A Curated Calendar for Active & Engaged Living
Our community’s calendar is thoughtfully curated to align with our commitment to maintenance-free living, ensuring a diverse menu of activities that truly cater to every resident’s interests and abilities.
From engaging arts and crafts sessions to guided walking tours and lively group discussions, there is always something rewarding happening here at Bentley Commons. We emphasize an inviting and inclusive atmosphere where every resident feels encouraged to participate, fostering meaningful connections and a deep sense of community.
Explore our calendar below and discover how much fun and fulfillment you can find in our vibrant Lynchburg community.
What We’re Up To
Community Events Calendar
Our Assisted Living & Rose Lane Community Events
Planning an Enriching Life
Rose Lane Community Programs
Physical
Our physical programs in Rose Lane are designed to gently maintain and enhance functional ability and muscle strength.
These careful activities work to reduce pain and stiffness, ensuring residents retain optimal mobility for daily tasks. We offer a minimum of 14 programs per week (2 per day), featuring engaging events like seated bowling, mini golf, toss across, and gentle stretching.
Spiritual
Our spiritual programs foster a sense of inner peace, well-being, and help residents find comfort and purpose in their lives.
We offer 4 programs per week, which include opportunities for attending Mass services, joining prayer groups, and participating in meditation. Residents can also enjoy calming activities like bird watching, singing hymns, and welcoming friendly animal visits.
Social
The social events and activities in Rose Lane are designed to foster strong connections and lasting friendships among residents. We emphasize the vital importance of community and belonging to reduce isolation and lift spirits.
We offer 7 programs per week, including enjoyable outings, structured card games, engaging themed events, afternoon snack times, and lively mix and mingle sessions.
Intellectual
These activities are carefully designed to stimulate the mind and promote cognitive engagement through enjoyable, lifelong learning opportunities.
We provide 7 programs per week, featuring popular activities such as daily trivia, thought-provoking “food for thought” discussions, collaborative crosswords, friendly spelling bees, and visual travelogs exploring different parts of the world.
Emotional
Our emotional programs provide residents with supportive outlets to manage stress, comfortably express feelings, and foster healthy, supportive relationships with peers and staff.
We offer 7 programs per week, including relaxing activities like manicures, uplifting sing-alongs, comforting pet therapy, engaging musical entertainment, short story readings, journaling, and enjoyable reminiscing sessions.
Purposeful
Our purposeful activities are specifically designed to give residents a sense of accomplishment and the positive feeling of having made an impact on their world.
We offer 4 programs per week, focusing on engaging and meaningful activities such as creating beautiful crafts for art shows and participating in our baking club. We also run a “good deeds club” that contributes positively both within the community and to outside organizations.
Assisted Living Community Programs
Physical
The physical programs available to assisted living residents are designed to help reduce pain and stiffness while actively working to maintain or improve mobility, muscle strength, and functional ability.
We offer a robust 14 programs per week (2 per day minimum), featuring dynamic events such as seated bowling, mini golf, toss across, sit and stretch classes, chair yoga, and a community walking club.
Spiritual
Our spiritual programs are offered to foster a deep sense of well-being and help assisted living residents find peace and purpose in their lives.
We offer 3 programs per week, including options like televised and in-person worship services, organized prayer groups, rosary groups, and meditation groups. We also invite local pastors, priests, or rabbis to conduct services for residents.
Social
The social events and activities planned for assisted living residents are crucial for fostering connections and friendships, emphasizing the importance of community and belonging.
We offer 7 programs per week, including fun activities such as structured card games, engaging community outings, seasonally themed events, lively tea parties, and social hours featuring appetizers and conversation.
Intellectual
Our intellectual activities and programs are designed to stimulate the mind and promote lifelong learning in a fun, collaborative atmosphere.
We provide 7 programs per week, featuring popular group games like Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune, engaging trivia during social hour, “finish lines” games, poetry read-alouds, crosswords, and thought-provoking food for thought discussions.
Emotional
Our emotional and sensory activities are specifically designed to help assisted living residents manage stress, express emotions, and foster good health and positive relationships.
We offer 7 programs per week, including activities like relaxing manicures, hand massages, therapeutic sing-a-longs, pet therapy, and cooking workshops, plus delightful musical entertainment to enrich our residents’ emotional and sensory experiences.
Purposeful
Our purposeful programs can instill a sense of accomplishment and enable residents to contribute positively to the world around them.
We offer 2 programs per week, including events like crafts, our popular baking club, and the “good deeds club.” Projects involve writing positive messages for residents, making pet snacks for local shelters, organizing coat drives, creating flannel tie blankets, and knitting hats and mittens for homeless shelters.
Experience the Bentley Commons Approach
We invite you to schedule a tour today to truly experience the warmth and activity of the Bentley Commons at Lynchburg community.
Our advisors are available to walk you through our calendar, detail our services and amenities, and help you envision a life filled with connection and purpose.
Which Lifestyle Is Right for You?
Independent Living
Independent living is ideal for those who want all the control and options of living independently with the distinct advantages of a vibrant senior living community.
Assisted Living
Assisted living provides a safe, comfortable environment for anyone who needs assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as dressing, bathing, or mobility.
Respite Care
Short-term respite care residents receive the same access to amenities, 24/7 care, and chef-prepared meals as our permanent residents, ensuring a smooth transition and rapid healing.
Everyone Is Welcome Here
See the Difference Our Home Makes
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