Activities at Pioneer Village

We have a variety of activities, exercise classes, social groups, special events, excursions and entertainment choices that are available at our community. Here are just a few examples.

Physical Exercise Classes

  • Wii Bowling Tournaments
  • Strength and balance offers low impact exercises that improve core strength and help to improve balance.
  • Sit and Be Fit offers low impact exercise that improves core strength and helps to improve balance.
  • Seated Tai Chi
  • Yoga

Social Groups/Activities

  • Craft Projects – Painting and decorating things, decorating hats for summer.
  • Men's Club (special trips, breakfast meetings, out to lunch)
  • Men's and Women's Billiard Groups
  • Craft / Sewing Room – quilting, sewing, knitting, crocheting, embroidering
  • Puzzle Mania Groups
  • Bible Study and Worship/Fellowship
  • Cooking Club
  • Ice Cream Socials with Homemade Ice Cream
  • Sing-a-longs
  • Summertime Smoothies & Snow Cones Socials
  • Watermelon Spitting Contest
  • Birthday Bashes - Root beer floats is a favorite!
  • Red Hat Ladies Club
  • Wine & Cheese Social
  • Social Hour
  • Learn to Play Bridge
  • Themed/Special Events
  • Card Clubs - including Bridge and Pinochle
  • Birthday Celebrations
  • Picnics
  • Painting classes
  • Summer Family Barbecues
  • Themed Dinners around holidays

Excursions

  • Bus Trips
  • Lunch Outings
  • Fishing at a Trout Farm
  • Tulip Farm Visits
  • Casino
  • Shopping Trips

Entertainment

  • Movie Matinee with snacks
  • Poetry Readings
  • Live Music and Entertainment

Our activities at Pioneer Village are designed for all levels of our care including: independent living, assisted living, home care, respite care, and hospice. Learn more about independent living in Jacksonville and how it can benefit you.

Resident activities at Pioneer Village Independent Living

“The caring, attentive staff is wonderful. Great activities are run by an amazing activities coordinator. Being out of state is much easier with such a great staff taking care of my mom.”

– Shirley M.