Events

Shelter in Place

At Cottingham we have opened our dining rooms with restrictions.  We are staying 6 feet apart, and no more than two residents at a table.   Our activities department is doing “hallway” activities with our residents, such as Bingo and sing-a-longs, passing out puzzle packets, and enjoying outside social distancing activities.  We have also begun to have some activities in our Sharon Room, Game Room, and Craft Studio with a limit of 10 people per activity.  Residents must sign up ahead of time,
Once the Shelter in Place order has been lifted we will resume our regular activities such as the ones you see below.

Yoga- half hour Saturdays 10:00 a.m.

Alison Vollmer, a certified Yoga Instructor, has developed a chair yoga class ideal for the residents at Cottingham. Her half hour exercise classes are held each Saturday morning at 10:00 am. Our residents receive many benefits from Yoga. Some of them include: increased flexibility, muscle strength and tone, improved respiration, energy and vitality!

Carpet Cruisers

Our Cottingham Carpet Cruisers have collectively walked over 16,000 miles. It doesn’t matter if it’s raining or snowing, our residents walk the hallways of Cottingham saying “hi” to neighbors as they rack up the miles! With each milestone they reach they are recognized. Walking has many advantages for seniors such as, improving arthritis symptoms, reducing anxiety, depression and adds to overall heart health among other things. Go Carpet Cruisers!

Wii Bowling- Once a week

Our residents love to compete and Wii bowling is just one of the ways they have fun doing it! Even though it is a lot of fun, Wii bowling has other rewards, such as, improves attention and reaction time, both physical and cognitive stimulation, improvement in knowledge acquisition and retention and significant increases in positive emotions. Not to mention improvement in core stability and balance! Our Will Bowling Team meets once a week and also competes with other communities.

Morning Stretch- Tuesdays 9:30 a.m.

This seems simple and maybe not worth the time BUT stretching can help seniors offset decline in the flexibility of joints and help you to stay independent and active.

Art Class ~ all skills

Windsor Court resident, Mary Sergent, teaches an art class. Class participants work with water colors, pastels and sketching. From beginners to advanced artists, this class offers a little something for everyone. Art has its compensations too. It is a way to express yourself, and improve communication; adults who participate in the arts are less likely to experience feelings of loneliness and isolation. Art classes can also increase intellectual stimulation, exercise the brain and promote memory health. Amazing isn’t it? We now also offer sketch classes, canvas classes, card crafting and jewelry making classes on Tuesdays at 2:00 pm!

Cottingham's Lunch Bunch - Tuesdays

On most Tuesdays the Cottingham bus heads to restaurants around the Greater Cincinnati Area for our weekly lunch outing. Destinations in the past few months have included Cooper’s Hawk, Ron’s Roost, Milanos, Mecklenburg Gardens, Wildflower Café, Tousey House, and more. We are on a quest to find Cincinnati’s best lunch deals and are having a great time exploring the many, many restaurants in the Greater Cincinnati area! What are the benefits to the Lunch Bunch? Great company, laughter and a good time!

Fireside Music

Music fills the Fireside Lounge twice a week. These venues offer a variety of musical styles – from swing, big band, classical, blues, and even operas! Socialize with your neighbors, sit back, relax and enjoy the music.

Wine and Cheese - Sat. 3:30 p.m.

Our residents enjoy a Wine and Cheese Social every Wednesday and Saturday afternoon at 3:30 pm. Complete with an assortment of appetizers, cheeses, vegetables and beverages. These socials are a great way to enjoy some time with friends, catch up on the days events, and unwind before heading into dinner.

Card Games Galore!

The residents gather in the Game Room for friendly card games of all sorts!

Water Aerobics! SIGN UP REQUIRED

Have fun and get a work out at the same time during our SPLASH Classes! Call for dates and times! See you at the pool!

