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Sunday, October 19, 2025 | Special Advertising Section 26offering older adults greater resilienceas they age. Rather than winding down, many find this stage of life is an opportunity to deepen their impact and explore new passions.Many older adults are leaders,teachers, explorers and adventurers.Leading classes and workshops may appeal to those who have retired outof daily professional requirements. Some senior communities encourage residents to continue their mentoring of others by crafting their own classesand workshops within areas of theirexpertise.As Thrash-Sall explains, Nancy, aresident, leads a %u201cDucks in a Row%u201dseries to help others make plans forthe future, where those who don%u2019thave a will can make one, and/or writedown their health care wishes. %u201c'Ducks in a Row' helps residents make theirown plan and spell out their wishesso a plan is not made for them,%u201d says Thrash-Sall.Growth without limitationsSeattle provides a rich backdrop forfueling a purposeful life. In addition to SPONSORED CONTENTPROVIDED BY HORIZON HOUSESome people believe their purpose inlife is tied to their career or the kind of work they do. When retirement arrives, many feel as though that purpose disappears, leaving a void.When the work ends, however, it doesn%u2019t mean the passion fizzlesout. Impassioned individuals don%u2019tstop being curious or engaged afterretirement age. Finding a community that celebrates purposeful living canhelp to pull individuals together andkeep them thriving.Intentional, inspired senior living aimsto do just that.%u201cHorizon House has been fertileground for the birth of numerouspublished books,%u201d says Erica ThrashSall, CEO of Horizon House, wherecreative, inspired residents work tokeep each other excelling. In additionto publication aspirations, residentshave a bevy of learning opportunities, with over 60 committees coordinatingevents, classes and workshops.Studies show that older adults who stay engaged in purposeful activitiesoften experience better overall health outcomes. Research links purposefulliving with lower levels of stress, stronger immune function and evenlonger life expectancy. A sense ofmeaning can also help reduce the riskof depression and cognitive decline, Community life helps seniors stay purposefulHorizon House is a not-for-profit, mission-driven Life Plan Community in FirstHill ofering a strong on-campus continuum of care. Since 1961, our inclusive, resident-led culture and programming have attracted independent thinkers who want to retire in the heart of Seattle. Learn more at horizonhouse.org.Set in the heart of Seattle, Horizon House offers opportunities for exploration,connection and growth. (Horizon House)Residents gather for a workshop, where passions and ideas continue to spark well into retirement. (Horizon House)music venues and theaters, seniors can enjoy art walks, public lectures at avariety of venues, hands-on workshops at local museums or intimate readings at independent bookstores.Neighborhood festivals and communitygardens offer spaces for connectionand creativity, ensuring that purposefulliving can extend well beyond the wallsof a residence.With such a vibrant arts and culture community in Seattle, senior residentshave a never-ending selection ofperformances and exhibitions to choose from, whether its symphonyperformances at Benaroya Hall, shows at The 5th Avenue Theatre or lectures at Town Hall.Senior hikers, bikers and explorersoften find connection in outdoorexcursions with their neighbors, going outside of city limits for daytrips aroundthe Pacific Northwest. Many build ontheir continued growth and learning byjoining tours and trips beyond the state lines.Purposeful daily engagement in such active communities may looklike a morning yoga class and lunchwith friends, followed by a lectureon climate change policy and a briefsession of work on a communityproject. Evening hours may include anearby concert.The emphasis is on developing asense of agency, says Thrash-Sall,meaning that they feel in control of their lives. Residents of such facilities feel empowered to shape their ownthoughts and actions, managing theseactions effectively in various situations.The result is a high quality of life, withengagement, purpose and autonomy. %u201cOur mission goes far beyondhousing seniors. We%u2019re here to help them enjoy their growth, purpose,agency, and the meaningful contributions that make them who theyare,%u201d says Thrash-Sall.