A life well-lived is full of the people and activities you love, but truly thriving in life is about more than maintaining current hobbies. It’s about cultivating new interests and going beyond your comfort zone. The transition to Independent Living ensures more time to pursue your lifelong hobbies and to discover new ones. The activity programs at St. James Place provide the outlets and instruction you need to master new skills or just explore casually with friends.
Painting is the most commonly explored activity among St. James Place residents. Along with structured lessons twice a week, our campus offers a painting studio that is open throughout the day so you can practice on your own time! St. James Place provides all of the canvas, brushes and paints needed. Best of all, residents’ paintings are displayed throughout our campus, so there are plenty of opportunities to show off your work. There is even a resident art show, where the entire community gathers to appreciate the work of its finest painters.
In addition to painting, St. James Place residents also enjoy water aerobics. One of many different health and fitness classes offered on campus, water aerobics combines the joy of swimming and the endorphin rush of a good workout. Best of all, it is a phenomenal rehabilitation technique that benefits your joints and bones. Our certified instructors can tailor classes to meet your specific needs, and visitors are welcome to join in the fun. So after mastering it for yourself, you can share the joys of water aerobics (and show off your new techniques!) with your daughter or your grandchildren.
Beyond our campus, Baton Rouge is a growing city with restaurants, cultural attractions and places to shop opening every month. St. James Place keeps you current by planning day trips to places like the symphony, the movies or the new restaurants popping up around town. The St. James Place bus ensures you don’t have to worry about traffic, parking or bad weather when you go on outings. Trip sign-ups are available two weeks in advance, either by bulletin board or email, so you have plenty of time to incorporate your trip into your schedule.
If you’d rather an old fashioned over a night at the symphony, St. James Place offers a daily happy hour with different specials and signature cocktails throughout the year. You might be thinking, “Are cocktails with friends considered an activity?” Well, this is South Louisiana, so of course! Life doesn’t need to be busy to be fulfilling. Sometimes, a drink with friends is more than enough to make your day come alive. With multiple restaurants, a standalone bar, a coffee shop and a newly refurbished lounge, St. James Place mixes it up to ensure the drinks are aplenty and the scenery never gets old.
If you’re looking for a little quiet time at your own pace, St. James Place offers a variety of activities for you to enjoy. Our campus amenities also include a woodworking shop, nature trails, fishing lakes, a salon, a gym, a home theater and a card room. Maybe it’s time to pick up bridge, or dive into avante garde theater.
No matter what your preference is, Independent Living at St. James Place is about more than doing what you have always loved. It’s also about discovering the activities that you never knew you enjoyed!
Book an appointment to visit us today – call us at 225-215-4510.