Abingdon at Tradition Celebrates Clubhouse Opening, Emphasizes a “Weller” Life

Feb. 3, 2010 - PRLog -- Abingdon at TraditionSM, an all-inclusive, luxury retirement community in Port St. Lucie, Fla. celebrated its clubhouse opening on January 20, 2010.  The clubhouse, Abingdon’s cornerstone of independent living, represents a brick-and- mortar commitment to erasing the stigma many associate with retirement communities while promoting longer, healthier and more independent lives for members.

The more than 350 guests in attendance included local professionals and seniors as well as representatives from local government.  Port St. Lucie Vice Mayor Jack Kelly joined St. Lucie County Commissioner Paula Lewis in a brief ribbon-cutting ceremony at the beginning of the event.

Abingdon’s Executive Director Jonathan Collins as well as CEO of Senior Living Communities Donald Thompson also spoke during the ceremony.  Senior Living Communities owns and operates Abingdon as well as nine other retirement communities throughout the Southeast.

While some of the speakers complemented the beautiful buildings and the variety of amenities future members expect from a luxury retirement destination, Thompson’s speech was decidedly no-nonsense.

“Our wellness programs and lifestyle support systems enable folks to live longer, more independent lives in their own homes at a higher quality level,” Thompson said.  “We think people can live independently to over 100 with the right support network – and our commitment to comprehensive member wellness is a visible reminder of that goal.”

Abingdon opened its doors to members with the Clubhouse opening, and the community will celebrate a three-month series of grand opening events throughout the spring as different sections of the community open.


“We offer incredible amenities and affordable pricing,” Collins said.  “When you combine that with our commitment to member wellness and our desire to preserve independence instead of using our health care services as a one-size-fits-all approach, it’s hard to ignore the long-term benefits of moving to our community.”

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About Abingdon at Tradition
Abingdon at TraditionSM is an all-inclusive, luxury retirement community located in Port St. Lucie, Fla.  The community’s care-free lifestyle helps members live longer, healthier and happier lives by offering an array of amenities including maintenance-free living, daily fine dining, weekly housekeeping, a personalized wellness program and continuing-care health services.  Abingdon at Tradition members enjoy access to social activities, tennis, swimming, two golf courses and also receive an associate membership to the Professional Golf Association (PGA) Country Club.  The community is gated and staffed 24 hours a day.  Members can choose from a variety of floor plans including single-family cottage homes and condominium-style villas.  Assisted-living, memory-care and skilled-nursing units are also available for those who need to make a transition from independent living.  More information about Abingdon at Tradition, owned and operated by Senior Living Communities, is located at www.Abingdon-Tradition.com.

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Senior Living Communities, headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., owns and operates ten luxury retirement communities in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida. The company's focus is to help residents live longer, healthier and happier lives.