Alavida Insiders
Welcome to our Alavida Lifestyles Insider blog! Our platform is dedicated to showcasing the unique perspectives, diverse voices, and life stories of our residents and staff - with aim of fostering a deeper appreciation for what makes the community so special.
Roger and Carol’s Story: Finding Friendship at Promenade
Meet Roger and Carol, two residents of Promenade retirement community in Orleans who found friendship and fulfillment in their golden years. As we discovered chatting with them outside Promenade, these vibrant seniors met by chance while exploring our grounds. Roger...

Penny’s Perspective: When Life Brings You to Ravines
Featuring our resident Penny from Ravines by Alavida Lifestyles; Illustration by Krisanne Gonsalves. Penny has been a resident at Ravines for just under a year, and her glowing testimonial will have you wishing you lived there too. Although Ravines was not her...

Meet the Chans: A Couple’s First Year in Retirement Living
Featuring our residents Mr. and Mrs. Chan from Park Place by Alavida Lifestyles; Illustration by Krisanne Gonsalves. Meet Mr. and Mrs. Chan, residents of our Park Place community! Mr. Chan is a retired clinical microbiologist from a teaching hospital and a former...

Nurturing Creativity at Promenade: Verbena
Featuring our resident Verdana from Promenade by Alavida Lifestyles; Illustration by Krisanne Gonsalves Meet Verbena! At the age of 99, Verbena has not only embraced the serenity and camaraderie of Promenade but has also become an inspiring figure, sharing her love...

Finding Home at the Ravines: Margaret
Featuring our resident Margaret from Ravines by Alavida Lifestyles; Illustration by Krisanne Gonsalves Margaret's journey moving to Ravines by Alavida Lifestyles is a testament to the vibrant and fulfilling life that can be found in our community’s welcoming embrace....

A Day in the Life of Dora at Park Place by Alavida Lifestyles
Featuring our resident Dora from Park Place by Alavida Lifestyles; Illustration by Krisanne Gonsalves Say hello to Dora! One of our lively residents who has truly embraced life at Park Place. Here you'll get an insider's look into Dora's daily life, as she shares her...

Frank’s Life at Promenade: Memories, Community, and More
Featuring our resident Frank from Promenade by Alavida Lifestyles; Illustration by Krisanne Gonsalves. Meet Frank, a long-time Orléans resident who found a new home at Promenade. Join us as we explore Frank's journey, discovering how this vibrant community has become...

A Decade at the Ravines: Peggy’s Experience
Featuring our resident Peggy from Ravines by Alavida Lifestyles; Illustration by Krisanne Gonsalves. Peggy, a resident ambassador at Ravines by Alavida Lifestyles, has resided at the Ravines for nearly a decade - she shares her thoughts and experiences with us as we...

Enjoying Park Place and Anticipating Astoria: Paulette and Hubert
Featuring our residents Paulette and Hubert from Park Place by Alavida Lifestyles; Illustration by Krisanne Gonsalves. Paulette and Hubert are currently residents at Park Place by Alavida Lifestyles and eagerly anticipate their upcoming move into the luxurious and...

Embracing New Beginnings: A Look into Life at Ravines by Alavida Lifestyles with Resident Melba Hurd.
Featuring our resident Melba Hurd from our Retirement Residence; Illustration by Krisanne Gonsalves. Melba Hurd has been a resident at Ravines by Alavida Lifestyles for the last 15 years and is currently their resident ambassador. She opens up about her experience...