The September issue from Gardens on Quail highlights hands-on projects, garden visits, live music, and a week celebrating residents and staff. Here is a look at the activities featured in the September newsletter for AL/IL and Memory Care.
September at a glance
- Card making and scrapbooking were listed for September 7, 21, and 28 in Town Center.
- Yarn & Yak brought knitting, crochet, and weaving to the September lineup.
- Bead & Banter offered handmade jewelry projects on Saturdays.
- September outings included Rose Roots Garden, Golden Gate Canyon, and the Brass Armadillo.
- A September 29 lunch at Randi's Pizza was specifically listed for Memory Care.
- The newsletter marked National Assisted Living Week with the theme "Shining Through the Years."
- Friday Happy Hours featured live music, with a football-themed tailgate party listed for September 25.
Creative projects in Town Center
The September newsletter featured several ways to make something by hand, from cards and scrapbooks to yarn projects and jewelry. The sessions were listed for Town Center:
- Card Making & Scrapbooking: September 7, 21, and 28 at 3:15 PM.
- Yarn & Yak: September 3, 10, and 24 at 1:30 PM, with knitting, crochet, and weaving.
- Bead & Banter: Saturdays at 1:30 PM, featuring make-and-take handmade jewelry.
Garden visits, scenic drives, and lunch outings
The September outing list combined gardens, mountain scenery, restaurant visits, and antiquing. The issue listed these destinations and departure times:
- September 2 at 1:00 PM: Rose Roots Garden.
- September 16 at 1:00 PM: a scenic drive through Golden Gate Canyon.
- September 23 at 11:30 AM: lunch at Old Spaghetti Factory.
- September 29 at 11:30 AM: lunch at Randi's Pizza, designated for Memory Care.
- September 30 at 1:30 PM: antiquing at the Brass Armadillo.
Only the Randi's Pizza outing was explicitly labeled Memory Care in the newsletter. The other outings were listed in the shared AL/IL and MC issue without a separate care-setting designation.
Celebrating National Assisted Living Week
Gardens on Quail's September issue listed September 13-19 for its "Shining Through the Years" celebration. The newsletter described a week recognizing residents and staff, with these dress-up themes:
- September 14: Favorite Character Day.
- September 15: Tacky Tourist Day.
- September 16: Wacky Sock Day.
- September 17: Mismatch Day.
- September 18: Decades Day.
Friday music and community gatherings
Friday Happy Hours were listed at 3:00 PM, with refreshments and live performances. The September music lineup included:
- September 4: Mark Fossey, guitar and vocals.
- September 11: Dino Cuneo, drums and vocals.
- September 18: Rick & Charlie, guitar, drums, and vocals.
The issue also listed a chili cook-off for September 22 at 1:30 PM in Town Center. A football-themed tailgate party was planned for September 25 from 2:00-4:00 PM in Town Center, with games, food, and drinks.
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These highlights belong to the September 2026 issue. For today's programming, explore the activities page or contact the Gardens on Quail team.
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