08/28/2026
June was a busy month at Retirement Housing Foundation's Capitol Towers!
Residents celebrated America’s 250th anniversary with an ice cream social, a community conversation about what America means to them, and patriotic rock painting for the Pride Rock garden. Undergraduate students UConn conn also provided a body mechanics and fall-prevention demonstration focused on balance, strength, and safe movement.
Capitol Towers also recognized National Smile Awareness Week with dental health education and plenty of fun smiles. hosted a strength-building exercise class using bands, loops, and mini-balls, followed by a healthy breakfast and raffle prizes.
Later, UConn students returned for “Bingo with a Purpose,” combining fall-prevention education with games, prizes, and a pizza lunch for 48 residents.
Even during the heat wave, residents kept their hand-planted community garden blooming beautifully!