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June 21 - July 4, 2014
Gardens at Ocotillo to offer engaging lifestyle BY LYNETTE CARRINGTON
Gardens at Ocotillo Senior Living is set to open its doors in May 2015, marking Spectrum Retirement Communities’ 27th neighborhood. The continuum of care center will include 68 independent living apartments, 59 assisted living apartments and 24 memory care apartments all in a secure neighborhood. “The weather has been cooperating
beautifully, construction is going very well and we are pleased with the progress we’re making,” says Kathleen MacDonald, president of marketing for Spectrum Retirement Communities. Gardens at Ocotillo Senior Living will also feature a Residence Club for transitional memory care. “If you live in a memory care community and you need that security that’s one thing, but if you’re starting
A VIBRANT AND ACTIVE COMMUNITY: Gardens at Ocotillo Senior Living is scheduled to open in Chandler in May 2015. Submitted photo
to get the initial stages of dementia and don’t need to live in a secured neighborhood but do need the extra service and extra attention, we have that program,” says MacDonald. Respite care will be available on a daily, weekly or monthly basis for those whose families may be planning to be away for vacation or who need a temporary living situation during a transition. The community is pet friendly and will include a pool, a concierge for special requests, a workout center, a salon with a barber and assorted activities and events. “We have a very robust activity calendar,” MacDonald notes. “We have signature programs, wellness programs and we have speakers... Literally anything a resident is interested in doing we can accommodate.” Independent and assisted living area residents have their own dining rooms that operate as full-service restaurants with a generous menu of made-to-order food. “It’s a full menu for all three meals,” MacDonald says. “It’s anytime dining. There is no specifically scheduled dining time and there are daily and weekly specials.” Additionally, there is a European-style bistro with grab-and-go sandwiches, fruit, cookies, coffee and tea. SEE GARDENS PAGE 15
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Tips to merge two houses into one Newlywed, newly engaged or even just downsizing to a smaller living space? Merging his and hers into one cohesive space can be a challenge. Toliver’s Carpet One Floor and Home has pulled together eight decorating tips that will make a new space beautiful without ditching anyone’s favorite things. The first tip is to find common ground. Look for similarities in design preferences and emphasize those things both will enjoy, rather than focusing on differences. Perhaps there’s a common color scheme, or an artist or art style both will enjoy. Explore design ideas and advice by searching online and creating a Pinterest board. As a couple merges existing furnishings, determine any key pieces you may be missing and splurge on something new that both individuals will love. First determine the top renovations or furnishings that will best improve the home and then figure out a style that will suit both tastes. New cabinets, flooring or lighting, for example, can give a home a fresh new look, one that the couple creates together. SEE MERGE PAGE 20