Open Mic

Picture this dynamic scene…a room full of people, participating in a lively competition while shaking pom-poms and barking out loud in excitement.  That’s exactly what happened at the "Top Dog Wii Tournament" at The Village at Gleannloch Farms.  The seniors battled the younger staff and they won!  The final score was 333 to 216.  More than 50 people attended and everyone had a great time.

Believe it or not, this all started because  94-year-old Dan Morford who is blind in one eye had a clever idea.  Morford loved to bowl in his younger years and as he aged, he was looking for a way to stay active while having fun.  He discovered Wii bowling and introduced it to the other residents.  He never expected so many people would fall in love with the game too. 

“Once I got a few people interested, it spread like wildfire,” said Morford.  “It’s like any other game of skill, it adds to your enthusiasm.” 

The staff enjoyed the competition and they are not sore losers. 

“It’s fun to get together in a playful way.  The residents truly beat us big time and they’re seriously good,” said Mimi Collins, Lifestyles Director at The Village at Gleannloch Farms. 

The event is a true bonding experience and it develops a sense of camaraderie for residents and staff alike.  Plus, everyone gets some exercise while keeping their minds sharp.  

“It’s not entirely for the score, it’s for the fun of it.  It’s great fun, knocking those pins over,” said Morford.

ABOUT THE VILLAGE AT GLEANNLOCH FARMS

Sponsored and owned by Lutheran Social Services of the South, Inc., The Village at Gleannloch Farms is a not-for-profit community offering 123 independent living apartments and cottages for active adults aged 62 and above. In addition, the community offers a continuum of care including 30 assisted living apartments, 18 memory support residences, and 35 private skilled nursing suites.

Located at Champion Forest Drive and Northpointe Boulevard, the community is situated on 25 acres and is designed to resemble the property’s original architecture. Architect of the project, three architecture of Dallas, incorporated native Gleannloch Farms stone and wood overhangs, balconies, trellises and fences to promote a “countryside residence” exterior. The community’s interior, designed by Faulkner Design Group of Dallas, features arts-and-crafts period influences using wood paneling, stained glass and wood-beamed ceilings.

The community adds to the already extensive variety of residential housing options available in Gleannloch Farms. Other Gleannloch Farms amenities include a lakeside aquatic and athletic complex, equestrian center, championship golf course, hiking and biking trails, and highly acclaimed schools.

In addition to a full range of health care options, The Village at Gleannloch Farms offers a variety of resort-style amenities including landscaped courtyards, multiple dining venues, and common areas totaling over 148,000 square-feet. The common area spaces include a 100-seat chapel, library and business center, creative arts studio, full-service beauty salon and barbershop, heated outdoor saltwater pool and fitness center.

For information about The Village at Gleannloch Farms please visit the community web site at www.villageatgleannlochfarms.com, or call (877) 312-2140.