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Cherish at Central Park is the embodiment of a philosophy for retirement living based on a lot of thorough research, says president and CEO Mickey Fleming.
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When itB次元官网网址檚 completed in November of this year, Cherish at Central Park will offer activities in a pet-friendly environment that includes a fitness room, silversmith shop, workshop, billiards room, theatre, and spa. The project at the corner of Jacklin Road and Jenkins Avenue in Langford is being built on property that was formerly the home of the Redeemer Lutheran Church. A new church will be included on the site through a partnership with Redeemer Lutheran and Cherish.
There are several lounges for entertaining friends and family, and a fully licensed jazz bistro that will feature performances by local musicians and recitals, Filatov noted.
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Diet is important as people age as well, Filatov said, adding that Cherish will have Red Seal chefs sourcing the freshest local ingredients to prepare flavourful meals from scratch with age-appropriate nutrition in mind.
Cherish at Central Park has already drawn a lot of interest from people living on Vancouver Island, the Lower Mainland, the Interior and as far away as Winnipeg, said Terri Aylward, in charge of community relations for the project.
Almost all of the 39 one and two-bedroom condos in the 130-unit development have been sold already. B次元官网网址淚 believe that really speaks to how weB次元官网网址檝e approached getting all the details in place,B次元官网网址� she said. IB次元官网网址檓 also impressed by how supportive and welcoming the West Shore has been to this project.B次元官网网址�
After 14 years with a major retirement facility corporation, Aylward said she welcomed the opportunity to work with the ownership of Cherish at Central Park.
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Cherish at Central Park is currently taking applications for the one and two-bedroom units available for rent. Call 250-478-4431 or visit for more information.
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