City News The Retreat at Alameda to Open this Spring, Offering New Senior Living Option A BRAND NEW, VIBRANT SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY, CALLED THE RETREAT AT ALAMEDA, IS COMING TO NORTHWEST PHOENIX. The Retreat is located in Norterra at 1920 W. Alameda Road. This community, featuring 72 assisted living apartments and 38 memory care apartments, promises to provide the finest assisted living and memory care for seniors. Multiple studio, one and two bedroom floor plans are available to choose from. Assisted living amenities include a movie theater, private dining, fresh chef-prepared cuisine, inviting outdoor spaces, an on-site beauty/barber shop, a state-of-theart fitness studio with group classes, a library, and a technology center. Additionally, there will be a daily calendar of activities and excursions for residents to enjoy. There will also be a cafe bistro offering an all-day light menu including complimentary grab-n-go coffee and snacks. Dining will integrate local and seasonal culinary meals with homestyle favorites. Every resident will be provided 24-hour personal care, assistance with activities for daily living, housekeeping and laundry, and transportation. The Retreat will individually tailor residents’ care plans, so residents only pay for the care they need. Each resident will have the opportunity to choose additional care services provided by highly trained care professionals. The memory care community offers an advanced Best Buddy program, connecting caregivers and residents. Chef-prepared cuisine and fresh ingredients are offered in an adjoining kitchen for all residents in memory care to enjoy. The Retreat staff has specifically designed environments and activities to promote quality of life for
seniors experiencing a form of cognitive decline such as Alzheimer’s or dementia. Senior wellness is a top priority in this community. All CDC and local safe practices and guidelines will be implemented. They are also promoting environmental safety and innovation by and installing the REME HALO® system, a whole home in-duct air purifier, which the manufacturer claims is the next generation of indoor air quality technology, capable of purifying every cubic inch of air that a central air conditioning system reaches. “We invite you to explore The Retreat at Alameda and learn what resort style assisted living looks like,” says Community Executive Director Amy Hoster. “What you will find is a full range of outstanding health services, stimulating activities, elevated dining, and spacious living options all in one place. We realize that each resident is different; in their needs and preferences so we can create a plan that accommodates their individuality. We will create care plans for each of our residents and that is our secret to quality care.” Statistically, seniors would rather age at home. Acknowledging this, while highlighting the many advantages of living in a luxury senior community, The
Retreat decided their motto would be, “There’s no place like home, but there is The Retreat at Alameda.” The developers worked to create a place that feels like home, but with the convenience seniors want and care they need. The Retreat is managed by Paradigm Senior Living, a senior living management company. Paradigm’s regional director Quinn Crandell says, “Our community is a vibrant, engaging place where seniors go to not only age gracefully, but to live well.” The Retreat at Alameda is set to open its doors in April and is currently accepting scheduled tours. Leasing appointments can be made at 602-320-0437. Their website is retreatseniorliving.com and their email is info@retreatseniorliving.com. More information about Paradigm Senior Living is available online at psliving.com.
Pita Jungle Takes Its Mediterranean Menu to the Streets in its New Food Truck STARTING THIS MONTH, PITA JUNGLE IS HITTING THE STREETS WITH THE ROLL OUT OF ITS NEW FOOD TRUCK. The 20-foot mobile restaurant features a full custom-built kitchen that will enable Pita Jungle to serve culinary excerpts from its menu throughout the metropolitan area, outside of its
22 Phoenix-area locations. The menu includes a selection of starters, salads, pitas, sandwiches, bowls, and desserts. The food truck will serve a few new items created just for the on-the-go experience and offer special meal combos such as a sandwich and a salad for a set price.
“We are excited to announce the release of our first restaurant on wheels: The Pita Jungle Food Truck,” says CoFounder Bassel Osmani. “With the hope to eventually deploy a fleet of healthy Mediterranean food trucks, our first launches this month making it easier than ever to eat healthy.” Along with serving customers around the Valley, the Pita Jungle food truck will soon be available for corporate events, private parties and more. “Our food truck is dedicated to bringing our delicious fresh food to your doorstep and can be geo-located, summoned, or accessed through thirdparty delivery providers,” Osmani explains. “This new venture also allows us to be even better equipped to attend and cater special events or visit
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businesses as well as residential areas around the Valley.” In addition to the food truck, Pita Jungle continues to grow with new locations in the Valley. They are opening their 24th location this month with more restaurants on the way. Each Pita Jungle restaurant has a unique mood and personality; it is designed to have a character that is reflective of the times and the locality. From the unique décor and original artwork by local artists, to the custom, handpicked music playlist and creative non-formulaic staff, there are no cookie-cutter locations at Pita Jungle. To learn more about Pita Jungle, visit pitajungle.com. For the latest updates, follow Pita Jungle on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@pitajungle). myhyperlocalnews.com
