WATERMERE AT SOUTHLAKE HOSTS “LIFE IMPACT SERIES”
SOUTHLAKE, Texas, June 10, 2010: Watermere at Southlake recently hosted a presentation titled "Aging with Attitude" with Todd Whitthorne, president and CEO of Cooper Aerobics Center. The presentation was the first event of the "Life Impact Series," a series designed for active adults, baby boomers, and adult children of seniors.
The "Life Impact Series" will address the many life changes that often occur in the areas of finance, health, friends and family, and will feature noted speakers. The goal of the series is to provide active adults with the information and tools to handle these challenges with ease and confidence.
"We feel the 'Life Impact Series' will positively affect the lives of many of our residents, their families, friends and other active adults in the community," said Chuck Hammonds, partner, Watermere at Southlake. "Watermere at Southlake aims to keep residents of our community happy and well-informed on the issues that many active adults face today and hopes to also provide a service of educating the outside community in the process."
Watermere at Southlake is North Texas' only master-planned development for adults aged 55-plus that offers all the benefits of complete homeownership with maintenance free living, along with amenities rivaled by no other. The exclusive 35,000 square foot clubhouse is the focal point of all community activity. Along with three dining venues, the clubhouse includes a state-of-the-art fitness center that offers Pilates and Yoga classes, cardio and weight training, and water aerobics in the indoor swimming pool, all with a full time trainer and wellness advisor. The full-time, on-site resident lifestyle director keeps the social calendar full with trips throughout the Metroplex, weekly happy hours, participation in area charitable events, and much more.
Watermere at Southlake offers country club-style living in one of the nation’s most desirable cities. Custom Villa Homes start at $424,000 and range from 2,000 to 3,000 square-feet, and exceptional Condominium Homes start at $199,000 and range from 1,000 to 2,000 square-feet. Owned by Southlake Watermark Holdings LP, Watermere at Southlake is located at 251 Watermere Drive on 67 park-like acres fronting Southlake Boulevard just west of Davis Boulevard and minutes from the Southlake Town Square and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Health services are also available on campus at Isle at Watermere, a state-of-the-art, full-service stand-alone assisted living/memory care community.
Come experience the Watermere lifestyle and reserve your spot by calling Jane Perry or Sally Vann at (817) 748-4000, or visit www.watermere-at-southlake.com
Photos courtesy of Watermere at Southlake:
#1 Guy Hatcher, financial planner; Todd Whitthorne, president and CEO of Cooper Aerobics Center; Chuck Hammonds, partner, Watermere at Southlake; Jane Perry, sales executive, Watermere at Southlake
#2 Guy Hatcher, financial planner; Todd Whitthorne, president and CEO of Cooper Aerobics Center
WATERMERE AT SOUTHLAKE DONATES TO HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Southlake, Texas, May 28, 2010: Watermere at Southlake, North Texas’ only master-planned development for active adults, recently made a donation to the Trinity Habitat for Humanity.
Residents gathered during their weekly happy hour to be a part of the monthly charitable donation. Lydia Traina, sponsorship director, Trinity Habitat for Humanity, accepted the donation on behalf of the organization.
"We are thankful to the residents and staff who made this donation possible," said Kristen Kearnaghan, executive director, Watermere at Southlake. "We hope our efforts will help build a home for a family in need."
Habitat for Humanity is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose goal is to ensure that everybody has access to a quality affordable home. Habitat for Humanity has built 300,000 quality affordable homes and has helped over 1.5 million people all over the world. Trinity Habitat for Humanity services Johnson, Parker, Tarrant, and Wise counties. For more information, call (817) 926-9219.
With a total of 235 independent living villa and condominium homes, Watermere at Southlake offers country club-style living in one of the nation’s most desirable cities. Owned by Southlake Watermark Holdings LP, Watermere at Southlake is located at 251 Watermere Drive on 67 park-like acres fronting Southlake Boulevard just west of Davis Boulevard and minutes from the Southlake Town Square and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Health services are also available on campus at Isle at Watermere, a full-service stand-alone assisted living/memory care community.
For further information, call (817) 748-4000 or visit www.watermere-at-southlake.com.
Photo by Page Stafford (left to right):
#1 Mary Jo Elm, Pat Hubbs, Lydia Traina
WATERMERE AT SOUTHLAKE DONATES SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO PRO VERBS
SOUTHLAKE, Texas, May 14, 2010: Watermere at Southlake, North Texas’ only master-planned development for active adults, recently donated school supplies to Pro Verbs, a mentoring program for children and adolescents.
