Enjoy activities including lectures, fitness and hiking trails.
THE HIGHLANDS AT PITTSFORD
Activities
Be as busy and involved as you want to be at The Highlands! With more than 200 activities each month, there’s always something good happening including captivating university lectures, a variety of exercise classes, and singing with the Pittsford Highlands Chorus–just to name a few. Go on a trail walk or a hike to town with the resident-led Highlanders Club, enjoy special annual events like the Antique Car Show and Beer & Wine Festival, or get involved in one of the many committees eager for your participation and ideas. At The Highlands, there’s never a dull moment—unless you want one!
Intellectual Programming
A world of inspiring and exciting intellectual pursuits are at your fingertips at The Highlands at Pittsford. Step into our UR Always Learning Lecture Series to explore history, culture, science, culinary arts, and more with University of Rochester professors and other esteemed educators. Wherever your curiosity roams, knowledge awaits! Alongside our ongoing lecture series, we also curate unique learning experiences— like hosting a Tibetan monk in residence for a week as he carefully crafted an exquisite Mandala of Compassion using colored sand, a living meditation on presence and intention that invited a deeper sense of mindfulness and connection for all who observed.
Trail System
Nature abounds at The Highlands at Pittsford and you’ll have countless vantage points from which to enjoy and revel in it. Our thoughtfully designed trail system is steps from your door and, for those who like the company, your fellow walkers await. The Highlanders, our resident-led walking club, keeps things lively and active year-round. From the scenic campus trails to the charming village streets and the picturesque Erie Canal, they explore a variety of routes and stops along the way—and have a great time doing it.
Fitness
At The Highlands, fitness is both fun and flexible. From energizing circuit training and lively line dancing to gentle chair yoga and calming t’ai chi, there’s something for everyone. Classes are held in both the Wellness Center and the Hahnemann Club—and whether it’s sneakers by land or a swimsuit in the pool, you’ll find plenty of ways to move, stretch, and feel your best.
Committees and Discussion Groups
Residents of The Highlands are invited to play an active role in the community through involvement in various committees and discussion groups. These include the: Book Discussion Group, Community Outreach Committee, Dining Committee, Friendship Committee, Great Decisions Discussion Group, Landscape Committee, Library Committee, Pittsford Highlands Chorus, Caregivers Support Group, and the Sustainability Committee. Shown: our community garden.
