On June 19, The Shores came together for a day filled with color, connection, and reflection — our Memory Balloon Day, inspired by the children’s book The Remember Balloons. If you’re not familiar with the story, The Remember Balloons by Jessie Oliveros uses …
What constitutes a happy life?Hungarian-American psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi believed that a key component is a psychological state of optimal experience called flow. When an artist becomes immersed in their painting, or a violinist feels no separati…
If you are the primary caregiver for an aging parent or spouse in Cape May County, you already know the weight of it — the physical demands, the constant attention, the way it reshapes your days and nights. What you may not let yourself admit is that taking a…
UMC is thrilled to announce an exciting transformation at The Shores, its Ocean City, New Jersey full-service senior community — one that blends fresh, modern design with amenity‑rich spaces that elevate socialization, recreation, and well‑being for its resid…
On March 22, 2026, Richard Shoemaker, a resident of The Shores, celebrated an extraordinary milestone: his 100th birthday.