Move, Connect, Thrive: How Amblebrook Is Built for Your Wellbeing

There’s more than one way to live an active life. For some, it’s early morning laps in the pool. For others, it’s walking the dog with neighbors, trying a new class or keeping up with grandkids on the weekends. Everyone defines “active” differently. At Amblebrook at Gettysburg, you can move at your own speed — and over time, those small choices add up to healthier living that feels natural every day. 

Yes, Amblebrook’s Rock Creek Fitness Center is world‑class. But the wellness story goes even beyond that! Here, active adult living is about movement that fits your life, support when you need it and a community that makes healthy choices feel enjoyable instead of overwhelming. 

A place that makes movement part of your day

At Amblebrook at Gettysburg, wellness starts with the way the community is planned and built. Sidewalks and trails make it easy to get outside. Neighborhood streets invite evening walks. Rock Creek Fitness Center and the indoor and outdoor pool put low‑impact cardio and strength work close to home. 

Inside Rock Creek Fitness Center, spaces are set up for all kinds of movement — from small‑group classes to solo workouts — so you can follow a routine that feels right for your body and your goals. Take a closer look at the lifestyle options that support everyday movement, your way.  

Whether “active” means training for a 5K or something more low‑key, the community is built to help you fold movement into your everyday life. 

Classes that meet you where you are

If you enjoy the energy and accountability of a group, you’ve got a full calendar of classes to choose from. You can start slowly, try something new or mix it up week to week — always at a pace that works for you. 

Residents take part in: 

• Yoga to build balance and flexibility 

• Tai chi for focus and steady, intentional movement 

• AmbleStrong classes to build strength and stability 

• Indoor Aquafit sessions that build strength through gentle movement  

WellStrong: Expert‑backed support for healthier living

Amblebrook is taking its wellness focus even further with WellStrong, a new medical fitness program from WellSpan. Offered only at Amblebrook at Gettysburg, WellStrong is designed to help you stay fit, energized and in control of your well‑being with expert support along the way.  

Through WellStrong, residents have access to: 

• Fitness plans tailored to individual health needs and goals 

• Safe, supervised individual and group workouts with certified medical fitness specialists 

• Land and aquatics sessions that help improve heart health, build strength, increase flexibility and prevent falls 

• Lifestyle coaching to support the changes you want to make 

Maybe you’re easing back into activity or moving from physical therapy into a more complete fitness routine. WellStrong is built to meet you where you are and move at your speed, which makes it a powerful part of the 55+ wellness lifestyle at Amblebrook. 

Built for real life, not a perfect routine

Healthy living rarely looks like the same schedule every week. Some days you’re all in. Other days, family visits, travel or weather change the plan. Because wellness resources are built into the place you live, getting back on track never requires a big restart. You simply step back into everything that’s already around you. 

Connection that makes wellness more joyful

Feeling good is about more than muscles and mileage. Connection plays a big role in healthier living, and at Amblebrook, that connection is part of everyday life. 

You’ll find clubs, gatherings and resident‑led activities that range from casual meetups to organized events, including: 

• Walking groups and pickleball games 

• Friends who meet up for class, then stay to talk over coffee 

• On‑site blood drives and volunteer opportunities 

• Annual events like the Heart Walk and 5K that keep you moving with a shared goal 

Wellness here also includes special offerings like mobile mammography bus visits and other wellness assessments that bring preventive care closer to home. You’re surrounded by neighbors who are also choosing to take care of themselves, which makes it easier — and more fun — to stay committed. 

Choosing new homes in Gettysburg that support healthier living

If you’re exploring new homes in Gettysburg, your priorities include, but stretch well beyond floor plans and finishes. You’re asking how each place will support your daily rhythms, your health and the connections that keep you feeling grounded and energized. 

At Amblebrook at Gettysburg, those answers start right outside your front door. The paths you walk, the classes you join, the medical fitness expertise behind WellStrong and the friendships you build all work together to support your long‑term wellness. 

That’s the heart of Amblebrook’s promise of More Everyday Joy — feeling confident in your ability to stay active, independent and engaged in the life you choose. 

Take your next step toward healthier living

If you’re ready to experience a community that’s built to help you move, connect and thrive, connect with the Amblebrook team to schedule a visit.