The donation of binders, notebooks, rulers, folders, and other school items to the Pro Verbs school supply drive was accepted by Melanie Ingram of Pro Verbs Youth Services, Inc.
"We are so grateful to the residents and staff of Watermere who are making such a meaningful impact with their donation," said Artae Curry, board chairman, Pro Verbs Youth Services, Inc. "These school supplies are the exact tools that our youth need to be successful in their academics."
Pro Verbs Youth Services, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable organization that mentors at-risk children and adolescents. Since 2002, Pro Verbs has promoted behavior modification through various programs such as decision making skills, high school dropout prevention, and conflict resolution. For more information, call (817) 808-2061.
With a total of 235 independent living villa and condominium homes, Watermere at Southlake offers country club-style living in one of the nation’s most desirable cities. Owned by Southlake Watermark Holdings LP, Watermere at Southlake is located at 251 Watermere Drive on 67 park-like acres fronting Southlake Boulevard just west of Davis Boulevard and minutes from the Southlake Town Square and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Health services are also available on campus at Isle at Watermere, a full-service stand-alone assisted living/memory care community.
For further information, call (817) 748-4000 or visit www.watermere-at-southlake.com.
Photo by Page Stafford (left to right):
1. Amy Pearce, community life director, Watermere at Southlake; Lois Cary; Dave Roberts; Melanie Ingram, Pro Verbs Youth Services, Inc.
WATERMERE AT SOUTHLAKE NOW AVAILABLE FOR SPECIAL BOOKINGS
SOUTHLAKE, Texas, May 7, 2010: Watermere at Southlake, North Texas’ only master-planned development for active adults, is pleased to announce that the community clubhouse is now available to the public for special bookings.
The elegantly appointed 35,000 square foot clubhouse, with interiors designed by award winning design firm, Faulkner Design Group, is the perfect place to host your next event. The special spaces at Watermere can accommodate intimate gatherings or major celebrations such as wedding receptions, community events, corporate events, graduation parties, anniversaries, fund raising events, photo shoots, and many more. The full-service event coordination staff can help you plan an event for any occasion including party rentals, floral design, and decorations, all from our preferred vendor list. Other amenities include lavish landscaping, on-site catering, outdoor seating, ballroom, fine dining restaurant, cocktail lounge, and valet services. Watermere is conveniently located at the center of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, and is only minutes away from DFW International airport.
"We are excited that the clubhouse is open for corporate events, weddings and more,” said Becky Delashmit, event coordinator, Watermere at Southlake. “The clubhouse is an exceptional venue. It is a hidden jewel right in the middle of Southlake."
Watermere at Southlake offers country club-style living in one of the nation’s most desirable cities. Custom Villa Homes start at $424,000 and range from 2,000 to 3,000 square-feet, and exceptional Condominium Homes start at $199,000 and range from 1,000 to 2,000 square-feet. Owned by Southlake Watermark Holdings LP, Watermere at Southlake is located at 251 Watermere Drive on 67 park-like acres fronting Southlake Boulevard just west of Davis Boulevard and minutes from the Southlake Town Square and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Health services are also available on campus at Isle at Watermere, a state-of-the-art, full-service stand-alone assisted living/memory care community.
For more information please call (817) 748-4000, or visit http://www.watermere-at-southlake.com
Photos Courtesy of Watermere at Southlake
#1 Clubhouse Exterior
#2 La Mer Fine Dining
#3 Outdoor Patio
#4 Stonebridge Lounge
WATERMERE AT SOUTHLAKE WELCOMES LEGENDARY SPORTS BROADCASTER PAT SUMMERALL
Watermere at Southlake, North Texas’ only master-planned development for active adults, recently welcomed Southlake resident Pat Summerall, the signature voice of sports broadcasting in America.
Speaking to homeowners and guests in the Clubhouse at Watermere, Summerall gave intimate access into his extraordinary life as he discussed being a football player, sports announcer, and recovering alcoholic.
The talk was followed by a Q&A and signing of his book Summerall: On and Off the Air. The book maps out his life and touches on his most notable broadcasts as a Super Bowl, Masters Golf Tournament and other major American sporting events announcer.
