From the moment you pull into the circle drive and walk in the front door, you will feel welcomed and right at home. Throughout the community we have beautifully appointed common areas that function as an “extension” to your home at Carriage Oaks. Residents enjoy a variety of activities, programs, education classes, guest speakers, musical entertainment, as well as personal entertaining in our many community rooms.
Select a Lifestyle Amenity below to find out more!
- [expand title=”Lobby”]A warm, inviting place to sit and read the morning newspaper, wait for our scheduled transportation service, chat with neighbors, or marvel at the birds busy feeding just outside the front windows.
[/expand] - [expand title=”Fireside Area”]Better than home! That’s how you will feel as you walk into our fireside area. Around 4:00 p.m., neighbors socialize before dinner, chatting in front of a roaring fire, or making plans for tomorrow’s activities.
[/expand] - [expand title=”Main Dining Room”]After a glass of wine by the Fireside, the waft of savory cooking from our dining room will be hard to resist. You and your invited guests can sit back and enjoy a relaxed dining experience in our gracious dining room that offers a variety of dinner entrees Monday through Friday. Whether it is our monthly brunch, an evening dinner, or a summer BBQ, you will enjoy table side service that will include a full meal topped off with just the perfect dessert. Our dining program is “optional” with no monthly commitment.
[/expand] - [expand title=”Private Dining Room”]Host your next club meeting or dinner party in our beautifully appointed private dining room. Just think how relaxed you will be, knowing that the room is reserved and waiting for you. You can bring your own food, use our dining program, or arrange for private catering with our executive chef.
[/expand] - [expand title=”Coffee Shop”]We have the bragging rights of offering the best cup of coffee in town. The only thing that makes coffee even better is enjoying it with a hot muffin. Come down every morning for that first cup of fresh ‘java’, great conversation, or to relax with the morning paper. Later in the day you can stop down to work on the jig saw puzzle, play a game of cards, or sneak away for a quick snack.
[/expand] - [expand title=”Library”]Calling all book worms! Our library offers a wide variety of books and movies for you and your guests to enjoy. We especially enjoy the monthly visits from the St. Charles library. They bring a fresh rotation of books, large print books, books on tapes, and movies. Oh, and don’t forget they will bring any special requests you may have. Now that’s what we call service!
[/expand] - [expand title=”Wellness Center”]Our recently updated fitness center features a variety of LifeFitness upper body circuit machines in addition to a variety of cardio vascular equipment including a treadmill, elliptical trainer, bicycles and more. You can also join us for our Monday, Wednesday, and Friday “Sit & Fit” exercise class hosted in the community room.
[/expand] - [expand title=”Beauty/Barber Shop”]Guys and gals alike can easily stay well groomed and beautiful at our onsite salon. Affordable convenience with friendly service — and don’t forget about getting a manicure.
[/expand] - [expand title=”Hotel Guest Room”]Our optional guest room is perfect for out of town family and friends. They will appreciate the two queen beds, cable TV, coffee maker, and refrigerator. Your guest can also use our fitness center and other community amenities.
[/expand] - [expand title=”Billiards Room”]Residents, family members, friends and grandkids all enjoy the “pool hall” atmosphere you will find in our billiards room. If there is a pool game taking place, the overflow of on lookers can sit and chat with friends and neighbors in the near-by lounge area.
[/expand] - [expand title=”Large Screen TV”]Enjoy our movie parties, Wii bowling tournaments, or watch your favorite team on our large screen TV with plenty of comfortable seating for you and your friends. The Super Bowl and Kentucky Derby are a few of everyone’s favorites.
[/expand] - [expand title=”Craft Room”]There is something for everyone in our spacious craft room. Ceramics classes, and other planned programs are all a part of the “expanding your horizons” lifestyle offered at Carriage Oaks. You will find plenty of space to bring in your own projects to finish or sign up for a class to learn something new.
[/expand] - [expand title=”Woodshop”]You don’t have to give up your favorite basement or garage workshop when you move to Carriage Oaks! Even the most experienced woodworker will appreciate our woodworking hobby shop. Located in our under building parking area, this shop is just waiting for you and your personal projects.
[/expand] - [expand title=”Green Space”]Our professionally landscaped grounds feature beautiful green spaces, recreation areas, and a community garden to keep the ‘green thumb’ healthy and growing!
[/expand] - [expand title=”Garage Parking”]Secure and climate controlled, our optional under building parking garage is available for a low monthly rental fee with no deposit. Avoid the wind, rain, snow and ice as you come and go from your Carriage Oaks home.
[/expand] - [expand title=”Extra Storage”]In addition to the ample closet and storage space in your residence at Carriage Oaks, you will appreciate the extra storage closet that comes with your home. It is located in the under building parking garage — luggage, holiday decorations, seasonal wardrobe items — just the place for all your extra stuff.
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