A Season for Togetherness: Holidays and Family at Windsong of Sonoma

• Vibrant Life® "Be Family" centers on cherishing family connections and sharing and continuing family traditions.
• Community spaces, from the Bistro to the private dining room, give families room to gather throughout the season.
• Assisted living, memory care, and respite care support residents and the families who care for them.

The holidays tend to come back to one idea: being with the people who matter most. At Windsong of Sonoma Senior Living, that idea is part of daily life through Vibrant Life®, a program designed to connect residents with family, friends, and the community. Its "Be Family" pillar focuses on cherishing family connections and on sharing and continuing family traditions, a focus that carries through every season, the holidays included.

Togetherness during the holidays doesn't have to depend on a single dinner or one date on the calendar. Whether a loved one lives in assisted living or memory care, Windsong offers families a setting where time together can happen throughout the season, in whatever way fits them best.

Vibrant Life® lets residents create their own schedules based on their interests, preferences, routines, and abilities, supported by a resident-inspired social calendar of leisure, educational, and social activities. The community's amenities include spaces made for time with family, and dining features award-winning Elevate® culinary offerings served restaurant-style.

Family Traditions, Carried Forward

Holiday visits often hold the most meaning when they're built around what's already familiar: a favorite song, a story told every year, or photographs from celebrations past. The Vibrant Life® "Be Social" pillar speaks to the same spirit, with an emphasis on celebrating the moments and making time to talk, laugh, and listen.

Windsong's community spaces give those moments a place to happen. The private dining room is set up for meals with fellow residents and family. Common sitting areas offer room to pass time with friends and family, the café-style Bistro provides a relaxed spot to share a meal, and the outdoor patio offers fresh air when the weather allows.

A Community That Celebrates Together

Seasonal celebrations at Windsong bring residents, staff, and families together, and they are one of the ways the "Be Family" pillar shows up across the year. Alongside those occasions, Windsong holds scheduled resident and family meetings, offering group events and time with friends and family as part of community life.

Support That Lets Families Focus on Each Other

For family caregivers, the holiday season can be a full one. Windsong's Respite Care program offers temporary, all-inclusive stays that give caregivers a break for any and all reasons, while respite guests have access to the same amenities and care Windsong provides every day. That support allows families to spend the season focused on one another.

The holidays are a reminder of what "Be Family" means at Windsong of Sonoma: connection, tradition, and time well spent together. To see the spaces where families gather and learn more about life in the community, schedule a tour of Windsong of Sonoma Senior Living.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a senior try living at Windsong of Sonoma before making a move?

Yes. In addition to supporting caregivers, the Respite Care program offers a temporary trial stay for seniors considering a move. Respite stays include three meals a day with a choice of dining options, weekly linen and housekeeping services, and social and leisure activities through Vibrant Life®.

Is support available when family members aren't visiting?

Windsong has caring, passionate staff available around the clock and a 24-hour response system. Residents also receive monthly wellness visits by a licensed on-staff nurse.

Where is Windsong of Sonoma Senior Living located?

Windsong of Sonoma is located at 815 Wood Sorrel Drive, Petaluma, CA 94954. The community can be reached at 707.776.2885.

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