"Residents, guests and staff were honored to welcome Pat Summerall to our community,” said Kristen Kearnaghan, executive director, Watermere at Southlake. “His story is truly inspiring and honest, and we are proud he is such a friend and supporter of Watermere at Southlake."
With a total of 235 independent living villa and condominium homes, Watermere at Southlake offers country club-style living in one of the nation’s most desirable cities. Owned by Southlake Watermark Holdings LP, Watermere at Southlake is located at 251 Watermere Drive on 67 park-like acres fronting Southlake Boulevard just west of Davis Boulevard and minutes from the Southlake Town Square and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Health services are also available on campus at Isle at Watermere, a full-service stand-alone assisted living/memory care community.
For further information, call (817) 748-4000 or visit www.watermere-at-southlake.com.
#1 Chuck Hammonds, partner, Watermere at Southlake; Kristen Kearnaghan, Executive Director, Watermere at Southlake; Pat Summerall; Scott Simmons; Partner, Watermere at Southlake
#2 Dick Johnson, Pat Summerall
#3 Eleanor Smith, Sheryl and Dave Roberts
DBJ HONORS WATERMERE AT SOUTHLAKE WITH REAL ESTATE AWARD
SOUTHLAKE, Texas, April 16, 2010: Before a crowd of more than 600 people, Dallas Business Journal recognized the area's top real estate deals of 2009 with an award ceremony and seated dinner. Watermere at Southlake was presented the Best Multifamily Residential Real Estate Deal of the Year award in recognition of the recent opening of the 35,000 square foot Clubhouse and Condominium Homes. Watermere topped all residential communities submitted for the award including all active adult, condominium, and apartment home communities.
"We are thrilled to be the recipient of such a distinguished award," said Chuck Hammonds, partner, Southlake Watermark Holdings, LP. "To be included in a category with such significant competition and to come out on top is a huge honor and credit to all of the project team members and, of course, our residents and staff."
As mentioned in the Dallas Business Journal article, Watermere at Southlake, developed by Dallas-based South Bay Partners, Ltd., and Southlake-based Integrated Real Estate Group, has 96 independent living Villa and Condominium Homes, with future plans to include 139 homes. Residents at Watermere are able to own their residencies unlike most retirement communities which are only available for rent.
"We're not a fan of the (traditional) model, because in that model seniors must rent or 'buy-in' with hefty upfront fees and, in some cases, pay for health care services that they will never use or need," said Rick Simmons of Integrated Real Estate Group. "We want to provide a lifestyle-oriented development with home ownership that allows people to keep their independence, but gives them peace of mind with Watermere's on-site assisted living at Isle at Watermere should they need additional care."
"Located just south of Southlake Boulevard and Watermere Drive, the development added a community that serves the growing population - and that's good for the city", said Simmons. "Currently, Watermere has more than 150 residents living on its campus who enjoy a full array of services and amenities with future plans for an additional 139 homes."
The 35,000 square foot members-only Clubhouse represents the lifestyle residents of Watermere at Southlake enjoy with its dramatic beamed ceilings, multiple fireplaces, state-of-the-art fitness center and terraces for alfresco dining. The Clubhouse also features the Aqua Springs Salon and Spa; La Mer Fine Dining Restaurant, Stone Bridge Lounge and the Riverbend Café; an on-site banking center; personal transportation services; and more.
Watermere at Southlake offers country club-style living in one of the nation's most desirable cities. Custom Villa Homes start at $424,000 and range from 2,000 to 3,000 square-feet, and exceptional Condominium Homes start at $199,000 and range from 1,000 to 2,000 square-feet. Owned by Southlake Watermark Holdings LP, Watermere at Southlake is located at 251 Watermere Drive on 67 park-like acres fronting Southlake Boulevard just west of Davis Boulevard and minutes from the Southlake Town Square and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Health services are also available on campus at Isle at Watermere, a state-of-the-art, full-service stand-alone assisted living/memory care community.
Key players involved in the project include: Southlake Watermark Holdings, LP; Craig Spaulding and Chuck Hammonds, South Bay Partners, Ltd; Rick Simmons, Integrated Real Estate Group; Scott Simmons, Simmons Estate Homes; Marc Tolson, Gailer.Tolson.French Design Associates; Adrienne Faulkner, Faulkner Design Group Inc.; GSWW Inc.; Colonial; BB&T; Lance Williams, Riddle & Williams PC.
