Take Part in Shared Activities at Harbor Harbor Heights

Active adult communities like Harbor Heights provide opportunities for residents to participate in shared activities, events, and clubs. This fosters a sense of community and helps to build relationships between residents. Harbor Heights hosts clubs, game nights, group exercise classes, and community events to all help bring together our residents.

Find More Opportunities for Social Interaction at Harbor Heights

55+ communities like Harbor Heights offer many opportunities for social interaction and conversation, allowing residents to get to know each other and form lasting relationships. Our building’s shared amenity spaces bring together residents and serve as a hub of social activities. Community social events such as our monthly wine nights also provide residents with perfect reasons to get out of their residences and socialize.

Harbor Heights Brings Together Residents with Common Interests

Active adult communities like Harbor Heights often attract residents with similar interests and hobbies, which can help to bring people together and strengthen their bonds. With its waterfront and downtown location, Harbor Heights is a perfect choice for residents who enjoy spectacular water views and convenience for shopping, dining, and cultural activities. At the property, our amenity spaces are host to activities that cater to specific interests like wine tasting, book clubs, arts and crafts, and games.

Ready to see what Harbor Heights has in store for you? Schedule a tour today!

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Transitioning to retirement does not necessarily mean that life slows down! Many retirees find they are busier than ever when they are not working full-time. Often, retirement allows for more time to pursue creative interests that were only sometimes prioritized when working. At Harbor Heights, our residents live an active lifestyle, including access to many community amenities like our movie room, craft studio, Maritime Bar, Sky Terrace, fitness room, library, and game room. Our community programming also allows residents to participate in activities to socialize and spark their creativity. Recently, Harbor Heights hosted a paint and sip night where they came together to create a beautifully painted canvas under the guidance of an art professional. How would you utilize your creativity with more time on your hands? Here are a few suggestions on ways to optimize creativity in retirement.

Take up a Hobby or Craft

Doing something new and creative can help to keep your mind active and engaged. Whether it's painting, photography, pottery, woodworking, or any other craft or hobby, it can help spark your creativity and help create new connections in your brain.

Make time for Creative Activities

Make sure you set aside time each day to engage in creative activities. Whether reading a book, writing in a journal, or doing a creative project, having a set time each day can help keep your creative juices flowing. Finding time for creativity is easy at Harbor Heights, where our crafts room and community activities will keep you engaged with your artistic side.

Spend time with Creative People

Surrounding yourself with creative people can help to inspire you. Spend time in art galleries, attend community art classes, or join a book club. At Harbor Heights, you can be inspired creatively by our many crafty and artistic residents.

Take a Class

Taking a class in something you've always wanted to learn can help to open up new worlds of creativity. Perhaps you've wanted to learn how to play an instrument or paint with watercolors. Taking a class can help to expand your creative potential. Harbor Heights is conveniently located in downtown Olympia where there are plenty of art, theater, and music classes to choose from.

Exercise your Creativity

Exercising your creativity can be as simple as taking a different route home, trying something new for dinner, or even rearranging the furniture in your home. Doing something creative, like participating in art activities or walking downtown Olympia’s many art galleries, can help inspire you and keep your creative mind working.

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Olympia Symphony Orchestra

The Olympia Symphony is a semi-professional orchestra based in Olympia, Washington, that serves the South Puget Sound region. Their mission is to provide the highest quality live music to enrich, educate, and entertain an expanding audience. The orchestra gave its first concert in 1947. Over time, the OSO has grown to become the premiere orchestra in the south Sound, acclaimed for its commitment to both community and artistic excellence.

Capitol Theater, Home of the Olympia Film Society

The Olympia Film Society presents music, art, and film in the historic Capitol Theater. This nonprofit organization was formed in 1980 and has a mission to show film, art, and music that engages the community, encourages volunteerism, and ensures the preservation of the Capitol Theater. The space was built in 1924 and has been used continuously as a theater since then.

Harlequin Productions

Started on a shoestring budget by a few friends, Harlequin Productions has now been producing live theater for more than 30 years with over 160 productions. Located in the heart of downtown Olympia on 4^th Street and within walking distance of Harbor Heights, Harlequin Productions recently announced their 2023 “Resilience” season. Tickets and details can be found here. For their holiday production of “A Christmas Carol,” find details here.

