SQLC Headlines
Top Stories in Senior Living.
SQLC communities make headlines in all our hometowns.
Querencia at Barton Creek in Austin, Edgemere in Dallas, The Buckingham in Houston, The Stayton at Museum Way in Fort Worth and The Barrington in Carmel, Indiana.
Expansion and Redevelopment of Edgemere Health Services Complete
October 31, 2018
Edgemere’s 5-Star-rated health services has recently undergone some big changes, part of a larger $36 million expansion and redevelopment at our community. We’ve added additional assisted living residences, memory support suites and skilled nursing suites.
Our expansion aims to meet the growing demand for senior living options in the area. Currently, more than 250,000 Dallas County residents are 65 years or older, and that number is expected to grow substantially within the next 10 years with the aging of Baby Boomers. It’s an exciting and changing time, and we’re taking a progressive approach to ensure we remain the area’s leader in quality senior living options.
Our executive director, Chris Santuae, sums it all up:
“We’re proud to be a part of the Dallas community. It’s an exciting time for Edgemere to grow our mission, serve more seniors, and help provide them and their families a secure future.”
If you’d like to learn more about the exciting developments here at Edgemere, contact our team or stop by.
Behold the Power of Wood
October 1, 2018
It was about a year ago that a group of senior living residents with a flair for saws and planers made their way back into the woodshop. At The Barrington of Carmel, they’ve got all they need to continue the craft they’ve now got time to perfect. Make no mistake, these seniors are doing it all – for their neighbors.
From creating wooden race cars to mark the Indianapolis 500 to wooden holiday ornaments, the crew can always be found spraying sawdust in the shop, helping to beautify the community. They also repair residents’ furniture – free of charge.
The shop is loaded – a table saw, drill press, bandsaw, planers, jointer cables and more – with everything the group could need to hone their skills. While many retirement communities offer opportunities in woodworking, our shop is a cut above.
The shop is also an important tool in promoting socialization and intellectual stimulation. Studies have shown that remaining active and social can play a role in aging well. It’s those connections, both inside and outside the community, that help residents of The Barrington thrive. It’s also part of the community’s larger commitment to Masterpiece Living, which promotes and encourages successful aging.
Also covered in The Hamilton County Reporter, here.
Watch coverage by WRTV, here.
Carmel Artist Finds Recognition, Colorful Way to Combat Ageism
August 7, 2018
Karen Tobias has always had an interest in art and has continued to pursue her passion into her retirement years. The Carmel watercolorist has now earned the interest of her peers, as one of her paintings has been selected by the Watercolor Society of Indiana to be displayed at Newfields Museum in Indianapolis beginning August 5.
Her fellow residents at The Barrington of Carmel, an area senior living community, say they couldn’t be prouder.
“Karen’s art is an inspiration to us all, and this honor speaks to the fact that we’re never too old to follow our dreams,” said Jesse Sias, our executive director. “She truly represents the active, vibrant senior who makes The Barrington a special community.”
Also covered in The Hamilton County Reporter, here.
Also covered in Current in Carmel, here.
Resident Marks More Than Three Decades Volunteering with Cougar Football
July 26, 2018
Every fall, the University of Houston’s football team begins preparing for their season opener with crosstown rival Rice University. As the young men condition their minds and bodies for a grueling 12-week schedule, they’ll be joined by one of the longest-serving members of the Cougar family, 92-year-old Tony Bruno.
Three days a week, year-round, Bruno makes the 20-minute drive to campus from his home at The Buckingham senior living community. For 33 years he’s volunteered with the program, making himself available around the recruiting office or just offering the players a kind word of encouragement.
After serving as a radarman on a destroyer in the South Pacific during World War II, Bruno returned stateside in 1946. That fall he enrolled at the University of Houston and purchased season tickets for their inaugural football season. For more than 70 years he’s maintained his tickets, except for an 18-month hiatus when he was recalled to serve in the Korean War.
“The U of H has done a lot more for me than I’ve done for it,” said Bruno, who eventually graduated with degrees in economics, management and education. “At my age you need something to do, and I love to mix with the younger kids.”
Even when the team is on the road, Bruno still doesn’t miss a down. Saturday mornings you can find him huddled with other football enthusiasts at The Buckingham, cheering his beloved Cougars in his U of H jacket.
Read more in the feature article on Tony in The Houston Chronicle, here.
Watch an interview of Tony on Fox 26, here.