Courtyard Luxury Senior Living in Clinton, New Jersey offers not just an amazing place to live but the opportunities to continue expanding knowledge and appreciation for the arts. Senior living in Clinton provides a supportive lifestyle to delve into all the elements of life that make every day more fun, more interesting, and much more fulfilling.
The Arts Abound
If you’re looking for opportunities to soak up the arts when you’re visiting your loved one at Courtyard Luxury Senior Living, there is no shortage of opportunities in Clinton.
In addition to the local art museums described in our blog, “Live Well During Retirement in Clinton, New Jersey,” the Art@Bainbridge, Princeton University Art Museum in Princeton offers a unique gallery housed in a restored colonial-era home dating to 1766. The museum offers diverse collections and exhibitions, as well as films, presentations, walking tours, and is open and free to the public.
For a truly unique artistic experience the Karl Stirner Arts Trail in nearby Easton, Pennsylvania, explores art in nature along a 1.75-mile trail and features the work of contemporary artists using different media and diverse disciplines.
Sample the works of regional artists at Stover Mill Gallery in Erwinna, Pennsylvania, which features artist receptions and exhibits, as well as a juried art exhibition and is funded in part by proceeds from The Tinicum Arts Festival in mid-July. The Allentown Art Museum offers not only art in old and new collections and exhibitions but a full calendar of opportunities to embrace the arts through events, hands-on activities, tours, and more.
The close proximity of Clinton to New York City opens the door to a breathtaking array of ways to experience art in some of the world’s most famous venues. At the top of the list is the truly amazing Museum of Modern Art (aka MoMA) the world-renowned home to more than 200,000 contemporary and modern works as well as films, performances, and exhibitions throughout the year. Visitors to MoMa will also want to plan ahead and take advantage of programs and workshops, free tours, and extraordinary performances by artists from around the world.
Equally wonderful is the Metropolitan Museum of Art (loving called “The Met”) which offers visitors an immersive artistic experience spanning millennia of art from ancient to modern through collections as diverse as Ancient African Art, Ancient American Art, European Sculptures and Decorative Arts, Greek and Roman Art, and Musical Instruments, to name a few. In addition to The Met Fifth Avenue location, The Met Cloisters offers visitors a look into the art and architecture of the Middle Ages in a landmark building complete with beautiful gardens.
Learn and Grow in Clinton, New Jersey
The thirst for knowledge can be hard to quench. Older adults of Courtyard Luxury Senior Living have the opportunity to hear from lecturers and speakers, dive into texts in our library, and participate in enriching activities that continue to strengthen the mind.
For those seeking more while residing in Clinton, a great place to begin is the Princeton Adult School. Founded in 1939 the school offers a variety of in-person and online classes designed for adult learners at every stage of their lives. Another excellent option is the Hunterdon County Library System which offers a full calendar of fun ways to learn, embrace the artist within, and take classes and workshops.
Always wanted to become a musician, singer, or song writer? Clinton Music Studios is the place to begin. Students can take lessons on different instruments, as well as voice training, songwriting, and music production including all the latest technological advances.
For seniors who keep technology at bay because it’s just too confusing, it’s time to get on board at the Senior Tech Club Academy, a service of the City of Clinton. It’s easy and free to enroll in a variety of online classes that include topics like “I Didn’t Know My iPhone Could Do This!,” “Protecting Your Data and Privacy,” and “Exploring Smart Speakers and Virtual Assistants,” and avid readers will also appreciate the class on how to download books to a smartphone, tablet, or computer.
Clinton crafters will love the offerings at The Bloomin’ Cottage in Phillipsburg where creative friends get together to make beautiful, fun and useful creations or try The Painter’s Loft Art Studio in Pennington to learn pottery making, painting, candle making, and more in a hands-on DYI atmosphere.
Retirement at Courtyard Luxury Senior Living in Clinton, New Jersey offers an elevated lifestyle complete with everything needed for a fun, exciting and stimulating life. Download a brochure to learn more about what to expect from the very best.