Washington Center for the Performing Arts

Since 1985, the Washington Center for the Performing Arts has hosted thousands of events and more than two million attendees. Standing on the same grounds as the former Liberty Theater, the center continues downtown Olympia’s art tradition in a modern facility. The center has become a gathering place for attendees from the surrounding counties, with a focus on diverse performances.

Percival Plinth Sculpture Project

Each year, the plinths at Percival Landing host a selection of loaned sculptures by local and regional artists. Applications for the new artwork open each fall, with a February deadline. Each year, 18 pieces are chosen from Washington and Oregon artists for a temporary display of up to one year on Percival Landing. The artists also receive a $1,000 honorarium for the loan of their work. To see the sculptures, simply walk across the street from Harbor Heights to the Percival Landing boardwalk.

Only a few Residences are Currently Available – Act Now!

Harbor Heights offers special discounts on select residences and leases. We have just a few remaining homes available and would love to schedule a tour for you to view them and secure your new spot for active 55+ living. Click here to schedule a tour.

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Harbor Heights residents reap the benefits of active 55+ living in our luxurious waterfront building, including access to on-site amenities, in-residence standard upgrades, monthly programming, and concierge, housekeeping, and handyman services.
 

Harbor Heights On-Site Amenities  

Residents of Harbor Heights find plenty of reasons to stick close to home by using our variety of on-site amenities, including the Fitness Center, tech station, conference room, and pet station. Our community gathering spaces are ideal for meeting up with your neighbors for mahjongg, bunko, pool, poker, or a round of bingo. The Sky Terrace, with 180-degree views of the waterfront, is unlike any residential space in downtown Olympia and is the ideal spot to gather with friends and neighbors in one of our outdoor cabanas or beside one of our community fire bowls.

Upgrades are Standard in our Luxurious Residences

Harbor Heights’ residences range in size from studio up to three-bedroom and many “upgrade” options are standard including quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, wood shelving, walk-in closets, hardwood flooring throughout the living spaces, and large windows that let in the abundant natural light with views of the city, mountains, or waterfront.

Community Events and Programming

Included in the lifestyle at Harbor Heights is a standing invitation to all our on-site community events including monthly programming like our Coffee Chats with our Facilities Manager, monthly Wine Down Wednesday potluck gatherings, and special events like our holiday gatherings, wine tasting events, celebrity chef recipe demos, musical performances, dance classes and more.

Harbor Heights Hospitality Services

Part of the Columbia Hospitality portfolio of luxury properties, Harbor Heights is managed by a team skilled in the fine art of hospitality. Residents enjoy resort-style living that includes access to an on-site concierge, and the ability to schedule housekeeping and handyman services for their home for a small fee.

If you are ready to experience active, 55+ living that feels like a luxury vacation destination at your own home, contact us to schedule a tour!

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Take Advantage of Your Resident PERKS

Take a trip this spring and explore somewhere new using your resident PERKS. Residents of Harbor Heights are invited to enjoy benefits at all participating Columbia Hospitality hotels, resorts, distinctive venues, and golf courses. Benefits include exclusive discounts and complimentary upgrades that can add up to a ton of savings if travel is on your agenda this spring. Not yet a resident? To learn more about the PERKS of being a resident at Harbor Heights, inquire during your tour. 
 

Get Up Close and Personal with Wildlife

Residents can get up close and personal with wildlife at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, located just an hour drive from Harbor Heights. Connect with native, northwest environment with safe, fun activities suitable for all ages. Tour options include walking, driving, and guided tours, and there are plenty of activities to do if you opt to bring the grandkids. Northwest Trek is committed to conservation efforts and protecting the local wildlife and environment and offers options to volunteer for those seeking to become more involved in conservation efforts.  

Take a Virtual Cooking Class

Even if you are well-adept at cooking, there are always new skills and recipes to learn to keep things interesting in the kitchen. One of the benefits of the virtual environment we have all been living through the past two years is that options for virtual learning are more plentiful than ever before. Whether you want to learn French pastry from a chef in Versailles or are determined to master Korean cuisine, there are many online courses available.

Try Sprouting Seedlings Indoors

While we wait for the warmth and sunshine of spring, bring the outdoors inside by starting herb seed sprouts indoors. When the threat of frost is over, transfer the seedlings to the Harbor Heights community herb patches located on the Sky Terrace. Some herbs that are among the easiest to grow from seed are basil, mint, parsley, chives, and dill. If you are new to gardening, check out this website for a quick guide to indoor seed starting. 

