Covenant Living at Evanston Summit

03/28/2026

👉 Living in Creativity & Joy 🎨

Our residents had a fantastic time getting creative and decorating their very own hats for Silly Hat Day! From colorful designs to fun and quirky styles, each hat was as unique as the person who made it.

Laughter, creativity, and joyful moments filled the room—it was truly a hat-tastic day! 💙🎉

03/27/2026

Keep your soul rooted in gratitude and your
branches open to blessings. ~ Mary Davis

03/26/2026

Living in Wellness!!!

Don’t miss this opportunity to make a positive impact and help residents become familiar with your services when they need them.

03/23/2026

Cognition is key to a fulfilling life, but it can change with age. While some may face challenges like Alzheimer’s or dementia, many older adults experience only modest shifts in memory and thinking. The good news? You can take proactive steps to support your cognitive health!

A recent NIH study with 3,000 participants highlights the importance of five healthy lifestyle factors that can make a significant difference:
1️⃣ Engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity each week.
2️⃣ Avoid smoking.
3️⃣ Limit alcohol consumption.
4️⃣ Follow a high-quality Mediterranean-style diet.
5️⃣ Stay mentally active through reading, writing letters, and playing games.

Full article: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/healthy-aging/what-do-we-know-about-healthy-aging

03/20/2026

The real gift of Ramadan is not that it ends, but that it changes you.— Yasmin Mogahed

03/18/2026

Living in Festive Green & Cheer-y Happy Hour 🍀
It was wonderful to see everyone dressed in beautiful shades of green—such a cheerful and vibrant sight!

Everyone truly enjoyed the relaxing and beautiful music by Doug Beckstead, along with Lisa, a talented social worker from Dulcina Hospice. Thank you both for generously volunteering your time and sharing your musical talents.

A big thumbs up to everyone who participated and helped make this gathering so special! 💚

03/16/2026

Getting enough sleep is crucial for maintaining your health and alertness, especially as we age. 💤✨ Older adults still need 7-9 hours of quality sleep, but many struggle with this due to pain, illness, or medications. Lack of sleep can lead to irritability, depression, forgetfulness, and an increased risk of accidents.

To improve your sleep quality, try these tips:
- Stick to a regular sleep schedule: go to bed and wake up at the same time every day.
- Avoid late-day naps that can disrupt your nighttime rest.
- Incorporate exercise into your routine, but not too close to bedtime.
- Explore mindfulness meditation to help calm your mind before sleeping.

Full article: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/healthy-aging/what-do-we-know-about-healthy-aging

03/16/2026

Living in Music & Memories 🎶
A wonderful dinner night with our residents at the Jubilations Dinner Theatre enjoying Let It Be Beatles—a lively tribute to the timeless music of The Beatles.
Great food, great music, and even greater company made it a truly memorable evening! ✨🎤

03/16/2026

Living in Friendship: A Special Lunch with Genie Senior Services.

Thank you❤️

03/15/2026

Living in Togetherness: A Special High Tea for Our Residents, Families and Friends

03/13/2026

Living in Centenarians: A Legacy of Strength, Love, and Memories at Evanston Summit❤️❤️❤️

A third resident at a Calgary nursing home has joined its centenarians club. Birthday boy Cecil Jeffery, who turned 100, said, "For me, it's just another day...

03/13/2026

Our values define who we are. They are the principles that guide our choices and shape our actions.
— Brené Brown