Resident Stories at Elim Park
Discover what life at Elim Park looks like through the people who call it home. Our Resident Stories highlight real experiences from residents enjoying Independent Living in Cheshire, CT, from staying active and pursuing new passions to finding connection, purpose, and peace of mind in a welcoming community.
Clay Norman | Doing What He Loves Every Day
For Clay, life at Elim Park is about staying engaged, continuing to do what he loves, and having the freedom to enjoy each day his way. From traveling the world with his wife to staying active in the fitness center and working with his hands in the woodshop, he’s found a lifestyle that supports both his interests and his sense of purpose.
Barbara Welker Griggs | “I’ve Reinvented My Life”
Through Barbara’s story, you’ll get a glimpse of what life at Elim Park can be like. Like many of our residents, she stays active, spends time in the gardens, and enjoys life here with her beloved pets by her side. She has truly made this community her home.
Pet-Friendly Living: Barbara’s Story at Elim Park
For Barbara, having pets isn’t optional, it’s just part of her life. They’ve always been there, and when she started thinking about moving, she knew one thing for sure: wherever she went, they were coming too. That’s what made Elim Park feel like the right fit…
Staying Active & Connected: Barbara’s Story at Elim Park
Staying active is one of the most powerful ways to support health, happiness, and overall well-being. At Elim Park, staying active goes far beyond exercise. It’s about movement, connection, purpose, and joy. Like many of our residents, Barbara has embraced…
Finding Joy in the Gardens: Barbara’s Story at Elim Park
For Barbara, life at Elim Park is made up of simple, meaningful moments, many of them starting with a walk around campus. The landscaping is one of the things that makes Elim Park feel so special. It changes with the seasons…
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