Chair Volleyball

Okay, so you think “chair volleyball?” Well, let me tell you, our residents at Cottingham have more fun than you could imagine! And they are really competitive! A fun game that is played with a beach ball, chair volleyball is great for upper body mobility and joint flexibility. Improves hand-eye coordination, muscle tone and keeps your mind active. If you want to remain active mentally and physically, chair volleyball is right up your alley. Have fun, make friends, and be active! We even compete with other communities! Go Team Cottingham!

Many other Activities to attend!

Cottingham has many other activities to choose from! There is Pocket Billiards, Pokeno Games, Euchre, Bingo, Bible Study, Rummikub, Coffee and Donuts, Coffee Klatch, Scrabble, Shuffleboard, Black Jack, Bunko, Yahtzee, and more!

Cuisine Club at Cottingham! RSVP Required

Join us for a Cuisine Club Luncheon! Prepared by two of our residents. The menu is always different and we always have fun!

Out to lunch at The Hanger with some friends and neighbors!

Getting together with some friends to play BUNKO!

ENTERTAINMENT - Fireside Lounge

Join the FUN!

Every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday!  Play games and win Goodies!  We make a lot of noise having fun!

Mixed Drink Monday

Join us for some fun and laughter on Mix Drink Monday

Donuts and Coffee

Coffee & Donuts/10:15
Coffee & Donuts/10:15
Coffee & Donuts/10:15
Coffee & Donuts/10:15
Coffee & Donuts/10:15

ENTERTAINMENT - Fireside Lounge

Happy Hour Duo/ 7 pm
Just the 2 of Us / 7 pm

Shuffleboard

Let’s have some fun! Shuffleboard every Saturday! And any other time you want to play!

Gone Shopping!

Off to Kohl’s!

We are off again!  Going to BJ’s Restaurant / Brewhouse for lunch!

Drawing with Mary for beginners up to advanced! All are welcome!

Wine & Cheese

A “get together” with our friends and neighbors every Saturday!

Lunch Bunch! RSVP Required to join us

the Hanger
BJ’s Restaurant / Brewhouse
Dingle House
McCauly’s Pub
Cracker Barrel

Going to Dingle House for lunch.  Good times ahead!

Mary Kay

We feel like being pampered, so Mary Kay is coming!

Library Book Club - RSVP Required

Join our Book Club! – Call for a date and time.

a.k.a. The Fireside Tavern! Neighbors and Friends having fun!

ENTERTAINMENT ~ Fireside Lounge

Mr. Chris / 7 pm
Mark Snow / 7 pm

Gone Shopping

We are going to Target and do some shopping!

Coffee Klatch Get Together

Coffee Klatch – 10:15 am
Coffee Klatch – 10:15 am
Coffee Klatch – 10:15 am
Coffee Klatch – 10:15 am

Socials

Peanut Butter Social
Mixed Drink Monday
Miller’s Sports Bar
Daylight Saving Time Social
Popcorn Social
Irish Social

Socials

Mixed Drink Monday
St. Patrick’s Day Social
Miller’s Sports Bar & Grill
Chip & Dip Social
Chocolate Chip Social
Spring Training Social

Now we are off to McCauly’s Pub for lunch!  YUM!

ENTERTAINMENT - Fireside Lounge

Mike Pendell / 7 pm
Ellen Gould / 7 pm
Sharonville Chorus / 7 pm

Zumba Class!

Thursdays ~
Keep Moving!!

Going to Cracker Barrel for lunch and little shopping!

Games Galore! Call to join in!

Black Jack ~
Bingo ~
Nickel Bingo –
Quarter Bingo –
Pokeno ~
Scrabble ~
Billiards ~

Volunteers are always Welcome!

If you are interested in volunteering as a group or as an individual, we would love for you to call us. A couple of hours here and there makes all the difference. Our residents love to meet new people, and to have a good time. If you feel that you would like to volunteer at Cottingham please give our Activities Director a call at 513-563-3600. Thank you!