Engaging in Daily Life

Residents can enjoy life through the multitude of activities offered here.

Monthly Activity Calendar

Curious what activities we have in the Home this month? Check out our monthly activity calendar!

A resident is playing a game of cards with a volunteer
Two residents "cheers-ing" their glasses together at a St. Patrick's Day celebration. Both have green beads around their neck, and one has festive, green, clover glasses on.
Many residents gathered in the community room for baseball day, where they watch a Cardinals game. Many are eating ballpark food, and one is being served by a volunteer.
Students from a visiting class performing a dance for the residents in the community room.
A resident sitting in a chair holding a tennis racket and smiling.
A close up of bingo chips on a table
A resident in a wheelchair pushing a bowling ball down a ramp for an assisted bowling activity
A resident with painted pink nails painting with watercolor. She's coloring in a picture of a heart made out of roses.
A Sister in a white habit holding a pool noodle and hitting a balloon, while residents sit in a circle around her.
Residents watching a Cardinals game in the community room. Two male residents are in the foreground, and we see them from behind.
Residents and volunteers out on the balcony on a sunny day planting flowers in garden trays.
A resident is hitting a balloon with a tennis racket for an activity in the living room

Curious about daily life here?

You might be wondering… what does daily life at the Home look like? Pictures of residents sitting alone in their rooms might be coming into your imagination. But here, our main priority is engaging the residents with stimulating activities that involve their physical and intellectual capabilities.

  • Large group activities
  • Art, music, culture
  • Modified sports and games
  • Parties… LOTS of them!
  • One-on-one activities
  • Special events based on holidays and historic figures
Two residents pose together on the patio with root beer floats.

Entertainment

We are happy to welcome the many musical, theatrical, and dance troupes and performers who come to Mother of Good Counsel Home each year to share their special gifts with our residents. Family members are always welcome to attend and join in the fun of watching and listening to these exciting professional and amateur performances.

Physical Fitness Activities

We offer various games and activities that sustain our residents’ physical fitness. Some physical fitness fun includes chair dancing, bean-bag toss, balloon tennis, and bowling! These activities help residents maintain and improve mobility, balance, strength and physical wellness through enjoyable activities specifically designed to meet their needs.

Musical Activities

Music is a familiar and universal language, reminding many of the “good old days” and adding spring to our steps. Music nurtures the spirit and brightens our lives. Mother of Good Counsel Home offers our residents Sing-Along gatherings, Name That Tune fun, music bingo and other musical outlets. For those who enjoy listening and watching, musical entertainment is a regular feature at the Home

Cognitive/ Intellectual Activities

Many of our residents enjoy lifelong learning, engaging in spirited discussions, and playing games that tap their cognitive skills and problem-solving. Our residents’ mental acuity and cognitive abilities are encouraged with card games, board games, movie nights, trivia contests, current events, Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy!

Fun In Nature / Outdoor Activities

Many elderly adults consider access to nature near their homes to be very important. This natural source of well-being and happiness is easily accessible to our residents and their families. Mother of Good Counsel Home’s well-groomed seven-acre campus provides a park-like setting for our residents’ enjoyment. Breathing fresh air, feeling the wind and noticing the cycles of nature contribute to our residents’ positive outlook and healthy spirit. Our resident garden, accessible walkways, benches, grotto and gathering spaces provide many opportunities to enjoy the outdoors.

Seasonal Celebrations and Theme Events

Each month offers new opportunities to plan a party or gathering. Our seasonal celebrations include Valentine’s Day, Mardi Gras, St. Patrick’s Day, Cinco de Mayo, Oktoberfest, Thanksgiving, Santa and Angel visits and Christmas caroling, to name just a few. We also plan theme parties, whether to kick off St. Louis Cardinals baseball, highlight our residents in the annual Talent Show or make Valentine’s cards for that special someone. Our residents enjoy taking part in the many seasonal events and themed celebrations.

Family Get-Togethers

Good home-style cooking is a mainstay of Mother of Good Counsel Home! We plan regular family potluck suppers which bring together the love of family. These treasured traditions build a lasting bond of community that connects, supports and strengthens the many families of Mother of Good Counsel Home.