Pinnacle Groves Senior Living

02/22/2026

Another beautiful brunch at Pinnacle Groves Senior Living! Extraordinary entrées, so many sides and delectable desserts! ❄️🍴

Thank you to our amazing culinary team who works so hard to keep delicious food in our bellies!

02/20/2026

Arrow Nicely News - February 20, 2026

https://youtu.be/3vC1YGOTbOo

On today's episode of Arrow Nicely News, 2/20/26:

- We are wishing Margaret a very happy 103rd birthday!
- Communities watch the Big Game, the Super Bowl!
- Residents make red envelopes and celebrate Chinese New Year!
- The Iowa City Community Theatre stops in to perform scenes from "Ripcord" live for the residents!
- Everyone cuts loose for Mardi Gras!
- Love is in the air as communities celebrate Valentine's Day!

On today's episode of Arrow Nicely News, 2/20/26:- We are wishing Margaret a very happy 103rd birthday!- Communities watch the Big Game, the Super Bowl!- Res...

02/20/2026

At Pinnacle Groves Senior Living, early detection starts with awareness. When staff notice small changes and speak up right away, the team can act quickly to protect safety and independence. That proactive care gives families real peace of mind.

Read more:
https://pinnaclegrovesseniorliving.com/blog/early-detection-pinnacle-groves-senior-living/

Discover how early detection at Pinnacle Groves Senior Living improves resident safety, prevents hospitalizations, and supports proactive, person-centered care.

02/18/2026

Pinnacle Groves paraded Mardi Gras style around apartments today and ate King Cake from our delicious local bakery - Rick’s!

02/18/2026

Chinese New Year (red envelope tradition) drop off and Story Corner with Primrose School melted our hearts this morning! ❤️🌟

02/17/2026

Engagement Ideas and Participation - Thoughtful Connections Ep. 70

https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/thoughtful-connections/episodes/70--Engagement-Ideas-and-Participation-e3epj3q

This episode of 'Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast' was recorded LIVE from the Haidee and Allen Wild Center for the Arts, at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cottey College⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in Nevada, Missouri.

Charlie and Elizabeth discuss "Engagement Ideas and Participation" for loved ones living with dementia. It is essential to focus on practical, compassionate, and effective strategies.

Join Elizabeth Thompson Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional (CMDCP), Positive Approach to Care Trainer (PAC), Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer (CADDCT) and Charlie Johnson as they chat about dementia-related topics, including personal experiences, with the goal of helping family members and friends learn more about how to navigate the dementia journey. This podcast will offer support, information, and a sense of community to those affected by memory-related conditions, helping them navigate their journey with greater understanding.

Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for new episodes.
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***Our Podcast is not medical advice but aims to provide support to caregivers and their loved ones.

02/14/2026

Love was in the air at Pinnacle Groves Senior Living this Valentine’s!
In the spirit of the holiday, our residents enjoyed painting heartfelt cards, decorating delicious cookies, and sharing a special Valentine’s dinner together.
The week ended perfectly with a classic movie night featuring Casablanca.
It was a beautiful time filled with creativity, laughter, friendship, and lots of love.💗

02/14/2026

Our Carnival-Themed Happy Hour took residents on a tasty trip around the world! We had bites featuring Italian focaccia, Argentine meats, Belgian waffles, and Greek baklava!

We also enjoyed a fantastic live entertainer who kept everyone smiling, singing along, and tapping their toes!🍻

02/12/2026

Last night the dining room was transformed into a romantic setting where friendships were celebrated, stories were shared, and sweet memories were made.
Our residents enjoyed a beautiful Candlelight Dinner with delicious food, glowing candles, and wonderful company.
A special thank you to our amazing team for creating such a magical night for our residents! 🌹✨

02/10/2026

In honor of Black History Month, Ayana King sits down with Arrow Senior Living resident Bernice Richard to reflect on her experience as one of the first Black school teachers in the Waterloo, Iowa, School District.

Bernice shares what inspired her career in education, the community’s support for diversity in the late 1960s and early 1970s, and how educators helped shape lasting change. This conversation highlights Black history as American history and the continued importance of connection, learning, and community.

In honor of Black History Month, Ayana King sits down with Arrow Senior Living resident Bernice Richard to reflect on her experience as one of the first Blac...

02/09/2026

This episode of 'Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast' was recorded LIVE from the Haidee and Allen Wild Center for the Arts, at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cottey College⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in Nevada, Missouri.

Charlie and Elizabeth discuss "Engagement Ideas and Participation" for loved ones living with dementia. It is essential to focus on practical, compassionate, and effective strategies.

Join Elizabeth Thompson Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional (CMDCP), Positive Approach to Care Trainer (PAC), Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer (CADDCT) and Charlie Johnson as they chat about dementia-related topics, including personal experiences, with the goal of helping family members and friends learn more about how to navigate the dementia journey. This podcast will offer support, information, and a sense of community to those affected by memory-related conditions, helping them navigate their journey with greater understanding.

Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for new episodes.

Produced in collaboration with: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Arrow Senior Living Management⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠el L.H Productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Have questions? Email us at Media@arrowseniorliving.com
***Our Podcast is not medical advice but aims to provide support to caregivers and their loved ones.

This episode of 'Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast' was recorded LIVE from the Haidee and Allen Wild Center for the Arts, at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cottey...

02/07/2026

Our theater spaces have been buzzing with fun! 🎬🍿
From classic movie nights like Grease to enjoying the excitement of opening weekend of the world’s biggest international games, or even calling those hogs to support our state, we’ve loved making memories together, and tomorrow we’ll be cheering during the big football watch party!