Come experience the Watermere lifestyle and reserve your spot by calling Jane Perry or Sally Vann at (817) 748-4000, or visit www.watermere-at-southlake.com.
WATERMERE AT SOUTHLAKE RESIDENTS CELEBRATE SAINT PATRICK'S DAY
SOUTHLAKE, Texas, March 26, 2010: The luck of the Irish was with residents of Watermere at Southlake, North Texas' only master-planned development for active adults, as they gathered to enjoy and celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a traditional Irish happy hour.
The master planned clubhouse was decked out with green banners, balloons, and beads and excited residents were dressed in green from head to toe. Residents and guests happily glided from room to room enjoying tasty appetizers and green martinis. A caricaturist sat in the corner as residents took turns posing for a portrait.
"Residents had a great time dressing in all green and celebrating St. Patrick's Day," said Amy Pearce, community life director, Watermere at Southlake. "Everything from the decorations to the food was well thought out, and it was a fun way to spruce up our happy hour."
With a total of 235 independent living villa and condominium homes, Watermere at Southlake offers country club-style living in one of the nation's most desirable cities. Owned by Southlake Watermark Holdings LP, Watermere at Southlake is located at 251 Watermere Drive on 67 park-like acres fronting Southlake Boulevard just west of Davis Boulevard and minutes from the Southlake Town Square and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Health services are also available on campus at Isle at Watermere, a full-service stand-alone assisted living/memory care community.
For further information, call (817) 748-4000 or visit www.watermere-at-southlake.com.
Photo courtesy of Page Stafford:
#1 Kristen Kearnaghan, executive director, Watermere at Southlake; Lu Katen
#2 Kristen Kearnaghan, executive director, Watermere at Southlake; Arnold Herdman; Amy Pearce, community life director, Watermere at Southlake
#3 Gary Thomas; Amy Pearce, community life director, Watermere at Southlake; Dave and Sheryl Roberts
WATERMERE AT SOUTHLAKE DONATES ART SUPPLIES TO THE ARC OF DALLAS
SOUTHLAKE, Texas, March 11, 2010: Children and adults served by The Arc of Dallas will enjoy new art supplies, thanks to a recent donation from Watermere at Southlake.
Materials including construction paper, markers, colored pencils, beads, and clay were presented by residents of Watermere at Southlake, which is Southlake's first and only master-planned development for adults 55-plus.
The Arc of Dallas is a 501(c)(3) membership nonprofit organization whose strong voice in the local, state and national community fights to better the quality of life for people with intellectual and related developmental disabilities. The Arc of Dallas services the counties of Collin, Dallas and Rockwall. For more information, call (214) 634-9810.
Watermere at Southlake offers country club-style living in one of the nation's most desirable cities. Custom Villa homes start at $424,000 and range from 2,000 to 3,000 square-feet, and exceptional Condominium homes start at $199,000 and range from 1,000 to 2,000 square-feet. Owned by Southlake Watermark Holdings LP, Watermere at Southlake is located at 251 Watermere Drive on 67 park-like acres fronting Southlake Boulevard just west of Davis Boulevard and minutes from the Southlake Town Square and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Health services are also available on campus at Isle at Watermere, a state of the art, full-service stand-alone assisted living/memory care community.
For more information, please call (817) 748-4000 or toll-free (866) 919-4440 or visit www.watermere-at-southlake.com.
Photo by Caroline Crawford (left to right):
#1 Mary Jo Elm, Sheryl Roberts, Megan Peet, director of development,
The Arc of Dallas, Patricia Hubbs
Watermere at Southlake the total package for active adults
SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Feb. 11, 2010: Watermere at Southlake is North Texas’ only master-planned development for adults aged 55-plus that offers all the benefits of complete homeownership with maintenance free living, along with amenities rivaled by no other. The state-of-the-art fitness center located in the newly completed clubhouse offers Pilates and Yoga classes, cardio and weight training, and water aerobics in the indoor swimming pool, all with a full time trainer and wellness advisor.
“Watermere at Southlake is the total package for active adults,” said Scott Simmons, partner of Southlake Watermark Holdings LP, parent company of Watermere at Southlake. “With the completion of the clubhouse, residents can now enjoy the indoor pool, state-of-the-art fitness center, Yoga and Pilates studio, as well as on-campus walking trails.”