Take a Tour and Learn More

Schedule a tour and learn more about how active 55+ living can benefit you. Click here to schedule a tour. 
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Walkable Neighborhood

Harbor Heights is located in the waterfront market district of downtown Olympia right across the street from the Percival Landing Boardwalk and just steps away from the Olympia Farmers Market. Harbor Heights boasts a 78 walk score, meaning most day-to-day errands can be accomplished on foot.  Walk to nearby restaurants, shops, museums, or grab a few items from the local grocery store while leaving your car parked in our secure parking garage. The market district is also considered to be a “biker’s paradise,” scoring 92 out of 100 for ease of biking. When not riding around downtown, store your bike in our garage bike racks or our bike storage room.

Community Fitness Room

When you don’t want to venture out, get your workout completed indoors in our Fitness Room featuring cardio equipment, free weights, a state-of-the-art mirror fitness system, and more.  Like our other community common spaces such as the Maritime Bar and Movie Theater, our Fitness Room has free high-speed internet and cable television so you can stay entertained while you work out. As the community continues to grow, we look forward to providing opportunities for residents to take part in group fitness activities both in the Fitness Room and on our Sky Terrace.

Ageless Adventures at Nearby Outdoor Recreation Sites

Harbor Heights is conveniently located near some of the Pacific Northwest’s finest outdoor recreation sites like the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge, Crystal Mountain Resort, and Mount Rainier National Park. Opportunities to get fit via hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing, and more are just a short drive from the community. Residents can also take advantage of the community’s proximity to the waterfront by renting kayaks for springtime or summer paddling sessions.

Special Incentives for Top Floor Residences

Your 2022 fitness goals are in sight when you opt for active 55+ living. To kick off the new year, we are offering special incentives on our remaining top-floor residences! One and two-bedroom floorplans are available with some of the best waterfront, Mount Rainier, and city views in Olympia. For a limited time, get up to 2 months’ rent free with select residences and leases. Contact us now to schedule your appointment to visit Harbor Heights today. We invite out-of-state guests to inquire about our Discovery Package, which includes special rates for lodging and dining.

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Twinklefest Tour

Take a self-guided tour through decorated downtown Olympia storefronts November 27-January 2^nd. While on your tour, look out for Nutcracker-themed selfie scenes for sharing on holiday cards with your family and friends. Themes include: “Land of Sweets” at the Washington Center, a gingerbread house at 5^th and Capitol, and “Winter Wonderland” at Legion and Capitol.

Shop and Dine Promotion

Dine in downtown Olympia and get a holiday gift! Download a Shop and Dine passport and bring it with you to visit local retail shops and restaurants. Every time you make a $10 or more purchase at participating locations, you’ll receive a sticker on your passport. Get five stickers and turn in your passport for your choice of a branded Love OLY gift, your pick of a scarf, deck of playing cards, or a journal. 500 Columbia’s own Cynara restaurant is one of the participating locations for Shop and Dine! Take a tour of Harbor Heights and be sure to get your passport stamped when you dine at Cynara afterward.

Washington Center for the Performing Arts

See the holiday season’s quintessential ballet performance at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts. The Nutcracker is presented by Ballet Northwest several weekends during the holiday season. See the events calendar for dates, times, and ticket information. While you are there, keep an eye out for SNOW! Rumor has it, there will be a 100% chance of snow before every performance through December 23^rd.

Olympia Farmers Market Holiday Market

While the growing season is winding down, things at the Olympia Farmers Market are gearing up for the holiday season. Seasonal items like wreaths and Christmas trees are arriving at the market, and our local vendors are bringing delicious items like baked goods, honey, cheese and meats for your holiday table. Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus will be at the market on December 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, and 23 from noon to 2 pm. The jolly couple will be walking around the market handing out candy canes and spreading holiday cheer.

Complimentary Parking

Parking is easy and free during select weeks of the holiday season! Shop, dine, visit Harbor Heights, and take a walking tour with no parking fees or meters to worry over. Enjoy complimentary parking downtown from December 12-24, courtesy of the City of Olympia.

New Home for the Holidays

There’s always something fun and exciting going on in downtown Olympia, during the holiday season and beyond. Ready to experience sophisticated, urban living in the charming City of Olympia? We are offering special deals and incentives through the end of the year! Ask about our $1 move-in special, up to 2 months free rent for one-bedrooms, and free holiday gift with any move-in on or before December 31, 2021. We invite out-of-state guests to inquire about our Discovery Package, which includes special rates for lodging and dining.

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