Interests and Activities at Parkview in Allen
Local Beauty Care
The convenience of Parkview in Allen'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 come for beauty appointments at Parkview in Allen to see the very popular stylist.
Fitness Classes
Parkview in Allen residents enjoy a variety of health and fitness activities, from weekly group exercise classes and a walking club to anytime access to onsite fitness equipment. We also have a physical therapist on-site.
Nutritious Dining for Seniors
Enjoy restaurant-style dining served by courteous staff. Chef-prepared meals are served every day in Parkview in Allen'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 award-winning chef is a Certified Executive Chef (CED), Certified Dietary Manager (CDM), and a Certified Food Manager (CFM). He hosts a monthly roundtable and prides himself on never saying "no." Residents love all his dishes, but swoon for his meatloaf and Parkview Millionaire Pie.
Local Area Activities
There’s so much to explore in the Allen area and Parkview in Allen 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.
Complimentary transportation provides residents with easy access to a variety of local activities, events and attractions, including a monthly “Lunch Bunch” outing to resident-selected restaurants, as well as field trips to casinos, movies, and other resident favorites.
Social Activities for Seniors
Parkview in Allen'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.
Residents plant vegetables in the community garden, which often find their way into our chef's creations. Favorite pastimes include bean-bag baseball and the popular card game, Pokeno.
Pet Friendly
Furry friends are welcomed as residents at Parkview in Allen. 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. Therapy animals occasionally visit Parkview in Allen as well.
Community Technology
Parkview in Allen is equipped with free WiFi access to help you stay connected throughout the building. You can use community desktop computers to stay up to date, or you can connect your personal devices to the WiFi. Residents also have access to two Wii consoles.
Parkview in Allen hosts technology volunteers who give classes on technology and help residents with their devices.
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 community you can also travel to destinations throughout the world through our resident-led Travel Adventure Program, which features educational activities and food specific to the chosen destination. Reserve your seat for the next travel destination with us!
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.