With the recent opening of the clubhouse and Condominium homes on Nov. 1, more than 140 residents currently enjoy a full array of services and amenities.
The 35,000 square-foot members-only clubhouse represents the lifestyle residents of Watermere at Southlake enjoy with its dramatic beamed ceilings, multiple fireplaces, state-of-the-art fitness center and terraces for alfresco dining. The clubhouse also features the Aqua Springs Salon and Spa; La Mer Fine Dining Restaurant, Stone Bridge Lounge and the Riverbend Café; an on-site banking center; personal transportation services; and more.
Watermere at Southlake offers country club-style living in one of the nation’s most desirable cities. Custom Villa homes start at $424,000 and range from 2,000 to 3,000 square-feet, and exceptional Condominium homes start at $199,000 and range from 1,000 to 2,000 square-feet. Owned by Southlake Watermark Holdings LP, Watermere at Southlake is located at 251 Watermere Drive on 67 park-like acres fronting Southlake Boulevard just west of Davis Boulevard and minutes from the Southlake Town Square and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Health services are also available on campus at Isle at Watermere, a state-of-the-art, full-service stand-alone assisted living/memory care community.
Come experience the Watermere lifestyle and reserve your spot by calling Jane Perry or Sally Vann at (817) 748-4000, or visit watermere-at-southlake.com
Photo courtesy of Watermere at Southlake:
#1 Watermere at Southlake Indoor Swimming Pool
Watermere at Southlake residents visit Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo
SOUTHLAKE, Texas - February 26, 2010: Residents of Watermere at Southlake, North Texas’ only master-planned development for active adults, recently dusted off their boots and kicked up their heels for a visit the historic Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo.
The world class event was a sight to see, and so were the residents of Watermere, fully clad in their Western wear. From calf roping to bull riding, the residents enjoyed an array of events during the matinee performance. The stock show was full of prize-winning pigs and blue ribbon bulls, and everyone’s favorite petting zoo.
“We had such a memorable experience at the Stock Show and Rodeo”, said Amy Pearce, community life director, Watermere at Southlake. “It was fun seeing everyone dress up for the outing and enjoying their time with the animals.”
With a total of 235 independent living villa and condominium homes, Watermere at Southlake offers country club-style living in one of the nation’s most desirable cities. Owned by Southlake Watermark Holdings LP, Watermere at Southlake is located at 251 Watermere Drive on 67 park-like acres fronting Southlake Boulevard just west of Davis Boulevard and minutes from the Southlake Town Square and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Health services are also available on campus at Isle at Watermere, a full-service, stand-alone assisted living/memory care community.
For further information, call (817) 748-4000 or visit www.watermere-at-southlake.com.
Photo courtesy of Watermere at Southlake:
#1 Sheryl Roberts, Shirley Holley, Lu Katen, Collen Stephen
#2 Colleen Stephen
#3 Colleen Stephen, Shirley Holley, Lu Katen, Sheryl Roberts, Betty & Fred Miller
WATERMERE AT SOUTHLAKE DONATES TO SANTA’S HELPERS AND THE GREATER SOUTHLAKE WOMEN’S SOCIETY FESTIVAL OF TREES
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, DEC. 23, 2009: Southlake’s newest master-planned development for homeowners aged 55-plus, Watermere at Southlake, recently donated to the Greater Southlake Women’s Society (GSWS) Festival of Trees and to the WFAA Channel 8 Santa’s Helpers toy drive.
The community donated $1,000 to the Greater Southlake Women’s Society Festival of Trees to support the 3 day event that showcases a spectacular display of Christmas trees and other holiday items for purchase. All proceeds from the event benefit area charities selected by the Greater Southlake Women’s Society. Over $80,000 is expected to be allocated.
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Santa’s Helpers toy drive. Last year, Santa’s Helpers provided over 50,000 toys to needy children. Louise Herdman and Mary Ruth Wileman, both Watermere at Southlake residents, represented the community and presented the donation of 21 Monopoly™ games to the toy drive. The 21 games represent the 21 families that will make their homes in the villas at Watermere.
With a total of 235 independent living villa and condominium homes available, Watermere at Southlake offers country club-style living in one of the nation’s most desirable cities. Owned by Southlake Watermark Holdings LP, Watermere at Southlake is located at 251 Watermere Drive on 67 park-like acres fronting Southlake Boulevard just west of Davis Boulevard and minutes from the Southlake Town Square and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Health services are also available on campus at Isle at Watermere, a luxurious, full-service stand-alone assisted living/memory care community. For more information, please call (817) 748-4000 or toll-free at (866) 919-4440, or visit www.watermere-at-southlake.com.
