Body and Mind

During this challenging time, we are working to ensure that our residents have access to engaging activities that exercise the body & mind.

Therapeutic Drumming Connects our Campus

“Drumming therapy – perhaps more than any other program on campus – brings people together."

Serving Up Fun: Ping Pong Comes to Capitol Lakes!

When several residents requested a ping pong table we knew this could be one of those chances to do something special.

Moving Forward One Step at a Time

Capitol Lakes continues to move our residents – and their health – forward each and every day.

Cycling without Age: It’s more than a feeling of freedom!

A rickshaw is a way to give residents across our campus an increased sense of mobility and freedom.

Music Therapy: Enhancing Quality of Life for Memory Care Residents

“The residents were in a happier mood after the music therapy group....The benefits carried over into dinner."

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