Holiday by Atria

What started as a cat adoption story, ended in marriage. Wanda, a resident of Holiday Rancho Village, was adopting a cat from her neighbor Tom when Cupid's arrow surprisingly struck. “My friends know me as ‘don’t want anybody, don’t need anybody, don’t put anybody in front of me,’" Wanda shares. “I pretty much made that clear to everybody.” But Tom changed things. "I just could not get her out of my mind,” he said. “It’s all I thought about for months and months and weeks and weeks.” After Wanda adopted his cat, he used it as an excuse to pay her visits, and the rest is history. Learn more about their love story in this Antelope Valley Press interview: http://ms.spr.ly/6049lyfm5

Let freedom ring! 🇺🇸🎆 Communities celebrated the 4th of July with a luncheon full of patriotic festivities, including live music and classic cookout staples. Thank you to everyone who joined us in making this year's celebration one for the history books! 📸: Holiday Vista de la Montan͂a, Holiday Country Squire, Holiday Cedar Woods, Holiday Crescent Heights, Holiday Cedar Ridge, Holiday Essex House

"I like watching the butterflies flutter all over the place," shares Jean, a resident of Holiday Winter Village, after a trip to Dow Gardens Butterfly House. Residents enjoyed a day in the gorgeous greenhouse, smelling flowers and watching the colorful butterflies flit about their habitat. 🦋🌼

"I was born curious and restless," shares Emily, a newly 102-year-old resident at Holiday Kalama Heights. She says she doesn't have a secret to living a long life but recommends staying active, adding that you have to "show up for life." Emily is proud of her 30 years of volunteer work in her local ER. "I comforted patients and their families, and entertained with my puppet Lamb Chop to help ease the stress of people having a hard time." Join us in wishing a happy 102nd birthday to Emily! 🎉

"When I first came here, I felt like a bird without wings," reflects Mavis, on moving to Holiday Echo Ridge in 2022. But oh, how she now soars! 🪶 "I have made many friends at Echo Ridge. I'm a resident ambassador, so I get to make new friends every time we have a new resident. We have a lot of different people from different backgrounds, and it is interesting and exciting to get to know everyone." A staple member of the Stitch-N-Buddies club, Mavis loves to knit. "It's my favorite thing to do at the community. I have also gotten the chance to teach other residents how to knit and that's been very rewarding." "It is very peaceful and quite serene to be surrounded by nature and animals, but still live in the city," she adds. She loves connecting with nature. Most mornings you can find her feeding the fish in the community pond. Thanks for being you, Mavis!

We relaxed and set sail for Endless Summer in our latest Social Series event. Thank you to everyone who joined us for seaside favorites, yacht rock and serene sunset painting. 🌅🛥️ 📸: Holiday Creekside Terrace, Holiday Cedar Ridge, Holiday Palmer Hills, Holiday Hartland Hills

Cardio drumming has been a game-changer for many residents at Holiday by Atria! 🥁💓 Engaging in this rhythmic workout has not only boosted cardiovascular health and coordination, but it's also created a strong sense of community and connection among residents. We're thrilled to witness the positive impact of staying active and are excited to continue fostering vibrant lifestyles for all residents. 📸: Holiday Parkview in Allen, Holiday Greenwood Terrace, Holiday Indigo Pines

At Holiday by Atria, we honor Juneteenth as a celebration of freedom and equality. We reflect on the significance of this historic day and stand united in our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and justice for all. Our friends at Holiday Forsyth Court had a great time at their Juneteenth jubilee!

🌳 Embark on a fascinating journey into your family history during retirement. Read our blog for tips on researching your family tree, connecting with relatives and uncovering stories from the past: http://ms.spr.ly/6044YaDve

Happy Father's Day to all the incredible dads and father figures in our Holiday by Atria communities! Your wisdom, strength and love are an inspiration to us all. Join us in celebrating the remarkable fathers among us. Your guidance and laughter bring joy to our communities, and we are grateful for the love you share with your families and friends. From all of us at Holiday by Atria, thank you for being the amazing fathers you are. 📸: Holiday Winter Village, Holiday Edgewood Downs, Holiday Forsyth Court