At Birch Bay Retirement Village, residents are welcome to participate in a variety of year-round activities every day of the week, as well as some favorite seasonal offerings. Our Activities Coordinator creates a monthly calendar with social, recreational, and educational opportunities both on campus and off with transportation provided by our 15-passenger van.
Our weekly schedule may include the following:
- Fitness Classes including: Chair Exercise, Yoga, Tai Chi, Walking Groups in Acadia National Park, Indoor Walking Path or Aqua Exercise at the MDI YMCA
- Educational Opportunities: Acadia Senior College Classes, MDI Garden Club, or special presenters
- Weekly Worship Services: with local clergy visiting Birch Bay Village
- Weekly Wine & Cheese Socials in the Birch Bay Pub
- Clubs: Book Club, Writer’s Group, Men’s Group
- Transportation to Bar Harbor for Shopping & Errands
- Concerts from the area’s best Musicians
- Resident Dine Arounds to Mount Desert Island’s best Restaurants
Special Events:
- Garden Party with Live Jazz Music, Silent Auction, Heavy hors d’oeuvres & Cash Bar
- Annual Concerts from the Bar Harbor Music Festival Concert Series
- International Dinners to locations such as Italy, Mexico & Madagascar
- Seal Cove Auto Museum Senior Mixer
Residents enjoy a wine social on the Birch Bay patio.
Golfing at Kebo Valley Golf Club.
Residents enjoy a carriage ride at Acadia National Park’s Wildwood Stables.