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Dining Your Way at Shaker Pointe
When people think about senior living, one of the first questions they often ask is: What’s the dining plan like? At Shaker Pointe at Carondelet,
Coastal Connections: Shaker Pointe Residents Explore the Beauty of Maine
At Shaker Pointe at Carondelet, adventure doesn’t have an age limit—and our recent resident trip to Maine was proof of just that. From ocean views
Two Shaker Pointe R.O.M.E.O.s Take Center Stage
At first glance, Shaker Pointe residents John Pattison and Dick Shirey might seem fairly different. Dick, a former Peace Corps volunteer and Economics professor, now
Why Pets Make Wonderful Companions for Seniors
At Shaker Pointe at Carondelet, it’s the residents who make our community so special—and sometimes, their companions, too. For our resident Laura, that companion is
A Talented Author in Our Midst at Shaker Pointe
At Shaker Pointe, we are fortunate to be surrounded by residents who bring incredible talents, creativity, and life experiences to our community. One of those
Fashion, Fun, and Friendship at Shaker Pointe
This past Saturday, residents at Shaker Pointe enjoyed a lively and stylish afternoon as M-Bellish Boutique hosted a fashion show right here on campus! The
Breakfast of Blessings: A Morning of Gratitude and Togetherness
At Shaker Pointe, gratitude is at the heart of who we are—and nowhere is that more evident than during our annual Breakfast of Blessings. Each year, residents and staff gather
Creative Elders 2: A Celebration of Community, Creativity, and Connection
Creativity is woven into everyday life at Shaker Pointe, and it shines brightly in Creative Elders 2: A Quilted Community, the second resident-created anthology celebrating
A Symphony of Wings on the Shaker Pointe Nature Trail
Nature has a special way of surprising us at Shaker Pointe—inviting us to slow down, pay attention, and rediscover a sense of wonder. Recently, resident
When Residents Lead, Community Flourishes
Shaker Pointe was honored to be invited by LeadingAge New York to lead a panel discussion on resident engagement at this year’s Senior Housing Summit—a
Residents of Shaker Pointe Share the Spirit of Giving with Unity House
The holiday season brought out the very best of our community at Shaker Pointe at Carondelet. Thanks to the generosity of our residents, a total
Residents at Shaker Pointe retirement community debut in new theater program
WATERVLIET — John Pattison’s reason for auditioning for “The Importance of Being Earnest” was simple. “I figured it was time I did some theater,” he said. “I’m
Shaker Pointe Residents Raise Over $2,000 In Donations To Unity House Of Troy
Shaker Pointe is an extremely active community, with over two dozen resident-led groups, committees, and clubs currently operating throughout our campus. Our resident Volunteer Committee
Creative Elders: Original Stories, Poems And Reflections
In August of this year, Shaker Pointe held a formal launch party for Creative Elders, a book featuring poems, short fiction, essays, and other works by
Shaker Pointe’s Core Values
In the fall of 2022, surveys were sent out to every resident and staff member at Shaker Pointe. The survey contained a simple, open-ended question: