Wellness Programs

Notre Dame du Lac is committed to offering a full range of activities, relationships and health care programs that nurture and stimulate the body, mind and spirit. A few of the highlights

















Programs for the body

  • Regular exercise and fitness classes
  • Walking groups
  • Prayer shawl ministry
  • Line dancing classes
  • Weekly shopping trips
  • Nintendo Wii virtual experience games on a large screen tv

Programs for the mind

  • Diverse educational programs
  • Monthly Healthy Breakfast programs
  • Aging and Spirituality lecture series
  • Intergenerational book club with area college students
  • Outings to area's many attractions
  • Resident computer with internet access
  • Political advocacy group

Programs for the spirit

  • Ministry of compassion through Pastoral Care department
  • Music therapy sessions
  • Weekly inspirational group "Older and Wiser"
  • Liturgical services including daily mass and weekly rosary
  • Bereavement support group sessions though our Hospice program
  • Pet therapy programs
  • Intergenerational prayer partner program, which utilizes technology such as web camming
  • Specialized programming for new residents to help foster social connections and help with adjustment issues

Opportunities for Socialization and
Group Affiliation

  • Gardening club
  • Red Hat Society - "Ladies of the Lake"
  • Men's Breakfast and Lunch Club
  • Out to Lunch Bunch
  • Volunteer committee
  • Craft club
  • Voice and Chime Choir
  • Neighbor to Neighbor