Maris Pointe

Rev up your engines and join us for an unforgettable Car Show event! 🚗✨

Come enjoy a showcase of classic cars, vintage favorites, and unique rides while spending time with residents, families, and friends in our community. There will be music, refreshments, great conversation, and plenty of photo-worthy moments!

We invite you to cruise on over and experience the fun with us. We can’t wait to see you there!

Our community was full of creativity and joy as Kristin from Gulf Coast Art joined us for her monthly art therapy class. 🎨🌸 Residents explored water imaging, a unique painting style, and created beautiful springtime flowers in bloom.

The room was filled with smiles, laughter, and a wonderful sense of accomplishment—what a meaningful and inspiring day for everyone! 💛

🎉 Happy 95th Birthday to Our Wonderful Resident, Numidia! 🎂✨

Today, we celebrate not just another year, but all the joy, wisdom, and kindness you bring to our community. Your smile brightens our halls, and your stories remind us how special it is to be part of such a close-knit family.

Please join us in wishing Numidia a beautiful birthday filled with love, laughter, and all the things that make life sweet. 💐💛

Here’s to many more cherished moments together! 🥳🎈

Residient Spotlight: Marilyn J was born on March 21st to Leonard and Charlotte K. in Detroit, Michigan. She grew up alongside her two brothers, Michael and Charles, and her sister, Dorothy. Marilyn attended St. Rita’s Grade School and continued her education at Our Lady of Mercy High School. She then followed her passion for helping others by enrolling at St. Joseph’s School of Nursing in Detroit, where she earned her Registered Nurse (RN) degree. Marilyn continued her academic journey at the University of Detroit Mercy, where she received her master’s degree. Marilyn began her nursing career at Henry Ford Hospital, working with pediatric patients. She later worked in a pediatric doctor’s office before discovering her love for teaching. Marilyn became a Professor of Nursing at Macomb Community College, where she made a lasting impact. Along with a colleague, she helped develop and obtain national accreditation for a Medical Office Assistant program. Together, they prepared students for certification, established co-op opportunities, and helped place students in positions to successfully complete their training. Marilyn met her husband, John, on a blind date. When she returned home, she told her mother and grandmother, “If someone named John calls, tell him I’m not home!” Fortunately, John called again, and the rest is history. They were married in May 1963, and built a beautiful family together, including their daughter Laura, sons Stephen and Matt, three granddaughters, and one grandson. Marilyn has always enjoyed an active and adventurous life. She loves skiing, golfing, boating, and fishing even baiting her own hook. Family ski trips created many treasured memories, and her travels have taken her to the Grand Canyon, California, Las Vegas, New York, Saint Martins and several western European countries. John describes Marilyn as happy, intelligent, hardworking, and loving. Here at Maris Pointe, we know Marilyn as someone with a quick smile, a wonderful sense of humor, and a joyful spirit. She enjoys participating in activities and brings laughter to those around her.

🌟 Care Partner of the Month Spotlight 🌟

Please join us in celebrating Mini, our Care Partner of the Month! 💙

Mini shares, “I love working at Maris Pointe because it gives me a sense of purpose, connection, and pride every day. I enjoy the energy of everyone I work with and deeply appreciate being welcomed with open arms. Working here creates a sense of camaraderie and support which goes a long way. Maris Pointe gives me the satisfaction that I was lacking previously, and I can’t wait to see what the future has in store.”

We are so grateful to have Mini as part of our team. Her compassion, positivity, and dedication truly make a difference in the lives of our residents and fellow team members every single day. ✨

Congratulations, Mini—this recognition is so well deserved! 👏

Nancy T. was born on May 23 to Ernest and Gert T. in North Smithfield, Rhode Island. She grew up with two brothers and is a proud aunt to one nephew and two nieces. Nancy graduated from high school in Rhode Island and later enjoyed working in retail for Tommy Bahama. In her mid-20s, Nancy moved to Florida, where she spent many years working as an Administrative Assistant at Venice High School. During her time there, she received numerous Achievement Awards and made a lasting impact on the school community. Nancy also coached women’s weightlifting, leading her teams to multiple championships, an accomplishment she is very proud of. In addition to coaching, Nancy competed in weightlifting herself and earned many trophies and awards. She proudly displays photos and memories of these achievements in her apartment here at Maris Pointe. Nancy has always enjoyed traveling, especially trips to Europe with her brother. She loves the outdoors, going to the gym, butterflies, and listening to music—particularly Prince and David Bowie. You can often spot Nancy wearing her David Bowie T-shirt from a concert she attended. One of Nancy’s greatest joys is spending time with her cousin Susan and Susan’s wife, Denise. They describe Nancy as helpful, caring, sensitive, funny, and someone who loves to talk with people and make them feel good about themselves. Here at Maris Pointe, we know Nancy as someone who is always willing to help, loves to organize, greets everyone with a warm smile, and truly enjoys a good laugh. We are so proud to celebrate Nancy of Maris Pointe.

It was a lovely early Valentine's Day celebration! The afternoon was filled with the sweet sounds of Hannah Falestiny, who sang love songs through the ages that had everyone smiling, singing along and reminiscing. Our tables were decorated with chocolates and special framed photos from our December glamour shots. These pictures were lovingly prepared by the residents as Valentine’s Day gifts for their family members — we hope you treasure them as much as they enjoyed creating them for you. To top it all off, our taste buds were delighted with a delicious dinner prepared by Chef Emily. Everything was wonderful, and most importantly, our residents had a fantastic time celebrating love, friendship and community.

Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️

We recently had a wonderful flower arrangement class here at Maris Pointe. Our residents had so much fun creating their own beautiful arrangements for the dining tables. We’ll be enjoying their lovely creations over the next few days, and they truly add a special touch to our dining room. Please enjoy these fun photos and share them with family. 🌸

We had a very Merry Christmas at Maris Pointe!

Thank you to all the families and friends who attended our Thanksgiving lunch. We are truly grateful for your presence and support. So many of you jumped in to help, and it made the day even more special. It was a wonderful occasion filled with joy, good food and shared moments.

A special thank-you to Sheryl Sukenic, our harpist, who beautifully entertained everyone during the meal.

We appreciate each of you for being part of our Maris Pointe family.