Photos by Madeline Clark (from left to right):
#1 Jane Perry, sales executive, Watermere at Southlake; Arnold Herdman; Pam Feazell
#2 Matalyn Johnston, Dick Johnston
#3 Pam Feazell; Jane Perry, sales executive, Watermere at Southlake; Merlene Ingraham; Cynthia Ryden
#4 Santa's Favorite Elf Abby, Santa, Mary Ruth Wileman, Louise Herdman
#5 Louise Herdman, Mary Ruth Wileman
#6 Louise Herdman; Pete Delkus, Channel 8 news; Mary Ruth Wileman
WATERMERE AT SOUTHLAKE HOSTS KELLER WILLIAMS REALTOR EVENT
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, DEC 21, 2009: Southlake’s newest master-planned develop-ment for homeowners aged 55-plus, Watermere at Southlake, recently hosted a Mardi Gras themed event for Keller Williams Realty for Realtors from across North Texas, New Mexico and Tennessee. More than 50 guests gathered in the recently opened Watermere at Southlake Clubhouse for drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and live jazz music – a true New Orleans experience.
“It was our pleasure to host such a wonderful group of Realtors to celebrate the success of their team,” says Jane Perry, sales executive, Watermere at Southlake. “We are thrilled to have a wonderful place where different groups and organizations in the community can gather, and we plan to host many more!”
With a total of 235 independent living villa and condominium homes available, Watermere at Southlake offers country club-style living in one of the nation’s most desirable cities. Owned by Southlake Watermark Holdings LP, Watermere at Southlake is located at 251 Watermere Drive on 67 park-like acres fronting Southlake Boulevard just west of Davis Boulevard and minutes from the Southlake Town Square and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Health services are also available on campus at Isle at Watermere, a luxurious, full-service stand-alone assisted living/memory care community.
For more information, please call (817) 748-4000 or toll-free at (866) 919-4440, or visit www.watermere-at-southlake.com.
Photos by Madeline Clark (left to right):
#1 Amber Boyd, Lindsey McCarver, Pam Meals
#2 Dee Dee Trosclair; Chuck Hammonds, partner, Southlake Watermark Holdings, LP
#3 Dick Johnston, Matalyn Johnston
#4 Shirley Haugen, Jamie Courtney, Tiffanie Reed
#5 Wendy Howard, Theresa Flood, Millie DeMarque
WATERMERE AT SOUTHLAKE NAMES JANE PERRY SALES EXECUTIVE
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, DEC. 15, 2009: Jane Perry has been named sales executive of Watermere at Southlake, Southlake’s first and only master-planned development for homeowners aged 55 plus. The announcement was made by Craig Spaulding, partner, Southlake Watermark Holdings LP.
Perry previously served as the director of marketing of Isle at Watermere, the assisted living community on the Watermere at Southlake campus. During her tenure at Isle at Watermere, the occupancy rate reached 75 percent in the first year.
Before joining Watermere at Southlake, Perry was previously employed as sales and marketing counselor for Casa de Las Campanas, a continuing care retirement community located in Rancho Bernardo, California, and managed by Life Care Services.
“I am so pleased to be a part of this exciting time for Watermere at Southlake. My passion is to serve others, and I can’t wait to meet future residents,” said Perry. Perry earned a Bachelor of Science degree at Baker University in Baldwin, Kansas. After teaching school for five years, she entered the retirement industry in Southern California. She is married to Hank Perry and has two children and five grandchildren. Perry enjoys music, traveling and spending time with her friends and family. She has been a member of the P.E.O. for more than 30 years and is a member of White’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Southlake, Texas.
With a total of 235 independent living villa and condominium homes available, Watermere at Southlake is a new equity model master-planned development designed for homeowners aged 55 plus. Twenty-one villa homes are currently completed. The condominium homes and 35,000 square-foot clubhouse officially opened Nov. 1.
