Shorehaven

11/08/2025

Quilt creator Chris Kirsch brought her stunning quilts to share with residents, offering an intimate description about each magnificent piece. Her theme is Christ through Quilting. She noted that God is our lightness in the dark and he paves our path. Residents explored fabrics, techniques, colors, quilt as fashion and historical significance. They recalled their quilting experiences through their lifetimes.

11/07/2025

Holy Hill called residents on a scenic tour last week as the colors popped, the drumlins rolled and the destination's hilltop beauty astounded participants. According to its website, the Hill is located on 435 acres of glorious scenery on the highest elevation in Southeastern Wisconsin. Holy Hill is a destination for those looking to celebrate their faith in a sacred place of peace, beauty and prayer. Under the care of the Discalced Carmelite Friars of Holy Hill, The Basilica and National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians is open to the public and draws hundreds of thousands of pilgrims and sightseers annually. Visitors can attend daily Catholic Masses of worship, enjoy the scenic views and walk the life-sized Stations of the Cross in a serene setting. A café and large gift store are open year round.

11/06/2025

The Shorehaven Service League of Volunteers recently treated all staff and volunteers to a pasta buffet from Johnny Pizza, as part of a rotational free meal to show appreciation for the hard working forces. The Service League raises funds to enhance the lives of residents.

11/05/2025

Students charged into the great room armed with Halloween crafts and supplies during the recent Oconomowoc High School Career Readiness Day exercise. The 20 freshmen engaged with residents in making pumpkins, ghosts, spider webs and witches and delivered their finished products to each household.

OHS Career Readiness Day is an event at Oconomowoc High School that pauses regular academic programming for grade-level-specific activities focused on post-high school planning, such as career exploration, college visits, and life skills simulations.

11/04/2025

And our hard working Activities team coordinated Care Bear costumes for a polished and playful Halloween finale.

11/04/2025

Musician Dean Richard turned the great room into a dance fest in a recent Halloween party. Residents applauded a spontaneous staff dance party behind the performer.

11/03/2025

Oconomowoc Mayor Bob Magnus recently provided City updates and insights for Shorehaven residents and staff gathering at the Lake Terrace Clubhouse. He addressed infrastructure, developments, utilities, population growth, housing outlooks and creation and maintenance of parks and trails. Questions ranged from public safety to building codes, downtown restrooms and new restaurants. Magnus is ending his final term in April.

11/01/2025

We all get an extra hour of sleep tonight. Farewell Daylight Savings.

11/01/2025

Stop in after Holly Fest today! Both open till 2 pm!

10/31/2025

Goblins, ghouls and spiders - A few more glimpses of Little Dumplings Early Learning Center children stampeding our campus and lighting up residents’ lives. Trick or Treat spans generations.

10/31/2025

Halloween joy arrived by the busload today! 🚌🍬🎃

Thank you to our friends at Little Dumplings Early Learning Center for the trick-or-treat fun and spooky stories — our residents loved every minute! 👻💜 They enjoyed story time, sweet treats, and plenty of smiles with the cutest crew of ghosts, witches, mermaids, princesses, dragons, superheroes, and cats. 🧙‍♀️🐉🐱🕸️

10/30/2025

Reminder

FORGOTTEN TREASURES IS CLOSED FRIDAY, TO PREP FOR OUR HUGE CHRISTMAS SALE!