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Assisted Living Residents 'Travel' To Greece In Farmington

Residents at Farmington Station recently celebrated Greek culture as part of the retirement facility's regular 'Grab Your Passport' events.

Farmington Station

FARMINGTON, CT — Residents at a local retirement/assisted living community recently journeyed to Greece, even if they didn't have to leave Farmington.

That's because folks living at Farmington Station, located at 111 Scott Swamp Road, Farmington, celebrated "Grab Your Passport! Destination: Greece Day."

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Staff at the facility host regular "Grab Your Passport!" days, which are a collaboration between staff and residents that encompasses education, entertainment, food and lots of energy.

This innovative and multi-cultural travel program was developed by residents as a way to connect residents to the greater world around them.

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With these celebrations, residents spend one day each month virtually traveling to another country or city to explore the history, art, music, sightseeing venues, and cuisine of that destination.

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