The Village of Harmony Hill

09/05/2026

On World Charity Day, we’re reminded that giving is about more than a donation, it’s about investing in the people and places that make a community feel like home.

There are many ways to support The Village and help shape the future of Harmony HIll. Your generosity can make a difference across our campus, including The Village of Harmony Hill, the Challenger Center, and other great projects happening on Harmony Hill!

Whether you choose to support a specific project or make a gift to the Village, every contribution helps us continue creating meaningful experiences, expanding opportunities, and building a stronger community for generations to come.

This World Charity Day, consider making a gift and being part of what’s next for Harmony Hill. The link to donate is in the comments.

Thank you for helping us build a future where our entire campus can continue to grow and thrive.

09/04/2026

We are celebrating our September Birthdays! 🎉 🎈

In September, we’re celebrating some very special birthdays here at the Village of Harmony Hill!

Each of our residents brings their own stories, memories, laughter, and personality to our community, and we are so grateful to celebrate another year of life with them.
Help us wish a very happy birthday to: Joyce, Rick, Helen, Darlene, Bob, Pauline, and Mike! ✨

We hope your birthday is filled with love, laughter, and all the people who make your life special. Happy Birthday from all of us at the Village of Harmony Hill!

09/02/2026

🌟 Help us recognize these amazing individuals! 🌟

Every month, we recognize team members who truly embody our core values and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents and team. 💙

August Core Value Highlights:

🍽️ Brandi & Linda: Radical Hospitality
Brandi and Linda exemplify radical hospitality through their teamwork, attention to detail, and commitment to meeting residents’ individual needs. They recently went above and beyond by volunteering at the Corks & Campfire Social to make the event special for residents and guests.

✨ Melissa: Intentional Excellence
Melissa exemplifies Intentional Excellence by continually seeking ways to improve, learn, and provide the best experience for residents. She also supports her team by training new members and sharing her knowledge, making a positive impact on both residents and coworkers.

💛 Haja: Human Dignity
Haja exemplifies Human Dignity by treating every resident with kindness, patience, and genuine respect. She goes the extra mile to help residents feel valued, cared for, and connected to their community.

👏 Thank you, Brandi, Linda, Melissa, and Haja, for living out our core values and making The Village of Harmony Hill a special place for our residents and team!

09/01/2026

🍂 Hello, September! 🍂

A new month brings cooler days, changing leaves, and plenty of opportunities to make new memories. Here’s to a beautiful September at the Village! ❤️

09/01/2026

We are excited to have StartUp Watertown joining us on our Campus! The vision the Benedictine Sisters had when they started this journey was for our campus to be truly inclusive and generative. Startup Watertown will be just that!

Welcome to the Campus StartUp Watertown

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08/31/2026

Our community is better because of the Benedictine Sisters of the Mother of God Monastery. We’re excited to share this KELOLAND story highlighting the Sisters, their history, and the impact they continue to make in Watertown and beyond.
We’re grateful for the work they are continuing to do across the Harmony Hill campus. Take a look at their story below!

The Benedictine Sisters of Mother of God Monastery have called Harmony Hill home since 1964.

08/31/2026

🍔🏆 THE RESULTS ARE IN! 🏆🍔

The Village Burger Battle has officially come to an end—and what a delicious competition it was! 🎉

We loved seeing the creativity, teamwork, and, of course, all those delicious burgers come to life. Every neighborhood brought something special to the table, and we’re so grateful to everyone who participated and made it such a memorable event.

✨ Our winners are… ✨

🌟 Best Overall Burger: The Peach Pit Boss Burger - Legacy Circle with Sheri, Cameryn, & Myan

🌟 People’s Choice: The King Caesar Burger - Benet Place with Linda, Tami, Vicki, Brandi, & Corrine

🌟 Best Tasting: The Hawaiian Pretzel Bacon Cheeseburger - Pioneer Ridge with Sherry Mae, Hayden, & Gretta

🌟 Most Creative: The Comfort Classic Open Face Burger - Harvest View with Lois, Amber, & Lucy

🌟 Best Presentation: The Golden Ranch Chicken Burger - Hope Terrace with Sharla & Rianne

Thank you to everyone who helped make this community event such a success. From dreaming up creative burger ideas, to cooking up the competition, to tasting and casting votes… this battle truly took a Village! 🧡

08/31/2026

🍔🔥 BURGER BATTLE: THE FINAL COMPETITOR! 🔥🍔

We’ve made it to the final showdown, and Hope Terrace Neighborhood is bringing the heat! 🙌

Introducing their contender: The Ranch & Avocado Chicken Burger 🐔🥑

Tender, juicy grilled chicken meets melted sharp cheddar cheese, fresh creamy avocado slices, and homemade ranch dressing loaded with crispy bacon bits. And because every great burger needs a sidekick, this one comes with a cool, classic scoop of homestyle potato salad. 🥔

Fresh. Creamy. Cheesy. Crispy. Ranchy. 🤤

🏆 The final competitor has entered the Burger Battle chat!

08/29/2026

🍦🎉 We’ve got 99 reasons to celebrate—and Sister Clarice is the sweetest one! 💕

We celebrated Sister Clarice’s 99th birthday on August 18th with an ice cream social full of sweet treats, sweet memories, and sweet company! 🍨🎂

Here’s to 99 years of love, laughter, faith, and a life that has made such a beautiful impact on those around her.

Happy 99th Birthday, Sister Clarice! 💗 We hope your day was as sweet as you are!

08/28/2026

👑 BURGER BATTLE: BURGER 4 — BENET PLACE NEIGHBORHOOD 🍔

All hail the King Caesar Burger! 👑

This week, Benet Place is serving up The Royal Benet Palace Feast—and it’s fit for a king! 🏰🍔

👑 King Caesar Burger — A hand-pattied garlic parmesan burger topped with parmesan cheese, bacon, fresh garden tomato, and Caesar dressing, all tucked inside a flaky croissant.

🥗 Knoodles of the Square Table Salad — Italian pasta salad with tri-color rotini and fresh vegetables.

🍑 Peach de Resistance Kuchen — Homemade secret-family-recipe peach kuchen finished with a raspberry drizzle.

It’s savory. It’s cheesy. It’s sweet. It’s downright royal. 👑

Burger Battle burger #4 is here! Who’s ready to crown the King Caesar Burger? 🍔🏆