Clarkston is a small village in Michigan that’s a northern suburb of Detroit, around 40 miles of driving distance away from the state’s most populous city. It sits approximately halfway between Detroit and Flint and has a friendly community with lots of enjoyable things for seniors to do.
Clarkston’s also home to the Addington Place of Clarkston residence, providing a beautiful Assisted Living options for seniors who are looking for a comfortable and welcoming home. The residence always has caregivers present and provides a 24/7 emergency call system, in addition to offering aid for things like verbal reminders and hands-on help with essential activities.
Learn more about what Clarkston has to offer and what residents can expect from a day in the life of Assisted Living at Addington Place of Clarkston.
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Fun Things for Seniors to Do in Clarkston, MI
Clarkston is a small town with a tight-knit feel. It spans less than 0.5 square mile and is surrounded by the 36-square-mile area of Independence Township. According to the village’s official website, approximately 900 people live in Clarkston, so it’s common to run into friends and acquaintences when you’re out and about. Clarkston is conveniently located near the I-75 and Dixie Highway, so if you want to take a day trip to Detroit, Flint or another nearby area, you have easy access. In the Clarkston area, the following are some of the top attractions to consider.
- Downtown Clarkston: Clarkston’s downtown has been designated a National Historic Site. It features a historic main street with local shops, restaurants and businesses. While you’re there, check out local restaurants like Union Woodshop barbecue, Clarkston Union Bar & Kitchen American comfort food and Honcho Latin food and coffee.
- Depot Park: Also located in downtown Clarkston, Depot Park is a relaxing place to visit. The park hosts lively events throughout the year, like the six-week Friday Concerts in the Park series from June through July. The park also hosts special events like the annual Art in the Village September event, which features local paintings, pottery, jewelry, sculpture, photography and other handmade items. There’s also a kids’ area with a playground and merry-go-round, a gazebo, a foot bridge, benches, picnic tables and a creek where you can see wildlife like ducks and geese.
- Clarkston Area Farmers Market: From June through October, the Clarkston Area Farmers Market sets up at the Clarkston Community Education Center on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The farmers’ market is a great place to buy locally created goods and get services from local vendors. Past vendors have included spun and woven goods with demonstrations, upcycled crafts, potted plants and flowers, bath and body products, jewelry, natural skincare products, books, henna body art, snacks and so much more. It’s a great place to meet other people from the community and to purchase handmade gifts from local businesses.
- Clarkston Heritage Museum: The Clarkston Heritage Museum, managed by the Clarkston Community Historical Society, is Clarkston’s only museum. It was established in 1999 and seeks to preserve Clarkston history by conserving local artifacts and creating engaging displays that connect the past to the present. The museum changes exhibits twice a year and features artifacts like photography, fashion, jewelry, news clippings, books and more. There’s also a library full of local Clarkston history resources, located at the same location as the museum and the Clarkston Community Historical Society.
- Pine Knob Music Theatre: Pine Knob Music Theatre hosts some of the world’s biggest musical acts, such as Arctic Monkeys, Foreigner, Matchbox Twenty and The Wallflowers. The 15,000-seat musical venue is unique because it’s surrounded by forests and lakes, with much of the seating covered by a canopy, which makes it a great rain-or-shine outdoor venue. It’s one of the most popular amphitheaters in the country and puts on the best shows in town for music lovers.
Of course, when you live in Clarkston, you’re also less than an hour’s drive away from everything the big city of Detroit has to offer. You can head into town to see a professional football, baseball, basketball or ice hockey game, visit the Detroit Institute of Arts Museum or head to a free event at the Motown Museum. If you want to live in a small town but have close access to bigger venues and events, Clarkston offers that.
A Look at Assisted Living Programming Offered At Addington Place
Residents at Addington Place of Clarkston get access to everything Clarkston and the nearby areas have to offer, as well as an array of activities on-site at the residence. Every day, there are at least five different activities to look forward to, which are specially curated to help residents connect, contribute, feel, grow, move and reflect. The following are some sample activities at Addington Place of Clarkston.
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- Basketball classes
- Bingo games
- Birthday celebrations
- Brain games
- Chair exercise classes
- Crafty corner arts and crafts
- Floral arranging classes
- Football game viewings
- Game show viewings
- Happy hours
- Jigsaw puzzles
- Kickball games
- Low-impact fitness classes
- Manicures
- Meditation classes
- Movie nights
- New resident welcomes
- Rummy tile games
- Scrabble clubs
- Singalongs
- Smoothie classes
- Social hours
- Storytelling sessions
- Table games
- Trivia nights
- Uno card games
- Worship and communion
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Addington Place of Clarkston also has landscaped courtyards to relax in, a community living room and sitting areas, a community game room with Wii Sports, a full-service salon, a private library, a large private movie theater and restaurant-style dining for meals. The residence also hosts resident activities off-site, like restaurant outings.
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See What Life at Addington Place of Clarkston Is Like
If you’re interested in Addington Place of Clarkston for yourself or for a loved one, visit to take a tour of the bright and cheery residence. Assisted living residents have access to on-site physical, occupational and speech therapy, as well as wellness programs, transportation services, housekeeping, laundry, extensive safety features, fall prevention and much more.
To learn about all the amenities at Addington Place of Clarkston, find out more about Senior Lifestyle, or schedule a tour today.