Events & Activities
Grand Prairie 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 valued. That’s why our Life Engagement Director and team work alongside families to design programming that reflects your loved one’s interests, personal history, and abilities. If you’re looking for memory care activities in Grand Prairie to attend with your loved one, or daily opportunities for connection, you’ll find them here.
A full calendar of events
Every month, our community offers a dynamic mix of activities and programs adapted for memory care. Our Grand Prairie event calendar is built with family input and resident observations, ensuring each event feels personal and purposeful. Highlights often include:
- Baking corner and other cooking fun
- Manicure Mondays
- Daily exercise, including basketball, big ball toss, and golf
- Morning praise and worship
- Musical performances and other live entertainment
- Supervised community outings
- Dancing and social gatherings
- Brain-stimulating activities and friendly competitions
- Seasonal gardening in our secure courtyards
- Art projects and creative workshops
- Birthday celebrations and holiday gatherings
- Birthday celebrations and holiday gatherings
- Family festivals 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.
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 friendly chili cookoffs 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
Oxford Glen creates special moments that bring families together. We host fun and engaging events, including celebrations, holiday parties, and themed activities that we invite loved ones to join in. These occasions provide opportunities to strengthen family bonds and create new experiences together.
Families are always welcome to participate, whether it’s attending a musical performance, joining a holiday meal, or simply spending quality time in our comfortable gathering spaces.
Your invitation to join us
If you’re looking for enriching memory care programming, Oxford Glen invites you to visit and take part. Scheduling a tour is the perfect way to pair a visit with one of our activities. You’ll have the opportunity to meet residents, interact with our professional team, and witness how our engagement programs support residents and families.
We partner with providers, physicians, and local experts through our approach to senior wellness in Grand Prairie to ensure residents experience meaningful days.
