The staff of Encore Communities enjoys planning and hosting exciting, fun and interesting events throughout the year. We welcome your suggestions, too! If you would like more information about any of the activities you see listed, please just Ask Encore or contact Peggy Reece at (360) 692-4480.

"Wild, Wild West!"

Get out those boots & spurs, folks, ‘cause we’re heading out to Cowboy Country at Encore Communities!

Sunday, September 12, 12:30-2:00pm • Open House!

Resident families and friends are invited to join us for one of Chef Dan's spectacular buffets. This is our Official "Come and See the Remodeled Dogwood Room Celebration". There will be free raffles to enter and family photos in front of the fireplace.

Monday, September 13 • Blue Monday

Wear blue today and join the fun at our Blue Party at 3:00pm! We will have the Saddest Face Contest, Sing the Blues Karaoke, and snack on, what else!, blue food. There will also be Spin the Wheel in the front lobby all day!

Tuesday, September 14 • Slimy Game Day

Feel free to participate or just come in the afternoon and watch the assortment of "gooey" games that Ron has put together. Bob for Apples in a tub of Jello, find a partner for the No-Hands Peanut Butter Eating Contest, and cheer on our team at the Egg Blow Contest!

Wednesday, September 15 • Sports Day

The employee Egg Toss Contest has become an Alpine Tradition! Ron is adding a Muscle Man contest and he promises that even 90-pound weaklings can win. Games begin at 2:00pm. To get ready for the tailgating parties, we will have a hot dog and chili cookoff at 11:00am.

Thursday, September 16, 2:00pm • School Days

We had so much fun at last year's Spelling Bee that we are doing it again this year at 2:00. This is a resident vs. employees event. Going along with the theme of the day, we will have old-fashioned box lunches and Name that School Day Song contest at 3:00pm. This evening is Swing Fever! We usually have to wait a whole year for Swing Fever to return, but in honor of Assisted Living Week, the are returning early! We will have dancing to the sound of our favorite big band at 6:00pm.

Friday, Septmber 17 • Western Day

Wear your Western Duds for a picnic lunch to Harstine Island. Enjoy the square dancers when you return! There will be a cake walk, with fresh cake (we promise!) in the afternoon.

Saturday, September 18, 3:00pm • Polynesian Dancers

Back by popular request, the Polynesian Dancers are always entertaining! Wear your tropical and Hawaiian shirts!

Sunday, September 19, 11:30-1:00 • Antique Car Show

Everyone had such a good time last month and we enjoyed the cars so much that the Antique Car Club is returning! We will also have hamburgers and hot dogs for everyone to enjoy!

Thursday, September 9, 2:00pm • Wild West Day

Calling all cowboys and cowgirls...dust off your boots for a Wild West Day! You'll be "wanted" all day long...we're rounding up varmits and putting them in the hoosegow. At 2:00, the horses will arrive at the Clearbrook Coral. Have your picture taken and pet the beautiful animals. From 5:00-7:00, enjoy some chuck wagon BBQ with country western music performed by Fred McCarter.

Friday, September 17, 2:00pm • National Assisted Living Week Celebration

The Spectaculars will perform for us as we celebrate National Assisted Living Week. Bring your best Clearbrook Inn stories, and join us for the fun!

Thursday, September 23, 2:00pm • Monthly Birthday Party

To celebrate our September birthdays, we will have entertainment by the fabulous group "The Sunshine Singers", and of course, birthday cake!

Friday, September 24, 7:00pm • Friday Night Social

Let's celebrate the start of the weekend with music, wine, cheese and crackers, as well as games!

Sunday, September 26 • Master Jump Rope

Mark Rothstein, Master Jump Rope Skipper, will be here to amaze us with his skipping skills. Let's reminisce about the last time we jumped rope as we enjoy Mark's entertainment!

Thursday, September 30, 2:00pm • Arm Chair Travel to Spain

Join us as we delight in a journey of Spain, from the historic sights to the Roman Empire Roads, to the Santiago de Compostela to Portugal. We will have slides and narration from award winning photographer Kit Taylor. We will also have wine and bread to feast on for our journey.

Thursday, September 2, 11:30am • Molly Ward Gardens and Valley Nursery

We have a “growing” theme going today! First, lunch at one of our favorite restaurants, the friendly and charming Molly Ward Gardens out on Big Valley Road—the grounds are lush with flowers, shrubs, and trees and accented with wonderful whimsy! And the food—they grow much of it there and use fresh local ingredients—is always imaginative and divinely delicious! What better way to finish off this inspirational experience than visiting the nursery to see it there is anything we can’t resist for our containers or window boxes!

Thursday, September 9, 1:30pm • Real Cowpokes and Their Horses

Cindy, our assistant marketing director, is really a cowgirl who just blesses us during the week with her other skills. She and her husband Jimmy will be bringing their beautiful American Quarter Horses, Boon and Harley, to the campus for meet and greet and maybe she’ll throw her lariat for us. 

Tuesday, September 21, 10:00am • Rothschild House Tour

Port Townsend is one of our area’s most notable early settlements—we’re not sure if there were cowboys here in the 1800’s, but we know there were some indomitable pioneers, and we are going to tour the home of one of them. The Jefferson County Historical Society is displaying all the black dresses from their textile collection, from 19th century evening gowns to a 1920’s satin flapper chemise, in the house built in 1868 and only lived in by Rothschild family members. Chef Sarah will pack us one of her famous box lunches and we will picnic at Chetzemoka Park after our tour.

Thursday, September 30, 4:30 to 6:30pm • Wild Wild West Dinner

The saloon will be open, Pete and Karen will be singin’, and the fun will be ridin’ high tonight—but watch yerself, because one too many whiskeys or getting caught stealin’ cookies could land you in the hoosegow! Best be wearin’ yer best western duds tonight!

Tuesday, September 7, 11:30am • Zumba Dance Class

Are you looking for a fun way to get your daily fitness in? Come join us for our Zumba Dance Fitness! You'll have so much fun it won't even feel like exercuse!

Friday, September 10, 3:00pm • Wine & Cheese Social

There is nothing more elegant than wine and cheese! Join us as we enjoy the delicate taste of wine, and its complement, cheese!

Sunday, September 12, 2:00pm • Monopoly

Join us for a classic game of Monopoly...buy properties, build on your real estate ventures, and have fun! The most business-savvy player wins!

Monday, September 13, 11:30am • Classic Music by Vince Page

Relax to classic music with Vince...clearing your mind and enjoying the sound makes for a perfect day!

Wednesday, Septmeber 29, 9:00am • Waffle Breakfast

Waffle breakfast...delicious! Come join us for our amazing waffles...after all, breakfast is the most important meal of the day!