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Capri Communities is a highly-respected authority on senior living and on a wide variety of topics relating to older adults and active aging. With 18 communities in southeastern Wisconsin that feature Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care apartments and housing, Capri Communities is focused on delivering superior care and helping our residents enjoy life at every age.

Enjoy Life Active Aging Symposium

Live Life to the Fullest at the Enjoy Life Active Aging Symposium

Capri Communities’ 3rd annual Enjoy Life Active Aging Symposium will take place on Wednesday, June 4 from 8:30am – 3:00pm at Elmbrook Church. This FREE and uplifting annual senior event encourages older adults to get involved, try new things and live life to the fullest, whatever that may mean to them. 3rd Annual Enjoy Life Active Aging Symposium June 4,

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Hello, Mequon! Capri Communities Welcomes Teal Shores

On September 9, 2024, Capri Communities welcomed Teal Shores of Mequon into its family.  This vibrant senior living community offers Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care apartments, all located on 19-acres of natural woodland in the heart of the thriving town of Mequon on Milwaukee’s North Shore.  Named for its proximity to Lake Michigan, Teal Shores offers top-of-the-line amenities,

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Capri Innovates with Four-Day Work Week

As a leading senior living provider in Wisconsin, Capri is dedicated to improving the work-life balance of our care teams, recognizing that happier, more fulfilled employees are essential to providing the best possible care for our residents. This commitment to innovation and employee well-being was recently recognized on a national level when Capri Communities received the prestigious Best of the

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Capri’s Highlights From The Waukesha Business Alliance Summit

Last month, Sam Smith, our Sr. HR Business Partner – Talent Acquisition Manager, had the pleasure of representing Capri at the Waukesha Business Alliance’s 1st Annual Workforce Summit at Carthage College. This event focused on the best practices for employee retention strategies, providing a fantastic opportunity to connect and share insights with other local businesses. The day kicked off with

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Hello, Appleton! Capri Communities Welcomes Ballard Glenn

On May 6, 2024, Capri Communities welcomed Ballard Glenn of Appleton into its family. This stunning Assisted Living community, formerly known as Century Oaks, is an exciting expansion for Capri into the Appleton market. The community is currently comprised of 45 Assisted Living studio apartments, each filled with top-of-the-line finishes and architectural details. Named for its location between Ballard Road

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Embrace Active Aging: Join Us for the 2nd Annual Enjoy Life Symposium!

The 2nd annual Enjoy Life Active Aging Symposium, presented by Capri Communities, is set to take place at the Brookfield Conference Center on Tuesday, June 11 from 9 am to 2:30 pm. This FREE event for older adults 55+ is all about celebrating active aging and encouraging individuals to try new things, get involved and live life to the fullest –

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The 2023 Jimmy Awards

“And the jimmy goes to…!” On February 22, Capri hosted our 2nd annual jimmy awards. This Capri awards program recognizes community staff members who exemplify our mission and values and is named after our founder, Jim Tarantino. In 2022, when the program was first developed, Jim was approached to see if he would allow us to use his family and

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Introducing Sorriso – Capri Communities’ New 55+ Active Aging Development

The Grace Commons Campus in Menomonee Falls, WI is the location of Capri Communities’ first-ever 55+ active adult living development – Sorriso.  Sorriso, Italian for smile, is designed for empty nesters, solo agers, active adults and really anyone who is ready to take on life’s next chapter with zeal, purpose and community. It offers a vibrant, maintenance-free way of life

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Enjoy Life Active Aging Symposium

Wednesday, June 21 | 8 am – 2 pm Brookfield Conference Center | 325 S Moorland Rd, Brookfield Who says that getting older means it’s time to slow down and stop enjoying life to the fullest? Not Capri Communities, which is why they are bringing to Southeast Wisconsin the first annual Enjoy Life Active Aging Symposium for older adults, taking

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Grace Commons’ Senior Prom

Love was in the air on Thursday, April 20th, as Grace Commons residents celebrated their own “A Night in Paris” senior prom. Nearly 100 residents gathered for an afternoon of music, dancing, and French-themed food and drink pairings. The event kicked off with a Grand March where the residents strolled through the Grace Commons tap room with a warm welcome

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