adminInnovative concepts begin to take shape for Village Square
MECHANICSBURG, PA (July 14, 2015) – Messiah Lifeways® has moved its long-range strategic expansion plan from concept to reality with the opening of its new Welcome Center, designed to showcase the aesthetic of the future Village Square residences on the campus of Messiah Lifeways at Messiah Village.
“While this beautiful new Welcome Center is another significant milestone in our journey to offer inspired, purposeful choices to older adults, it also allows people to see more clearly what Village Square will be,” said Curt Stutzman, CEO of Messiah Lifeways. “Village Square is an integral piece of our overall expansion, but it is meant to work in concert with other pieces. Our mission calls us to responsibly enhance the lives of older adults with Christ-like love so we need to plan for the spectrum of care needs.”
Located on the campus of Messiah Lifeways at Messiah Village, the Welcome Center is home to artistic renderings, detailed floor plans, and an interactive scale model of Village Square – the innovative town village concept that will bring beautiful apartment homes and abundant lifestyle amenities to an established, picturesque campus in 2017.
The Welcome Center also serves as the office hub for Messiah Village’s knowledgeable team of residential living experts who are dedicated to helping older adults make important plans for the future.
“It is a joy to watch people review floor plans and then choose their perfect apartment,” said Donna Nilson, Director of Residential Living Counseling. “I have met so many people who want to secure their future plans by making a thoughtful move and this new Welcome Center offers more than a virtual experience, it truly does welcome them to Messiah Lifeways at Messiah Village.”
Nilson notes that 35 households have already made financial deposits and selected their Village Square apartment home.
Beyond private residences, Village Square will also house lively common spaces, public dining venues, and two popular community programs – the Pathways Institute for Lifelong Learning® and Messiah Lifeways Wellness. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the Pathways Institute provides personal development, cultural excursions, and service opportunities for older adults in the Capital Region. The wellness center features a wide range of aquatic and fitness classes designed with older adults in mind; memberships are available to anyone age 55 and better.
Stutzman expects groundbreaking in fall 2015 and underscores that Village Square is part of a comprehensive 20-year plan to meet the changing needs of future generations of residents.
“Village Square is an integral piece of our overall expansion, but it is meant to work in concert with other pieces. This first phase of construction also includes building two new skilled nursing neighborhoods with private rooms and adding 26 large Enhanced Living/personal care apartments to meet the ever-changing demands of an aging population.”
Note: A new architectural rendering of the proposed Village Square is available upon request by contacting Karin Bisbee at 717.591.7201 or by emailing kbisbee@messiahlifeways.org.
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About Messiah Village
Messiah Lifeways® at Messiah Village is a continuing care retirement community with 700 residents. This senior living community, beautifully situated on 80 acres, offers residential living, personal care, and nursing care. For more information, visit www.messiahlifeways.org.
About Messiah Lifeways
Messiah Lifeways® offers a network of opportunities for adults 55 and better in South Central Pennsylvania. Recognizing that there are many ways to experience life, Messiah Lifeways offers life coaching, enrichment opportunities, community support services and resident communities. Messiah Lifeways, based in Mechanicsburg, is a non-profit sponsored by the Brethren in Christ Church. For more information, visit www.MessiahLifeways.org.
