Events & Activities
Sachse 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 with purposeful activities daily.
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 reflect your loved one’s interests, personal history, and abilities in our programming. Whether you’re looking for dementia-friendly activities to attend with your loved one or daily opportunities for connection, you’ll find them here.
A full calendar of meaningful activities
Every month, our community offers a dynamic mix of activities and programs adapted for memory care. Our Sachse calendar of events is built with family input and resident observations, ensuring each event feels personal and purposeful. Highlights often include:
- Ice cream socials that bring back sweet memories of the past
- Pet visits and special dog-themed days
- Monthly family events for quality time with loved ones
- Intergenerational events bringing different age groups together
- Community garden activities with seasonal vegetable picking
- Musical performances, Wii bowling, and t-ball
- Fitness programs and happy hours
- Chili cookoffs uniting family members and team members
- Birthday celebrations
- Baby doll therapy and art projects with music playing
- Visits from diverse pastors for worship services
- Supervised community outings and scenic drives
- Gentle exercise sessions adapted for all abilities
- Salon services and pampering experiences
- Holiday gatherings 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. Intergenerational events at Oxford Glen bring different age groups together with residents, enriching lives through shared experiences. The wisdom, stories, and life experiences our residents have to share are vast and meaningful.
Activities for seniors that welcome families
Oxford Glen creates special moments that bring families together. We invite loved ones to join family events, celebrations, and themed activities. These occasions are opportunities to strengthen family bonds and form new memories.
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 with secure outdoor courtyards and professionally manicured gardens.
Your invitation to join us
If you’re looking for Sachse, TX, senior activities that welcome families, Oxford Glen invites you to visit and take part. Scheduling a tour is the best 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 to ensure residents experience meaningful days within their current abilities.
