Events & Activities
Carrollton events that bring joy and connection
Life at Oxford Glen is about more than where your loved one lives; it’s about how they live. Our home-like community is filled with meaningful engagement every single day. Our goal is to help your loved one not only enjoy each day but thrive mentally and physically through specialized dementia programming.
We believe individuals with dementia live well when they have opportunities to stay engaged, connected, and feel valued. That’s why our Life Engagement team works alongside families to design programming that reflects your loved one’s interests, personal history, and abilities. Whether you’re looking for memory care activities in Carrollton to attend with your loved one, or daily opportunities for support, you’ll find them here seven days a week.
A full calendar of events in Carrollton
Every month, our community offers a dynamic mix of activities and programs adapted for memory care. Our events are built with family input and team member’s observations around what our residents like, ensuring each event feels personal and purposeful. Highlights often include:
- Musical performances and other live entertainment
- Pet therapy visits
- Supervised community outings
- Brain-stimulating activities and friendly competitions
- Seasonal gardening in our secure courtyards
- Gentle exercise sessions adapted for all abilities
- Dancing and social gatherings
- Art projects and baking activities
- Daily devotions
- Family events and themed parties
Learn more about how Oxford Glen can make every day meaningful for your loved one by checking out our exclusive LEGACY program.
Our unique life enrichment team personalizes resident activities to fulfill each letter of the word LEGACY in an effort to help that resident leave a lasting legacy in their own life. Click on each letter to learn more.
L - Learning
Oxford Glen creates new opportunities to engage residents and inspire lifelong learning, adapted for memory care. We accommodate activities to different learning styles and cognitive abilities through visual, physical, social, and individual learning experiences.
E - Expressive
Art, music, and creative activities give residents ways to express themselves and add meaning to their days. Expression is the light we all have; we help residents find it again through creative programming woven into daily life, even as verbal communication may become more challenging. Expression is the light we all have. It’s finding it again that is sometimes the trick. LEGACY finds a way and makes programming around expression a core part of the week, the day, and the moments with our residents.
G - Gathering
Memory loss shouldn’t mean isolation. Our social spaces bring people together: residents, families, and the community. New relationships, familiar faces, and meaningful connections are important parts of making Oxford Glen feel like home.
A - Active
Active engagement supports overall well-being. We encourage residents to stay as active as their abilities allow through gentle, adapted activities. Physical movement helps bodies and minds stay in harmony.
C - Community
We’re a community hub; monthly family events and pet therapy visits bring residents, families, and team members together. We welcome community partners who enrich our residents’ lives through special events and engaging programs.
Y - Youth
Bridging generations enriches everyone. Our residents share their wisdom, stories, and life experiences with young people through intergenerational programs. The bonds formed create lasting legacies.
Activities for seniors that welcome families
Our community hosts seasonal celebrations and outdoor experiences in our secure courtyards throughout our five neighborhoods. Families are always welcome to participate, whether it’s attending a musical performance, joining our monthly family support groups, or simply spending quality time in our comfortable gathering spaces.
Your invitation to join us
If you’re looking for memory care-friendly events and activities in Carrollton, Oxford Glen invites you to visit and take part. Scheduling a tour is the perfect way to pair a visit with one of our planned events. You’ll have the chance to meet residents, interact with our caring team members, and see how our engagement programs support residents and families.
