Every other Wednesday, instructors from the Ottawa YMCA come to Pleasant View and offer all residents a chance to participate in free chair exercise classes as an active way to stay healthy. Classes utilize a combination of stretching and poses in which all fitness levels can benefit.  Benefits include relaxation, improved flexibility, strength, and balance. [Read more...]

Pleasant View is proud to announce Jennifer Dischler, Director of Social Services, recently accomplished impressive certification and coursing training that will help enlighten our approach to long-term care. Jennifer completed an Alzheimer’s/Special Care Unit Ability Centered Training Course and Activity Director’s 36-Hour Certification.  The course work emphasized the movement toward culture change and creating a person-centered [Read more...]

On June 10, Hearthstone Assisted Living at Pleasant View celebrated its first anniversary. Hearthstone residents, as well as family and friends, staff and other Pleasant View residents attended the special celebration. Singer Jerry Armstrong entertained the crowd while delicious Hors d’oeuvres were prepared and served by the Culinary Services team. Everyone had a great time [Read more...]

On June 11, Lutheran Life Communities Foundation hosted its annual “Swing into Summer” event, the Golf Classic and Dinner Benefit. More than 200 golfers (52 foursomes) plus an additional 75 guests joined us for a day of fellowship, fun, entertainment, food, as well as a time for sharing God’s blessings with others. “Participants and attendees [Read more...]

Nearly everyday, trained pets visit Pleasant View with the sole purpose of visiting with residents and spreading love, joy, happiness and smiles throughout the community.  Pet therapy and visitations are proven to: promote physical activity by walking, petting and brushing; provide seniors with a sense of interest and purpose as they love and care for [Read more...]