Our residents take retirement "community" to a whole new level. There are dozens of groups actively participating in a wide variety of activities on our campus. Explore some of these groups below. New groups are always forming and as we find out about them, we will be sure to get this list updated. This list is by no means complete -- check back!

Light and Lively Exercises - Participants are better able to maintain their vitality while enjoying the company of neighbors and peers during several exercise sessions held weekly.  Your choice among low-impact and more vigorous sessions make the exercise programs at Peabody a sure fit to your ability.  Range of motion activities help with the restorative process after an illness or injury reduces mobility, whereas the more robust workouts help residents resist the physical effects of aging as long as possible.

Walking Groups - Several active groups exist around the initiative to walk for health.  For those who are able, walks through the 33-acre campus with manicured flower gardens and beautiful foliage.  For the less mobile, walking tours inside the Peabody buildings reveal beautiful artwork created by Peabody residents and professional artists alike.  Participants are encouraged to walk at their own pace and ability.

Tai Chi - Patterned after the far-eastern exercise combining slow movements with meditation, our Tai Chi sessions are a favorite among many.  A great combination - exercise and relaxation at the same time.  Why did we not learn this in PE class?

Bingo - An all-time favorite that transcends all ages.  We do not charge an admission fee and you will not win money.  However, fun is had by all participants.  Bingo is available to all residents throughout the Peabody campus.

Rock of Ages - This exciting intergenerational activity pairs Peabody residents with the infant and toddler groups of our on-campus Blessed Beginnings daycare center.   The benefits to both age groups are enormous and smiles are everywhere!

Sketching and Calligraphy Classes - Trained teachers help residents learn and maintain skills at sketching and ornate writing styles. Pencil, chalk, pen-and-ink and other common mediums are used.

Devotions - A mid-week Christian worship service led by our staff Director of Spiritual Life Services.  Open to all residents from across the Peabody campus, their families and Peabody staff.

Town Meetings - Each level of residence has the opportunity to meet and discuss opportunities for better living at Peabody.  These meetings are held by the Resident Council and include announcements of upcoming events and timely topics presented by members of the Peabody family or community leaders with question and answer time following.

Book Worm Club - This group meets in the on-campus Marion McKay Walley Library.  Contemporary fiction, classics and poetry are just some of the topic-specific Book Worm groups available.  The group typically chooses a title to read and then offers reviews and discussions of the topics presented in the writing.

Peabody Entertainers - Formed in 1998, the "Entertainers" perform for Peabody residents and throughout local communities at festivals and special events.  Some of the past events include "A Good Ol' Vaudeville Show" (1999), "A Dixieland Jamboree" (2000), "A Country Music Jamboree" (2001), and "Celebrate America: A Patriotic Musical" (2002).  Barbershop and Broadway tunes also make up special sessions conducted by the group.

The Peabody "Bus" - Join the bus as it visits cultural and dining destinations throughout the region.  Take in a dinner-theater or finish your Christmas shopping at curiosity and antique shops along the way.