The Argyle Assisted Living

If you didn't get the memo, we started our front parking lot revitalization project this week. For the next 3-4 weeks our temporary entrance will be to the Gardens floor on Raleigh Street.

🌲 A Picnic Day at Evergreen Lake! 🌲
There's nothing quite like fresh mountain air and a beautiful lake view! Our Argyle residents recently headed up to Evergreen Lake for a relaxing picnic outing — good food, great company, and gorgeous Colorado scenery all around. 🧺☀️
A few cool facts about Evergreen Lake: 🏞️
💧 It's a man-made lake, created by damming Bear Creek back in the late 1920s.
❄️ In the winter, it transforms into one of the largest Zamboni-maintained outdoor ice-skating rinks in the country!
🏔️ Sitting at around 7,000 feet elevation, it offers that classic crisp mountain-town feel — even in the middle of summer.
Nothing beats a picnic with a view like this! Check out these pics from our day at the lake. 📸👇

🍋 Lemonade Social — Beating the Heat! 🍋
There's nothing like an ice-cold glass of lemonade to cool off on a hot summer day! ☀️🥤 Our Argyle residents kicked back, stayed out of the heat, and soaked up some good old-fashioned fun at our Lemonade Social.
Good friends, cool drinks, and plenty of laughs — sometimes the simplest moments are the sweetest ones! 😄💛
Check out these pics from our sunny (and refreshing!) get-together. 📸👇

🐾 Welcome to The Argyle, Priella! 🐾
We're delighted to welcome a very special new member to our community — a therapy dog here to bring warmth, comfort, and joy to residents and staff alike! 💛
Priella comes to us from Canine Companions, a nationally recognized nonprofit that trains highly skilled assistance and therapy dogs. Every Canine Companions dog completes months of expert training to ensure a gentle, well-behaved, and calming presence for the people they serve. 🎓🐕
Our EVS Director, John Sliz, is Priella's dedicated caretaker — responsible for her daily care and well-being. You'll be seeing this dynamic duo together throughout the building! 😊
Please give Priella a warm Argyle welcome next time you see her! 🐶💕

🍦 Root Beer Float Social! 🥤
The summer heat is on, and what better way to cool down than with a good old-fashioned root beer float? ❄️
But at The Argyle, it's not just a drink — it's a reason to get together, laugh, and be social! 😄
A little scoop of history for you: 🍨 Root beer floats were invented back in 1893 by Frank J. Wisner, a Colorado businessman who was inspired by a snow-capped mountain (Cow Mountain) to combine root beer with vanilla ice cream — creating what he called the "Black Cow"! 🐄 Fun fact: it's basically a Colorado original, so this treat is right in our backyard!
Sweet, fizzy, and full of nostalgia — root beer floats never go out of style. 🎉
Check out these pics from our root beer float social! 📸👇

Ready to turn your Thursday into a laughter-filled celebration? Raising the Roof with Laughter is back at the Elaine Wolf Theater, and Nancy Norton is bringing the joy!

Who’s joining us for a night of comedy, community, and giving back?

💪 Staying Active & Having Fun at The Argyle! 💪
Exercise is important for everyone, no matter your age! That's why our Activities Manager, Lindsey, leads group exercise classes a couple times a week here at The Argyle — and they're not only good for you, they're a whole lot of fun too! 😄
A few fun facts about exercise for seniors:
🧠 Regular physical activity helps improve balance and coordination, reducing the risk of falls.
❤️ Even moderate exercise, like walking or chair yoga, supports heart health and can boost energy levels.
😊 Staying active has been shown to improve mood and support cognitive function, not just physical health.
🤝 Group exercise adds a social boost too — moving together makes it more motivating (and more fun) than going it alone!
Check out these pics from one of our recent classes! 📸👇

🎩🇺🇸 Celebrating 250 Years of the USA! 🇺🇸🎩
This year is extra special — the whole country is celebrating 250 years of American independence, and The Argyle is celebrating right along with everyone else! 🎆
Since the Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4th, 1776, America has been the birthplace of countless traditions we still hold dear today — and at The Argyle, we believe in National Pride every single day, not just on the 4th! ❤️🤍💙
Our residents got into the spirit in the best way possible — crafting their very own patriotic top hats! 🎩✨ Take a look at their star-spangled creations — talk about red, white, and true craftsmanship!
Check out these pics of our residents' patriotic top hats! 📸👇

🏛️ Travel with Tom: Washington, D.C. 🏛️
It's that time again — Travel with Tom is a beloved monthly tradition here at The Argyle, where our resident travel guide & historian leads an in-depth lecture on a different destination each month. This month's topic: our nation's capital, Washington, D.C.! 🇺🇸
Tom came prepared with a wealth of knowledge on D.C. — from its most iconic landmarks to fascinating historical details that aren't exactly common knowledge. 🧠✨ His lectures are always thorough, thoughtful, and full of surprises, even for those who think they know a place well.
As always, the audience was fully engaged, with questions and discussion flowing throughout. 😄 You never know where the conversation might lead — but it's always fun and insightful. We went a little over time (again 😉), but honestly... who's keeping track?
Thank you, Tom, for another wonderful lecture — we can't wait for next month's destination! 🌍

BREAKING (not really): The Argyle flag has been spotted... 1,600 miles from home? 🚩🗽
Reports are coming in of two mystery climbers spotted atop a New York skyscraper this week, flying our colors like it's the moon landing. Sources say they got engaged mid-climb, got arrested shortly after, and somehow still had time to unfurl a flag with impeccable production value.
We have questions. Mainly: how did the flag look this good at that altitude? 😂
To be crystal clear — this is 100% a joke, nobody from The Argyle scaled anything, and we do not endorse rooftop proposals, guerrilla flag-planting, or any activity that ends in handcuffs. But we DO endorse a good laugh, so enjoy the most unhinged "brand placement" of the year. 🏙️😂
Congrats to the happy (and now infamous) couple — may your first fight as an engaged couple be a much smaller one than "how do we get down from here."
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