The Woods at Merrimack Retirement Community

The Woods at Merrimack Retirement Community The Woods at Merrimack Community in Methuen, MA with all-inclusive independent living facilities

Bingo is a big deal at The Woods at Merrimack. Our residents are always willing to step in as caller when needed & they ...
04/04/2026

Bingo is a big deal at The Woods at Merrimack. Our residents are always willing to step in as caller when needed & they play a variety of card patterns to keep the games fresh & to add to the excitement. Games are held Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays in our Locke Building & Tuesdays in our Magnolia Building. No word brings more joy!

Lightly seasoned grilled chicken topped this fresh green salad full of delicious ingredients including mandarin orange s...
04/03/2026

Lightly seasoned grilled chicken topped this fresh green salad full of delicious ingredients including mandarin orange slices, walnuts & shredded cheese. This less guilty option definitely made our residents more happy.

Just like flowers in Spring, our April calendar is blooming with lots of activities designed to unite us, excite us & de...
04/01/2026

Just like flowers in Spring, our April calendar is blooming with lots of activities designed to unite us, excite us & delight us.

Some highlights: Treasure Traders, a community-wide swap meet (4/2), The Brook Casino Trip (4/3), Easter Dinner (4/5), Iced Tea Social with Pauline Kalil (4/7), Book Club Meeting (4/8), Life on the U.S.S. Constitution (4/14), Mann Orchard Trip (4/17), DUNKIN’ Run (4/21), Lunch at Sylvan Street Grill (4/24) & Jeopardy Trivia (4/28) + so much more!

Today’s Daily Specials:Poached Haddock served with rice pilaf & green beans orGrilled Ham & Cheese Sandwich served with ...
03/30/2026

Today’s Daily Specials:
Poached Haddock served with rice pilaf & green beans or
Grilled Ham & Cheese Sandwich served with French fries.

Did You Know: If neither of the Daily Specials suits your appetite, our Always Available menu offers a wide selection of options from hot dogs and hamburgers to peanut butter & jelly sandwiches or Spaghetti & Meatballs.

Our mid-day meal is an event, have it your way & make it yummy. Bon appetit.

Some bunny has been busy decking the halls in our Magnolia Building. Easter bonnets off to resident Joanne W. for bringi...
03/27/2026

Some bunny has been busy decking the halls in our Magnolia Building. Easter bonnets off to resident Joanne W. for bringing the spirit of Spring & Easter with her festive seasonal decor. What a joyful greeting as you enter the residence. I think E.B. would definitely approve!

Tonight’s Happy Hour was extra special as we celebrated friendship & aging with grace, humility & a sense of humor. Warm...
03/27/2026

Tonight’s Happy Hour was extra special as we celebrated friendship & aging with grace, humility & a sense of humor. Warm Birthday wishes from The Woods at Merrimack to all of our residents & team members who added a candle in March. Pictured (l to r): resident Vincent, team member Dina, residents Pauline, Anne, Anna & Rick.

03/26/2026

Thanks to resident & Line Dancing lead (& choreographer), Marie W., for teaching us some bangin’ moves to accompany our signature song, YMCA by The Village People.

As they say, if you’re lucky enough to be Irish, you’re lucky enough.Our St. Patrick’s Day Bash last week was just what ...
03/23/2026

As they say, if you’re lucky enough to be Irish, you’re lucky enough.

Our St. Patrick’s Day Bash last week was just what we needed. Spring is in the air, the sun is lingering in the sky, the great defrost is well under way & we all took the opportunity to dance the night away.

After a hearty meal of traditional corned beef & cabbage, our very own Line Dancers set the mood with their choreographed routine to the tune of McNamara’s Band, our fave DJ, Nick, went up against one of our young guests in an Irish Step Dance-off & cake was served along with a signature cocktail, the Irish Kiss that blended Irish Cream with coffee liqueur, amaretto, vodka & milk.

Thanks to all who attended and to all who contributed to this magical night.

Residents were served up Cheeseburger Sliders this week. A ground beef patty prepared to order topped with cheddar, pick...
03/20/2026

Residents were served up Cheeseburger Sliders this week. A ground beef patty prepared to order topped with cheddar, pickles & just the right amount of Thousand Island dressing on a bun x 2 made this entree an instant favorite. Serving the mini burgers alongside shoestring fries didn’t hurt either. Life is good at The Woods.

It looks as if some laughing leprechauns were let loose in our Locke Building recently. Residents are getting into the s...
03/16/2026

It looks as if some laughing leprechauns were let loose in our Locke Building recently. Residents are getting into the spirit brought on by this week’s celebration of St. Patrick’s Day.

Later today, we’ll hunt down the little rascals with a St. Pat’s Day scavenger hunt. Tuesday, Irish classic dishes all day then we’ll put down our shillelaghs, don some green & kick up our gold buckled shoes at our St. Patrick’s Day Bash!

03/15/2026

What better way to celebrate Pi Day than with pies… Pizza pies, that is. Residents enjoyed fresh hot pizza in the Bistro on Friday in pre-celebration of the official Pi Day (Saturday, 3/14). A selection of pepperoni, peppers & onions and classic cheese satisfied our group’s appetite for the piping hot Italian favorite. Anyway you slice it, pizza always promotes a party.

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197-199 Howe Street
Methuen, MA
01844

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