In order to promote a healthy, active lifestyle and a sense of community, King’s Bridge plans a wide variety of activities in which to participate. New residents will find that the transition into their new home is made easier if they involve themselves in a group such as an exercise class, discussion group, book club or other group. These activities provide a great way to meet new neighbors and develop new friendships.
In addition to regularly scheduled activities, special events are planned as well. Concerts, museum visits, tours, and other events are scheduled throughout the Atlanta area. The dates and times for scheduled activities are announced in the weekly newsletter, The Crest, and displayed on the in-house cable channel available in each apartment.
General Activites
Ladies’ Brunch and Men’s Breakfast - The ladies of King’s Bridge hold a quarterly Ladies’ Brunch and the men meet monthly for breakfast and fellowship. Both events usually feature a guest speaker or other special entertainment.
Game Rooms - King’s Bridge offers game rooms for residents to enjoy Bridge or other card games.
Book Discussion Group - The King’s Bridge Book Discussion Group meets monthly to talk about a recent novel.
Current Events Group - This group meets to discuss issues in the news of recent importance.
Tours - Bus trips are routinely scheduled to local attractions such as the Fernbank Museum, IMAX theatre, Emory Schwartz Center for performances, as well as the Atlanta Symphony.
Entertainers - Artists providing musical entertainment are scheduled weekly in the King’sBridge Pavilion auditorium including pianists, guitarists, soloists, and ensembles performing a wide range of music. Residents also enjoy travel slide shows and other guests speakers on topics of interest.
Volunteer Projects - Residents continue to volunteer when they move to King’sBridge. The community has partnered with Special Olympics, the Alzheimer’s Association, as well as others to provide services that continue the spirit of giving. Recently, residents packed 200 boxes of items to send to Marines in Afghanistan.
Spiritual Activities
Bible Study is held on Sunday mornings for residents in the Activities Room.
Communion is served monthly by clergy from local churches
Vespers, a non-denominational worship service is held each Sunday afternoon by the chaplain or ministers from the local community.
The King’s Bridge Chaplain is available through the Wellness Center for private counseling or Holy Communion.
Exercise is offered through an exercise physiologist three days each week in the Pavilion and is designed for muscle elasticity and increasing endurance. A fully equipped exercise room is available with a recumbent step machine and treadmill. A walking club walks in the Pavilion each afternoon for 30 minutes.
Health forums are held by guest speakers who discuss wellness topics of interest to senior adults.
Tai Chi classes are held weekly for relaxation and cardiovascular improvement.
