Life Enrichment Activities & Programs at Cypress Palms

What is so enriching at Cypress Palms? The Life Enrichment Department at Cypress Palms has designed a special calendar of events created to enhance our residents' individual and varied lifestyles. These programs have been created to provide a balance between the spiritual, social, intellectual and physical needs of our residents.

Menu of Activities & Programs

• Aquatic Exercise Classes
• Art/Painting Class – Painting classes for artists of all skill levels
• Audio Book Club
• Baking Club – Share a recipe or use ours to enjoy fresh baked goods!
• Balloon Volleyball – This active sport helps to promote self-confidence in a non-threatening competitive environment. Attend tournaments with outside communities or attend the in-house games.
• Bingo – Play for various prizes
• Card Games – Poker, Rummy, Bridge
• Catholic Communion
• Chair Massage, Hand Paraffins and other Spa Services
• Computer Classes – Learn new computer skills
• Craft Corner and Ceramics – Have fun creating beautiful crafts and ceramic items to keep or give away; no prior experience needed
• Educational Opportunities – Gain additional knowledge or learn new skills by attending various workshops or programs monthly
• Game Day – An opportunity to play classic games with others who also enjoy them (Dominoes, Cribbage, Chinese Checkers, Yahtzee, Checkers, Scrabble …)
• Host to community groups such as the Pinellas County African Violet Society and The Material Gals
• Indoor Soccer – This adaptive sport encourages team effort, exercise and lots of laughter
• Interdenominational Worship – A non-denominational worship service
• Intergenerational Drum Circle – This interactive program can improve mental clarity, raise self-esteem and confidence, tackle communication problems, relieve muscle tension and reduce stress.
• The Lunch Bunch – A lunch outing with residents and staff
• Men’s Coffee – Join other men in the building for coffee, snacks and good conversation
• Monthly Cultural Theme Dinners – A 'special' luncheon or dinner focusing on a specific culture or holiday. This program features specific foods, decorations and entertainment that coincide with the event.
• Movies and Popcorn – On the big screen TV in our auditorium
• Music Ministry
• Musical Programs – A wide variety of musical programs, including Karaoke
• New and Views – Current events class to provide in-depth information and a forum for discussion of the latest news
• Parkinson's Exercise & Support Group – Exercise specifically beneficial for those with Parkinson Disease, along with sharing information, recipes, difficulties and successes, and listening to knowledgeable guest speakers discuss Parkinson care and information
• Red Hat Society
• Resident Food Committee Meeting – Monthly
• Resident Town Hall Meeting – Monthly
• Strength Training for Seniors – Doctors and physical therapists recommend weight training as one of the best forms of physical exercise that older adults can engage in.
• Stretch and Flex
• Trivia, Crossword Puzzles, and other mentally challenging games
• Valiant Veterans Club – Monthly meetings and events for veterans
• Weekend Ice Cream Socials
• Weekly Bus Service to selected Churches and Synagogues
• Weekly Happy Hour with Entertainment
• Wheelchair Shopping – An opportunity for those wheelchair-bound residents to go grocery shopping

Special Events Include:

• Craft Fairs
• Educational outings to museums, exhibits and art institutes
• Intergenerational outings and Special Events
• Jewelry Shows
• Monthly Birthday Party – Features refreshments and live entertainment
• Monthly Farmer's Market
• Monthly Support Groups – Parkinson Disease, Arthritis, Gluten Intolerance and Alzheimer’s Disease
• Nutrition and Wellness Seminars
• Senior Olympics
• Special Programs – These programs are selected to feature specific monthly events, e.g., Oktoberfest, Mardi Gras, holidays, etc.
• Special Recognition Events – Retired Teachers Luncheon, Home State Luncheon, etc.