Pea Ridge Times

Nonprofit center offers daytime fun for seniors

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Summer days don’t have to be slow and humdrum for seniors, thanks to Village House.

The nonprofit adult activity center provides daytime care for anyone who isn’t comfortabl­e staying home alone. It has offered supervised programs for participan­ts and respite for caregivers for more than 25 years.

Each day at Village House includes a full schedule of social, educationa­l and recreation­al activities. Games, music, crafts, daily exercise sessions and birthday parties are among the offerings. A home-cooked lunch, along with morning and afternoon snacks, are provided at no additional cost.

Village House has been expanding its activities for summer, adding jewelry and small woodworkin­g projects. The center also is constantly updating its exercise program for seniors to add new balance and mobility exercises. When the weather is cooperativ­e, visitors are treated to the occasional cookout.

Wheelchair-bound clients and those with in-

Village House policy requires its staff and volunteers to have double the amount of in-service hours required by state law.

continence issues are welcome at Village House, which is an ElderChoic­e provider.

Village House policy requires its staff and volunteers to have double the amount of in-service hours required by state law, and the facility has had zero deficienci­es on the last six state inspection­s.

Village House is located at 1801 Forest Hills Blvd, Suite 150, in Bella Vista. More informatio­n is available online at village

housebella­vista.com or by calling (479) 855-4449.

 ?? SPECIAL TO NWA MEDIA ?? Birthday parties are among the many activities for seniors at Village House in Bella Vista.
SPECIAL TO NWA MEDIA Birthday parties are among the many activities for seniors at Village House in Bella Vista.

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