$13.5 million wellness center arrives at Prince Woods Lake
Published on Friday, April 26, 2024 at 9am
On Thursday, April 18, Suffolk Continuing Care Retirement Facility welcomed a new wellness center, marking a new beginning for Lake Prince Woods. Residents gathered to celebrate the addition of a 13.5 million wellness center.
The celebration follows the success of the Mind, Body, Spirit capital campaign, which raised $1,467,047 to provide health-promoting amenities, and a groundbreaking ceremony in September 2022 commemorating the retirement center’s opening date in 2002. Thing.
Lake Prince Woods Executive Director Judy Raymond acknowledged the presence of Mayor Michael D. Dueman and City Councilman Roger Fawcett and thanked staff for their cooperation and residents for their patience.
“When I look at what we’ve built, I think all good things come to those who wait,” Raymond said. “And we showed you how patient we are, didn’t we?”
Lee Cilia, President and CEO of EveryAge, also expressed his gratitude to the staff.
“It was not easy to get all the approvals in time to break ground in March 2023, but since we broke ground we have made very quick progress and today we are able to enjoy this celebration,” Syria said. Stated.
The wellness center features an art studio and classroom space, a fitness area for cardio, strength training, yoga and aerobics classes, a beauty salon, health clinic, gift shop and more. Similarly, the Prince Woods Lake commons area underwent renovations to integrate a wellness center and enhance amenities for residents. The Commons will include an upgraded auditorium with enhanced audiovisual capabilities, a pub-style billiards room and lounge, and more directional signage.
Raymond and Syria commented after the ceremony, with Raymond calling the moment “phenomenal.”
“It’s something we’ve been waiting for for a long time, and our residents have been waiting for, and it’s really great to see it come to fruition,” Raymond said. “It’s amazing what we can do now that we can provide opportunities for our residents, future residents and staff.”
Raymond expressed how grateful she is to the residents and participants in the project, saying “thank you” doesn’t seem like a big enough word.
“The word ‘thank you’ doesn’t seem to be that big of a word. In other words, even if you expand the interpretation of ‘thank you’, you won’t understand,” Raymond said with a lot of humor. “It’s just been an amazing journey.”
Syria stated that the center is the result of a four-year planning, construction and approval process.
“The residents live here, call this home, and have shown great patience as ongoing construction destroys their living spaces,” Syria said. “But I think ultimately they will realize that it will create a more vibrant life for them and future residents.”
