Interests and Activities at The Lodge at White Bear
Local Beauty Care
The convenience of The Lodge at White Bear’s on-site beauty salon and barber means all you have to do is walk in to get your hair and nails done. Of course, appointments are available. Outside visitors also come for beauty appointments at The Lodge at White Bear to see our popular stylist on-site.
Fitness Classes
The Lodge at White Bear residents enjoy a variety of health and fitness activities, from weekly group exercise classes to anytime access to on-site fitness equipment. We have a physical therapist and occupational therapist onsite as well.
Nutritious Dining for Seniors
Enjoy restaurant-style dining served with courtesy and caring by our staff who know you. Chef-prepared meals are served every day in The Lodge at White Bear’s dining room. Sit with friends or invite your family for a special occasion in our private dining room. Each meal is designed to meet the unique nutritional needs of community members.
Our chef hosts resident roundtables twice a month where you can offer feedback and talk recipes and favorites. He keeps mealtime exciting and varied with a minimum of 10 menu choices for every meal.
Local Area Activities
There’s so much to explore in the White Bear Lake area and The Lodge at White Bear makes sure that residents experience as much as possible. Regular outings to favorite restaurants, local events, and more introduce residents to all their neighborhood has to offer and connect them to the surrounding community.
Social Activities for Seniors
The Lodge at White Bear’s comprehensive calendar is packed with both recurring activities and special events. The variety of available activities is meant to enrich the whole person by stimulating physical, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, creative, social or vocational wellness.
We have many popular activities, but residents' current favorite is the weekly bowling game with a month-end tournament. A little friendly competition is always appreciated around these parts.
Pet Friendly
Furry friends are welcomed as residents at The Lodge at White Bear. We understand how important the companionship and bond that seniors share with their pets. We’re delighted to have cats, dogs, birds, and even bunnies as part of our community.
Regular visits from therapy animals including birds, llamas, and dogs always brighten residents' day. Our one-legged duck also brings plenty of smiles to faces.
Community Technology
The Lodge at White Bear is equipped with WiFi access to help you stay connected throughout common areas. You can use community desktop computers to stay up to date, or you can connect your personal devices to the WiFi.
Residents have access to use the community Wii or the reader machine to assist in reading small print. We also have virtual reality headsets and equipment.
Independent Senior Travel
The exclusive Travel & Stay program offers residents exciting opportunities to travel around the country, with free stays of up to seven days at any of Holiday Retirement’s more than 260 communities. Three chef-prepared meals are included with each trip. Visit all 43 states or just choose a favorite new location or two.
From your new home you can also travel to destinations throughout the world with the Travel Adventure Program, which features educational activities, cooking demos, entertainment, and food specific to the chosen destination. Reserve your seat for the next destination!
Volunteer Opportunities
We have empowered residents to become resident ambassadors. These individuals have often lived in the community for quite some time and enjoy helping new residents get acclimated to senior living. They encourage new residents to take their time settling in and them feel comfortable in their new home.