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East Bay Seniors Shine in Improv Class – Creating Laughs and Strengthening Memory
[Photo: Stoneridge Creek senior living community in Pleasanton. Ca. hosts a weekly improv class. Courtesy Christian Trujano | Pleasanton Weekly] Stoneridge Creek residents are taking center stage in a unique improv club. Participants are challenged to think quickly...
A Day in the Life at Stoneridge Creek
Life at Stoneridge Creek, a Life Plan Community in Pleasanton, is rich with opportunities for so much of what makes retirement living wonderful: a welcoming culture lifelong learning creative pursuits entertainment relaxation Each day offers adventures large and...
10 Things You Don’t Have to Worry About Once You Move into Our Community
If you’re reading this article, you’re likely exploring senior living options – either for yourself or an older loved one. Inevitably, the question boils down to, should I continue to live at home or move to a retirement community like Stoneridge Creek? Both options...
Community Feature: Residents Organize Flash Mob for 100th Birthday Surprise Party
The Stoneridge Creek community of team members and residents worked together to ensure resident and World War II veteran Dan Ashton’s 100th birthday was recognized. On Friday, February 23, 2024, Ashton walked through the clubhouse doors to a crowd of family, friends,...
Why Your Retirement Plan Should Include a Life Plan Community
If life teaches us anything, it’s that you don’t get very far without a plan. Now that your days of pursuing a career are over, it’s more important than ever to have a solid plan for the next phase of your life. According to the Fidelity Retiree Health Care Cost...
On a Waitlist? Start Planning Your New Home’s Design With These Free Interior Design Tools
Whether you’re on the waitlist for Stoneridge Creek or still considering your options, it's helpful to imagine how you’ll tailor your senior living apartment or home to suit your unique needs and preferences. Fortunately, there are several free interior design tools...
Monarch Butterflies Connect Seniors to Nature
Stoneridge Creek residents are doing their part to contribute to the planet's health. And they’re doing it one monarch butterfly at a time. Since 1980, an estimated one billion monarch butterflies have been lost. Due to these staggering numbers, they have been labeled...
Stoneridge Creek Resident Sets Age Record for Sharkfest Swim
[Stoneridge Creek residents Susie and Del Krause pose for a photo following Susie’s 1-mile swim in open waters on August 13, during the Lake Tahoe Sharkfest Swim.] Susan “Susie” Krause proudly wears her Sharkfest Swim medal as she becomes the record holder for the...
Stoneridge Creek Community Unites Over Barbie Collection
The “Barbie” movie has shattered the summer box office numbers. The film also set a first-weekend record for a film directed by a woman. Collectors across the country dusted off their old plastic Barbie dolls and put them out on display for everyone to enjoy....
Bay Area Seniors Preserving Ikebana Flower Arranging
The Japanese word ikebana (pronounced “i·kay·baa·nuh”) meaning “to give a life to flowers” takes on a whole new meaning at Stoneridge Creek. The Ikebana Club has become a popular pastime for residents from different cultures and backgrounds. Working together with the...