The holiday season brings us together with friends and family and at our communities it brings lots of hustle and bustle from decorating apartment doors and the community Christmas tree, celebrating Hanukkah and enjoying wonderful meals in the dining room. Here's how a few of our communities kicked off this holiday season:

Merrill Gardens at Burien (WA) residents crafted a festive holiday cookie recipe with all dry ingredients in a mason jar. We love this idea - it makes a great gift for a friend or a fun baking activity with grandchildren!

The Burien residents also decked the halls with decorations adorning their apartment doors!

Residents at The University in Seattle, WA had a wonderful time decorating their community Christmas tree and celebrating Hanukah together this month.

Merrill Gardens at Madison in Madison, AL hosted a Holiday Open House and invited all residents, families, friends and guests. With live jazz music throughout the night, it was a wonderful evening of celebration!

The residents at Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre in Renton, WA had a great time helping children craft Santa photo frames at the city's holiday festival event. Here is their Santa photo!

Ho Ho Ho!