Life is as sweet as a box of chocolates at Deupree House, a premier retirement community in Cincinnati’s Hyde Park neighborhood.
Any given week, residents can choose a number of activities to enrich their lives and share experiences with their neighbors. From group fitness classes to cocktail parties and hobby clubs, there is something for everyone at Deupree House.
Anna Honerlaw, the director of life enrichment at Deupree House, is tasked with organizing and scheduling events, sometimes enlisting the help of co-workers and residents to add to the other offerings. There’s such a wealth of activities in a particular week or month, “Many people compare it to a cruise ship,” Anna said. Here are some of the popular resident events happening at Deupree House.
Residents at Deupree love to gather for game night, typically held once a week. Popular games include Kings Go Wild and various bridge games. There’s some healthy competition among residents, but they describe it as always being good fun. Even outside of game night, residents often play games in the common areas with neighbors and friends, too.
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Two residents who started the ongoing event thought it would be fun to gather with others to knit or create other fabric works, such as crochet. Some have brought sewing machines to make a quilt. The conversation may be even more enjoyable than the hobbies.
Poker
On the topic of games, Five-Card Draw poker is a popular choice at Deupree. Like game night, poker is typically held about once a week. Similar to all the events at Deupree, many say poker and game nights are a great way to meet new people.
Residents buy their own tickets to the internationally acclaimed Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, and Deupree House supplies door-to-door transportation so they can travel with friends and avoid the inconvenience of driving and finding parking spaces.
“Many people tell me one of the reasons they moved to Deupree is the transportation to the symphony, ballet, and Linton Chamber Music Series,” Anna said. “It is so nice to continue the tradition of attending the arts without the headaches of parking and nighttime driving.”
Two residents who started the ongoing event thought it would be fun to gather with others to knit or create other fabric works, such as crochet. Some have brought sewing machines to make a quilt. The conversation may be even more enjoyable than the hobbies.
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Trivia is one of the most popular events for all the fun-fact gurus in the community. Residents love getting together to show off their knowledge and have fun while doing so.
Films and documentaries are shown throughout the month. Residents enjoy watching pieces about history, the arts, and classic films.
Check Out the Deupree House Calendar of Events Here: Activities for Residents
These events take on a variety of themes depending on the month and offer some relaxed fun before dinner. For many residents, this social gathering is a monthly must-do and continues as a staple of Deupree’s social calendar.
Occasionally, ERS Wellness Director Chloe Hough brings in her beautiful dog to provide residents some ‘canine therapy.’
Art therapy events can be beneficial for anyone. Residents at Deupree make art with a variety of media and are guided through ideas on what they may want to create during the hour.
Another popular event in the community is Horticulture Therapy. Deupree House organizes a visit from a Horticulturist who brings nature to residents. Together, they arrange bouquets, plant flowers, and enjoy each other’s company and the beauty of nature.
Deupree House provides transportation to many popular shopping destinations, such as Hyde Park Plaza, Kenwood Towne Center, Trader Joe’s, Rookwood, and The Fresh Market. Some take the opportunity to visit Kroger, while others have their hair done at a salon. The buses are ideal for individuals who no longer drive or prefer not to, yet still wish to engage in their shopping and other activities. The bus trips are also more convenient because there is no need to find parking and eliminates the chance of a long walk to and from the car.
Lots of Fitness!
At Deupree, there is always an opportunity to get active. Throughout the week, there are various fitness classes such as Chair Class, where people work out in their chairs, Balance Class, and Aqua Aerobics.
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Whether you like to play table games, enjoy social parties, or bonding over a love of staying active, there is something for everyone at Deupree House. Anna Honerlaw, her team, and the resident committee make sure that there is so much to do at Deupree—where we provide the options and you make the choices.
To schedule a complimentary tour of Deupree House, contact Karen Immell at (513) 561-4200, kimmell@erslife.org or visit our website.