Enriching Activities for
the “Fullness of Life” Program
Cornell Estates is committed to the health and well being of all seniors. Research has shown that keeping our mind and body active enhances our quality of life across the lifespan. Providing the Cornell Estates community of residents with art, education and musical opportunities as well as creating community partnerships has proven to be the right approach in fulfilling this goal for a happy, healthy lifestyle. Partnerships with area businesses, schools and churches are an integral part of our success in bringing meaningful activities to our residents, their families and for the greater community. This page is a snapshot of all the opportunities which Cornell Estates’ staff, residents, families and our partners have achieved toward a new paradigm of senior living we call the “Fullness of Life!”
Debbie Van Dyne, RN
Executive Director
Featured Activities for March:
- Friday, March 5th: Hillsboro Symphony at Liberty High School
- Wednesday, March 10th: SHIBA Medicare Information Seminar
- Thursday, March 11th: Oregon Trail Museum; Water Color Class; Poetry Reading
- Friday, March 12th: Artist at Cornell, featuring Jim Smith
- Saturday, March 13th: “Spring Miniatures” club workshop
- Monday, March 15th: SMART, Making New Readers at Mooberry Elementary
- Wednesday, March 17th: St. Patrick’s Day Party, featuring Phillip Clayton-Thompson singing SINATRA
- Friday, March 19th: Educational Lecture Series “ Environmental Threats”
- Thursday, March 25th: Spirit Mountain
- Friday, March 26th: Travelogue Series “New Zealand”
Cornell Estates bus provides a regular schedule for shopping trips, doctor appointments, the public library, art museums and country drives as well as excursions to the beach and other areas of interest around the state. You can be as busy as you want…it’s up to you!

Life Long Learning
- Boost Your Memory
- Current Events
- Water Color
- Travelogues
- Educational Lectures
- PCC Write Your Life Story
- Horticulture
Community Engagement
- Friendly Visitors
- Pen Pals
- SMART
(Start making a Reader Today) - Youth Knitting Club
- Youth Chess Club
- Christmas Bazaar
- “Hillsboro Toy and Joy Program”

Spiritual & Renewal
- Bible Study
- Prayer Meeting
- Church of Christ choir
- Catholic Communion
- Sunday Service
- Veterans Day
- National Day of Prayer
Celebration - Non denominational Sunday
church service

Recreation
- Bingo
- Bridge Club
- Bunco
- Pinochle
- Play Pool
- Cribbage
- Movies
- Wii

Travel
- Tulip/Iris Gardens
- Spirit Mountain
- Museums
- Columbia Gorge
- Picnics
- Mystery Rides
- Hillsboro Symphony
- Shute Park Concerts
- Portland Zoo
- Community Events

Arts, Culture & Entertainment
- Knitting/Crochet Club
- Book Club
- Senior Serenaders
- Artist @ Cornell
- Accordion Dinner Music
- Pianist
- Entertainers
- Cornell Choir
- Intel Choir
- Hillsboro Symphony Performers
- Hillsboro Community Arts-Artist@ Cornell

Health & Wellness
- Stretch, Flex and Energize
- Work out circle
- Walking Club
- Blood Pressure Clinic
- Pretty Nails
- Facials
- Hearing Aid Service
- Balance & Leg Strength
- Exercise Room
- Podiatry Services
- Pet Therapy