Rockland Place Offers Complimentary Classes for Seniors

WILMINGTON, Del. – Rockland Place, a Watermark Retirement Community located in Wilmington, offers residents and area seniors nearly 50 class and program options this winter and spring through Watermark University. The Spring 2019 semester offers participants boundless opportunities for mind, body and spiritual enhancement, plus friendship, fun and meaningful connections.

Course topics address all interests from food and fitness to art, history and even royalty around the world. Some classes meet regularly from now through April, yet residents and area seniors can join in at any time. Other classes meet once, often with a tie-in to a holiday or event. For example, coming up at Rockland Place are the following one-time classes, which provide opportunities to connect, enjoy camaraderie and learn a few ‘fun facts’ to enhance participants’ understanding and celebration of special occasions:

· Sunday, Feb. 3 at 3:15 p.m. – Super Bowl Time: Before kickoff, explore highlights of the past 53 years of the competition and America’s fascination with Super Bowl commercials, with demonstrations and samplings of great foods to serve at the big game.

· Thursday, Feb. 14, 11 a.m. – Love Stories Remembered: Mark the holiday by learning about the love stories of Romeo and Juliet, Cleopatra and Mark Antony, Scarlet O’Hara and Rhett Butler, and more iconic couples.

· Sunday, Feb. 24, 3:15 p.m. – Oscar Time: You may not know who this year’s host is, but after this class, you’ll know the ins and outs of the Oscar’s. Learn the way judging works, youngest and oldest winners and of course pick your favorites to take home statues this year.

All Watermark University classes are made available to Rockland Place residents and Wilmington-area seniors because of the Rockland Place residents, associates, loved ones and guest experts who share their time and talents. This semester, Rockland Place Chef Frank Brockington is teaching Cooking through the Countries the second Wednesday of every month at 2 p.m. He shares recipes of famous dishes from around the world – and samples for taste testing.

Rockland Place Community Life Assistant Maria Boslego also shares her passion for fitness this semester through a Shape and Sculpt course held every Monday at 11 a.m. She offers guidance using free weights for strengthening and toning. She also teaches a course the second Tuesday of every month at 3:15 p.m. on the latest fitness and food trends, from the now-popular Keto Diet to homemade facial DIY recipes.

Most Watermark University classes at Rockland Place are complimentary, and all require an RSVP in advance. To RSVP, learn more or obtain a copy of the current Watermark University catalog, contact Community Life Director Megan Richmond at 302-777-3099. Also visit: https://rocklandplace.watermarkcommunities.com/

ABOUT ROCKLAND PLACE

Rockland Place, 1519 Rockland Road, offers Wilmington seniors independent living, assisted living and two levels of memory care. Known for expert care, Rockland Place offers lifelong mind and body fitness classes through Watermark University, chef-prepared meals and so much more. Rockland Place is managed by Watermark Retirement Communities, which for more than 30 years has been committed to creating extraordinary and innovative communities where people thrive. Learn more in person or online at www.rocklandplace.watermarkcommunities.com.

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