OCTOBER 11, 2024
Communities Built Around Connection: How Social Engagement Elevates Senior Living at Coterie
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Coterie knows social relationships are essential to reduce loneliness in older adults. This is why Coterie communities emphasize social connection in every facet of residents’ lives.
As we grow older, our level of social engagement becomes only more important to our well-being and happiness. Studies suggest that the overall health impact of social isolation and loneliness for older adults is roughly equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Meanwhile, remaining socially engaged with family, friends, and acquaintances can significantly boost seniors’ moods. But for sophisticated older adults, finding a luxury senior living community that matches their tastes and lifestyle expectations can be difficult.
Coterie rises to this challenge by offering not only unparalleled care and luxury, but also a robust social engagement program, with a senior living activities calendar that offers culturally rich events for a wide variety of interests. Every aspect of Coterie’s programming emphasizes group activities and opportunities for social connection, creating a vibrant community where residents can come together to explore their passions, expand their knowledge, and immerse themselves in stimulating experiences.
Coterie’s luxury care philosophy revolves around seven fundamental pillars of community life – all designed to empower residents to share a broad spectrum of fulfilling experiences.
Art + Culture
Coterie weaves art and culture into the fabric of community life. From private museum tours and exclusive gallery openings to group evenings at the opera, Coterie offers unparalleled access to cultured experiences.
Coterie Hudson Yards residents enjoy organized outings to Broadway shows, The Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center, and other live performances. Coterie Cathedral Hill residents take regular trips to San Francisco’s art galleries and historical societies and can enjoy live-streamed operas from NYC’s Metropolitan Opera House.
Coterie also hosts live performances from renowned musicians, actors, and dancers. The Broadway Through the Decades series at Hudson Yards brings elite musical performances to Lena’s Lounge, while Cathedral Hill residents enjoy regular jazz performances at Karl’s Lounge.
Both the Hudson Yards and Cathedral Hill communities feature lavish cinema rooms complete with popcorn and other refreshments. New and classic movies are screened daily, with films selected in collaboration with residents.
Health + Wellness
True luxury is rooted in well-being. Through a collaboration with Elevation Health, Coterie has developed exercise programs for older adults that can be customized to every resident’s needs – while also being fun. Coterie offers state-of-the-art fitness centers and a wide range of exercise classes where residents can work out in a social environment, including yoga, Pilates, low-impact aerobics, and dancing.
In addition to fitness classes, Coterie offers a wellness plan designed with Mayo Clinic that focuses on nutrition, cognitive health, and enhanced social well-being through group events like guided excursions, ice cream socials, and flower arranging.
Lifelong Learning
For those who value the pursuit of knowledge, Coterie offers a lifelong learning program that is second to none. Residents have the opportunity to engage with and enjoy a wide variety of educational seminars, art classes, and guest lectures.
Coterie’s collaboration with McNally Jackson provides residents with curated libraries and monthly book club selections. Hudson Yards residents enjoy a membership to 92NY, a global institution featuring The Himan Brown Program for adults 60 and older, allowing residents to attend live and virtual lectures and workshops on diverse topics such as finance, technology, history, philosophy, and the arts.
Social Connection
A cornerstone of life at Coterie is its lively social events, both within the community and out on the town.
Leisurely social outings, like group walks along the High Line in NYC (starting just outside Coterie Hudson Yards) and neighborhood walks in Cathedral Hill, offer residents opportunities to connect and form deep, lasting friendships. There are also organized outings to popular local restaurants, cafés, and wineries for lunch and dinner.
Residents also have plenty of opportunities to gather without leaving the community. Clubs for mahjong, Scrabble, and other games meet weekly, while events like Tea on the Terrace, Pub Trivia Night, and cocktail hour Mix and Mingle bring residents together throughout the week.
Family Bonding
Family members are warmly welcomed at Coterie, and its social calendar is designed to facilitate meaningful interactions between residents and their families. Coterie hosts special brunches for Mother’s Day and family feasts for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Hannukah.
Family members are also invited to attend movie nights, museum outings, and other community activities. From family-friendly cultural events to multi-generational holiday celebrations, Coterie works to ensure family members play an integral role in residents’ lives.
Special Celebrations
Coterie believes that life’s milestones should be celebrated in style. Coterie’s Hudson Yards and Cathedral Hill locations feature personalized event planning services for residents looking to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, and other special occasions. Coterie’s private dining rooms are perfect for hosting special meals, with custom menus planned alongside the Coterie culinary team.
Coterie also hosts group gatherings for a wide variety of seasonal events and social occasions. Past events include viewing parties for the Super Bowl, the Oscars, and the Kentucky Derby, as well as celebrations for Pride, the Fourth of July, the Olympics, Thanksgiving, and New Year’s.
Spiritual Well-Being
Spiritual well-being is an integral part of our overall health and happiness. Whether through prayer, meditation, or religious services, Coterie offers residents the opportunity to explore and nurture their spiritual lives in an environment that is supportive and respectful of all faiths. Residents and staff are invited to come together to celebrate religious holidays and observances that have meaning for them, including all the significant holy days in the Christian, Jewish, and Muslim traditions.
Luxury Meets Social Engagement
Coterie is the only true metropolitan luxury senior living option that not only strives to meet the high standards of its residents but also exceed them. Through a comprehensive social engagement program, Coterie offers a lifestyle as enriching as it is luxurious, and provides residents with opportunities to grow, connect, and celebrate life together.