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Activities and Events at The Heritage at Meridian Gardens in Columbus, NE

At The Heritage at Meridian Gardens, we enrich our welcoming community by boasting various activities and events every day, week, and month. Our residents always have a variety of happenings to choose from, whether they’d like to spend their mornings doing chair yoga or participating in a religious service in our chapel. For those who can’t sit still or prefer to spend their days relaxing, we have engaging activities to fit every lifestyle.

Your loved one can enjoy the routine of a book club, the social connections at happy hours, and the serenity of scenic group drives. When you come to visit, the whole family can participate in the exciting programming we offer.

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