Ashton Commons Senior Living

02/21/2026

Laissez les bons temps rouler! 💜💚💛 Our residents had a ball this week getting creative and celebrating Mardi Gras in style! From feathers and sequins to glitter and gems, everyone designed their own festive masks—and the results were fabulous.

After crafting their masterpieces (and enjoying some sweet treats for Fat Tuesday 🍩), we kept the celebration going with a lively “Mask & Mingle” Social where everyone had the chance to showcase their creations.

At Ashton Commons, we love finding fun ways to spark creativity, connection, and a little friendly flair. 🎭✨

02/20/2026

Game on at Ashton Commons! 🎱 We’re excited to share that our brand-new pool table arrived Monday from Leon's Billiards & More — and it’s already bringing smiles, friendly competition, and plenty of practice shots.

With this beautiful new addition to our community, we’re officially launching a Billiards Club!

Whether you’re a seasoned player or just learning to line up the perfect shot, there’s a place at the table for everyone. We can’t wait to see the fun (and a little healthy competition!) begin.

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day from Ashton Commons! 💞

Today, we pause to appreciate the wonderful bonds, heartfelt kindness, and joyful moments shared throughout our community. Whether it’s a friendly chat, a special treat, or simply spending time together, love is all around.

Wishing our residents, families, and team a beautiful Valentine’s Day!

02/13/2026

💕 Valentine's Day came a little early to our community! Residents enjoyed a fantastic evening in celebration of one of our favorite holidays. We enjoyed a fabulous meal made by our new executive chef, James, and music entertainment provided by Gene Testa. Guests also had the chance to win great gift baskets donated by our partners. To make the evening even more special, the staff joined in on the fun dancing with residents and made some great memories together.

02/07/2026

🎶 This afternoon, our community had a wonderful experience with Tibetan Singing Bowls, thanks to one of our talented residents! We explored the amazing benefits through an insightful video and hands-on demonstrations. Each participant got to make their bowl sing! The different sizes created unique pitches that captivated us all. 🎵 To top it off, we wrapped up with a rejuvenating meditation session. It was truly an enriching day for everyone involved! 🙏

02/05/2026

🌸 What a fabulous day at our Tuesday Flower Arranging Club! 💐 Armed with creativity and beautiful blooms, residents crafted stunning floral centerpieces for our Dining Room, Bistro, Pub, and even the lobby! A huge THANK YOU to Trader Joe’s for their generous donation of lovely tulips. 🌷 Though we're still weeks away, it was fun to bring that Spring spirit inside!

01/30/2026

Today at Ashton Commons, our residents learned how to make origami hearts—and each one turned out as unique as the person who created it. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, the room was filled with smiles, laughter, and plenty of pink paper.

Our residents are already asking which origami creation we’ll try next! From first folds to finished hearts, it was a joyful reminder that creativity has no limit. 💕

01/23/2026

We welcomed Mark Macedonia back to our community for another very informative history presentation entitled “America’s Antebellum Anxiety" (the 19th century events leading to the outbreak of the Civil War).

Mark is an author, retired high school social studies teacher and now a history teacher at both La Roche University and University of Pittsburgh. 👨‍🏫 His parents reside at Ashton Commons!

On this visit, one of our staff members recognized Mark, who was his high school history teacher many years ago. They had the chance to catch up and took a photo together! 📸

01/22/2026

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01/19/2026

Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a leader whose vision, courage, and determination continue to inspire us.

01/18/2026

Our monthly Show and Tell Program did not disappoint this week! Residents shared their prized treasures, including a set of 100 years old wooden golf clubs, a picture that is 200 years old, a ticker tape machine from the early 1900s, and Tibetan Singing Bowls (which we learned how to use!). What a wonderful afternoon spent learning with friends!

01/08/2026

Cyndie C. from the Allegheny County Government District Attorney's office visited Ashton Commons this week for a very informative presentation: Scams and Fraud - What You Need to Know and Avoid.

The room was filled with residents eager to learn about what they should do if they believe they're confronting a fraud or scam.

Residents learned about check washing and skimmers (even got a chance to see a real skimmer). They also learned about what to do when receiving an unusual phone call or email.

Cyndie answered questions and stayed after the program to speak to a few folks individually. We are so grateful Cyndie took the time to discuss this important issue with our community.