Watermere at Southlake, owned by Southlake Watermark Holdings LP and managed by Life Care Services, is located at 251 Watermere Drive on 67 park-like acres fronting Southlake Boulevard just west of Davis Boulevard. The community will feature an all-inclusive resort-like lifestyle that includes gated entries; maintenance-free living; a homeowners-only clubhouse with an indoor swimming pool, fitness center, spa, full-service bank, three dining venues, and other amenities and services. Health services are also available on campus at Isle at Watermere.
For more information, please call (817) 748-4000 or toll-free (866) 919-4440 or visit www.watermere-at-southlake.com.
Photo by Shooting Starr Photography:
#1 Jane Perry, sales executive of Watermere at Southlake
Contact: Caroline Crawford/Beth Wilbins, Forté PR
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WATERMERE AT SOUTHLAKE CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING OF CLUBHOUSE AND CONDOMINIUMS
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, DEC 14, 2009: Southlake’s newest master-planned development for homeowners aged 55-plus, Watermere at Southlake, recently celebrated the grand opening of its 35,000 square-foot clubhouse and condominium homes.
The grand opening celebration began with daytime activities intended to showcase the Watermere lifestyle, including Starbucks coffee and small bites in the Riverbend Café; sample tastings from the Stonebridge Lounge wine list; manicures, pedicures and massages in the Aqua Springs Salon and Spa; water aerobics in the indoor pool; Nintendo Wii tournaments in the Trinity Ballroom; yoga classes in the aerobics studio; Smart Fit testing and smoothies in the fitness center café; banking tips and financial information in the on-site banking center; and live high-definition sports broadcasts on multiple flat screen TVs.
The celebration continued into the evening with tours and a reception featuring live entertainment, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in the La Mer fine dining restaurant and throughout the new clubhouse. Kristen Kearnaghan, executive director of Watermere at Southlake, gave opening remarks, followed by Craig Spaulding, Scott Simmons, and Rick Simmons, all partners of the Watermere ownership group, Southlake Watermark Holdings LP. City of Southlake Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Laura K. Hill continued with remarks welcoming Watermere at Southlake as a vital part of the community.
“The grand opening of the clubhouse and condominiums was not only a time of celebration, but also a chance to showcase Watermere and the lifestyle that comes with it,” said Craig Spaulding, partner of Southlake Watermark Holdings LP. “Watermere at Southlake offers all the benefits of complete homeownership with the addition of maintenance-free living and the finest amenities and services around.”
With a total of 235 independent living villa and condominium homes available, Watermere at Southlake offers country club-style living in one of the nation’s most desirable cities. Owned by Southlake Watermark Holdings LP, Watermere at Southlake is located at 251 Watermere Drive on 67 park-like acres fronting Southlake Boulevard just west of Davis Boulevard and minutes from the Southlake Town Square and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Health services are also available on campus at Isle at Watermere, a luxurious, full-service stand-alone assisted living/memory care community. For more information, please call (817) 748-4000 or toll-free at (866) 919-4440, or visit www.watermere-at-southlake.com.
Photo by Shooting Starr Photography (left to right):
#1 Chuck Hammonds, partner, Southlake Watermark Holdings LP; Rick Simmons, partner, Southlake Watermark Holdings LP; Carolyn Morris, council member, City of Southlake; Laura K. Hill, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem, City of Southlake; Scott Simmons, partner, Southlake Watermark Holdings LP; Craig Spaulding, partner, Southlake Watermark Holdings LP
#2 Doug Kearnaghan; Kristen Kearnaghan, executive director, Watermere at Southlake; Linda Kearnaghan
#3 Dr. Carolyn Morris, Tom Morris
#4 Monica Prather, Hank Smyth
#5 Willie Hammonds; Kellie Hammonds; Chuck Hammonds, partner, Watermark Holdings LP; Maxine Hammonds
New communities offer home ownership plus senior care
07:19 AM CST on Wednesday, December 2, 2009
By BOB MOOS / The Dallas Morning News
bmoos@dallasnews.com
Sam and Pam Feazell have always valued owning their home. So when the couple began planning for retirement, they looked for a place where they could still be homeowners but without the drudgery of housekeeping or yard work.
The Watermere community in Southlake opened recently. Condo prices range from $199,500 to $444,000, while villa homes go for $424,000 to $679,000. Each household must have someone who is at least 55.
The Feazell’s found it at the recently opened Watermere active-adult community in Southlake. They've downsized, selling their 3,300-square-foot "high-maintenance" home in San Angelo and buying a 2,100-square-foot "lock-and-leave" villa at Watermere.
