The Buckingham Celebrates America's Most Famous Race with Kentucky Derby Party

June 6, 2012 - PRLog -- More than 100 guests gathered in “Derby Day” attire and decorative hats to celebrate America’s most famous horse race at The Buckingham senior living community “Kentucky Derby Party.”  The celebration was complete with homemade mint juleps and Derby-style hors d’oeuvres in the Stratford Theatre at The Buckingham.  Elaine Harris, resident of The Buckingham, won the community “Fashionista” award.

“We invited residents and guests to celebrate the Kentucky Derby in style with an authentic ‘Derby Day’ party,” said Deborah Mahrt, director of lifestyles at The Buckingham.  “Everyone at the event was dressed for the occasion and in festive spirits. They all had a wonderful time visiting with friends and neighbors while watching the race.”

ABOUT THE BUCKINGHAM

The Buckingham is Houston’s premier life care retirement community located in the heart of the Memorial neighborhood.  Situated on a 17-acre site along Buffalo Bayou at 8580 Woodway Drive, The Buckingham offers resort-style services and amenities for active, independent seniors, as well as all levels of health care services on-site at The Plaza at The Buckingham.  The community features 205 independent living residences; 42 private assisted living apartments; 16 private memory support apartments; and 60 private skilled nursing suites.

The Buckingham is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit retirement community owned by Senior Quality Lifestyles Corporation (SQLC), a Texas-based nonprofit organization that owns sister communities Edgemere in Dallas, Querencia at Barton Creek in Austin, The Stayton at Museum Way in Fort Worth, and Mirador in Corpus Christi.  For information visit www.buckinghamhouston.com, or call (832) 426-1372.