What differentiates The McAuley from other retirement communities? Our
active, involved and community-minded residents. Innovators in
business, medicine, the arts, law and higher education, these
extraordinary individuals continue to pursue life with vigor and
excitement.
Residents enjoy organizing a variety of activities on their own, from
social and recreational programs to artistic endeavors and volunteer
efforts. Everyone is welcome to participate; yet those who prefer their
privacy find that it is always respected. At The McAuley, the choice is
always yours.
Resident Committees
The McAuley’s resident committees offer an outlet for every interest and talent. Some of these resident committees include:
- Academic Liaison to Saint Joseph College
- Budget
- Landscaping and Grounds
- Concept Committee
- Decorations
- Finance
- Flower Arranging
- Food
- Greenhouse
- Health and Wellness
- Library
- Resident Programs
- Welcoming
Resident-Organized Activities
Residents frequently get together to enjoy their favorite pastimes, such as:
- Aerobics/Exercise
- Bridge
- Chorus
- Gardening
- Knitting
- Painting
- Poetry and Writer’s Group
- Woodworking
- Scrabble
- Newsletter
Additional Programs Offered
by The McAuley
The McAuley plans a variety of programs tailored to residents' interests, including:
- Concerts and lectures
- Cruises along the Connecticut River
- Outings to the Connecticut wine country
- Visits to historic sites of West Hartford
- Events at Saint Joseph College
- Movies in The McAuley auditorium
- Trips to New York City, Boston, the Connecticut shore and nearby mountains
- Holiday dances and parties
Whatever your interests or pursuits, you’ll always find someone to share them with as a resident of The McAuley!