The Feazell’s found it at the recently opened Watermere active-adult community in Southlake. They've downsized, selling their 3,300-square-foot "high-maintenance" home in San Angelo and buying a 2,100-square-foot "lock-and-leave" villa at Watermere.
"I feel like I'm living at a resort spa," joked Sam, as he and his wife had lunch with a friend at Watermere's clubhouse cafe. "I wake up every morning and wonder when the vacation ends. But then I realize this is home, and I don't have to leave."
Watermere occupies a unique niche in the retirement-living market that experts expect will appeal to boomers and seniors ready to give up the headaches of homeownership but not the benefits of having an equity stake in where they live.
"The development is something of a cross between an active-adult community for folks in their 50s and 60s and a retirement community," said David Schless, president of the American Seniors Housing Association. "It has elements from both."
As 78 million boomers begin to shop for senior-living communities during the next couple of decades, the industry will develop innovative kinds of retirement communities to suit that demanding generation. Watermere is a good example, Schless said.
In one sense, the Southlake development looks like a traditional active-adult community where residents buy homes and lead the good life.
At Watermere, residents purchase their condominiums or village homes and can claim their mortgage interest and local real estate taxes as itemized deductions on their federal income taxes, said developer and owner Craig Spaulding.
That's unlike most retirement communities, where residents pay an entrance fee or rent.
Senior Services
In other ways, though, Watermere closely resembles an upscale retirement community. Its residents pay a monthly service fee that covers clubhouse privileges, housekeeping, laundry services, some meals, transportation and yard maintenance.
Though Watermere promotes wellness with tai chi, water aerobics and yoga classes at the clubhouse, it can also accommodate residents in declining health. On the edge of the 67-acre campus are assisted-living and dementia-care apartments.
The Feazells, who are in their 50s and 60s, use the clubhouse's fitness center practically every day. But the retired hospital administrator and nurse like that they'll have someplace to go if either requires personal care someday.
"As much as we don't want to think about losing our health, having a care center steps from our home gives us some peace of mind," Sam said.
Watermere is a partnership between South Bay Partners of Dallas, which has developed about 60 senior-living communities nationwide, and two Southlake developers, Integrated Real Estate Group and Simmons Estate Homes.
"We've tried to design a senior-living community for the future, keeping in mind what boomers will want," said Spaulding, an owner of South Bay. "We know that equity is important to them because, except for the last couple of years, real estate has been a good investment for their generation."
The condo prices range from $199,500 to $444,000, while the villa homes go for $424,000 to $679,000. About a third of the 96 available residences have sold. Because Watermere is an age-restricted community, each household must have someone at least 55.
"If we were selling just real estate, I'd be worried about the market at the moment," Spaulding said. "But we're selling more than that. Boomers and seniors are coming to us for the resort-like lifestyle and the personal care services, too."
Pampering's price
Hank Smyth, an 81-year-old retired aviation executive who enjoys sailing at Lake Grapevine, bought a villa home at Watermere because the clubhouse's "creature comforts" reminded him of what he might find on a cruise ship.
"When one of my sailing buddies first told me about this place, I thought it was for just old codgers," he said. "But after checking it out, I figured that I could have a lot of fun here. My fiancée and I are going to enjoy it."
The resemblance to a cruise ship isn't by accident, said executive director Kristen Kearnaghan. The clubhouse has many of the same amenities – a formal dining area, a casual cafe, a cocktail lounge, a fitness center, a pool, a spa, a beauty salon, a library and a gift shop.
"In many ways, we're actually in the hospitality business," she said.
The pampering comes at a price, though. The monthly service package costs $2,200 for one person or $2,500 for a couple.
A big selling point with prospective buyers has been Watermere's assisted-living facilities, where 100 residents now receive care. Any Watermere homeowner who someday needs that help will get it at a discount, Spaulding said.
Watermere's combination of amenities and assisted-living apartments is likely to attract a broad range of midlife and older adults, from boomers who still work to seniors who require personal care, he said.
So far, among the community's first 40 residents, ages range from 57 to the mid-80s.
The diversity of accommodations and services should have great practical appeal, Schless predicted.
"Moving can be upsetting at any age, but it's especially so when you get older," he said. "Boomers will like that they can buy a home and then stay put. It's called 'aging in place,' and it'll be the mantra for the next generation of seniors."