Enjoy the full Lifestyle Segment Here: Happy Hours with Purpose: How Senior Star Communities Build Connection Through Social Wellness
Social Wellness as a Key to Thriving
For seniors, socialization isn’t just about enjoyment, it’s vital to health and well-being. At Senior Star, we recognize that meaningful connections help reduce isolation, build confidence, and spark joy. That’s why social wellness is woven into the very fabric of our communities.
Recently, our Harrison on 5th community in Columbus was featured in a lifestyle segment showcasing how Senior Star communities bring this philosophy to life. Each Friday, at Harrison on 5th, residents gather for a lively happy hour in the Buckeye Pub.
On the surface, it’s cocktails, mocktails, and entertainment, but beneath that, it’s a wellness strategy.
More Than Just Drinks
At Senior Star, happy hours are designed to be experiences. Resident-driven and themed, they create opportunities for connection and celebration. Whether it’s a cocktail mixology class or a football tailgate party, these gatherings bring people together in ways that feel vibrant and familiar.
As Harrison on 5th Program Coordinator Kelly Demuth explained: “It’s not just about drinks, it’s about community. These events reduce isolation, build friendships, and give residents a sense of belonging.”
Nourishment and Wellness
These events also tie into another core philosophy: our Senior Star Seven Areas of Wellness. Dining isn’t just nutrition, it’s joy, choice, and connection. Pairing food, themed beverages, and entertainment creates an intentional balance of physical and social well-being.
Experience It for Yourself
From Columbus to Cincinnati, Kansas City to Tulsa, Senior Star communities embrace social wellness as an essential part of independent living. As Harrison on 5th’s segment highlighted, it’s about creating purposeful opportunities for connection that help residents thrive.
We invite families to schedule a tour, or join us at a Friday happy hour at Harrison on 5th, to experience firsthand how Senior Star is redefining community living with love, joy, and connection.
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FAQ
- Why are happy hours important in senior living?
Happy hours reduce isolation, foster social connections, and support overall well-being for residents. - How are Senior Star happy hours different?
Our happy hours are adventurously themed, resident-driven, and designed as experiences, complete with mixology, entertainment, and purpose-filled connection. - What role does social wellness play at Senior Star?
Social wellness is part of our Signature Seven Areas of Wellness, ensuring residents feel joy, belonging, and purpose every day.