$2 million expansion "connects the seniors community" at Ross Place
Retirement Residence
VICTORIA, BC, Oct. 1 /CNW Telbec/ - Mr. François Courtois, Vice-President of Operations of the Allegro Residences network, is pleased to announce the completion & grand opening of Ross Place's expansion project, an investiment of over $2M in the Victoria Community.
"This facility will be a place where people will connect," explains Andrew Trinder, General Manager. "They'll come here to connect with new friends, get together with friends and family, and participate in new activities that complement their interests and their lifestyle. That's what it's really all about - Ross Place will be a better place to live because it provides better lifestyle choices."
The expansion began in late 2009 and has been finalized this September. Among the Great Room's new features are a 27-seat movie theatre, which will also be used for meetings and presentations, a pool table-equipped games room, a bistro bar, and a second lounge that's spacious enough for residents to entertain guests in an open yet still private casual setting. "We're excited about the Great Room's social potential," says Andrew. "Our residents will be able to come down any time of the day or evening to meet friends, have a coffee, play cards or just spend some leisure time in the company of others.
Other improvements made in conjunction with the new addition include an open style, country kitchen facility that will be used for cooking classes and a variety of food-related events and gatherings. One of the residence's two dining rooms has been remodeled, and several of the public areas have been re-carpeted. All of this contributes to Ross Place's fresher, more contemporary ambiance.
Another facet of Ross Place's emphasis on improving the lifestyle options of its residents is its newly-organized activities program, which will now include a greater number of bus outings (with Ross Place's own private bus) to take in social and cultural events, go shopping, and to visit the city's numerous parks and recreational facilities. "We want to provide more ways for our residents to get out more often and to stay connected with Victoria," says the General Manager.
The grand opening press conference will be held on October 1st from 3 to 5 pm. Representatives from Allegro Residences will be joined by the community, dignitaries, medias, residents and staff to celebrate the completion of this project and answer questions. The Grand Opening to the public will be held on October 2nd.
Ross Place is part of the Allegro Residences, the largest network of private independent and assisted-living retirement residences in Quebec and the third largest in Canada, operating 20 establishments in Ontario, 23 in Quebec, 3 in British Columbia, and 1 in Alberta.
For further information: Andrew Trinder, General Manager, Allegro Residences, T 250.381.8666, [email protected]; allegroresidences.com
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