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Luxury senior living redefined

Oregon community aims to please active seniors

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Opened in the Fall of 2019, The Alexander in Bend, Oregon, an awardwinni­ng luxury resort style apartment community, is providing active adults 55 and over an attractive destinatio­n for anyone looking to retire in the Pacific Northwest.

“We wanted to create the finest community for active adults that also offers access to numerous recreation­al opportunit­ies in an area of exceptiona­l scenic beauty,” said Dan Lamey, the president and chief operating officer of BPM Real Estate Group. “At the Alexander we are offering amenities and fine dining combined with apartment finishes that are setting a new standard for what retirement living should look like.”

All told, there are 30 different apartment floor plans to choose from, including studio, onebedroom and twobedroom layouts ranging from 410 to 1,475 square feet. Most apartments offer a balcony or patio, and the building was designed and constructe­d to maximize views of the surroundin­g mountain ranges. No buy in is required, just a nominal service initiation fee and unit rental rates include a food and beverage credit as well as biweekly housekeepi­ng services and utilities. WiFi HotSpots scattered throughout the community’s common areas allow residents to stay connected while on the go.

There’s an indoor heated pool and spa, a spacious patio with a barbecue island and a rooftop terrace with three fire pits as well as a telescope for stargazing. JB’s Game Room offers darts, shuffleboa­rd, billiards and a gaming table as well as a large screen t.v. to watch your favorite sporting events. The onsite cinema, Janie’s Theater, boasts a 98inch highdefini­tion screen with luxury

living room style theater seating, the perfect place to meet friends for a classic movie or recent release. Residents looking to stay fit can make use of the stateofthe­art fitness center featuring HUR programmab­le equipment.

Scheduled fitness classes with a full time instructor and trainer are all included in the monthly rent, as well as classes in the Yoga/Pilates studio and water aerobics classes in the heated indoor pool. Many classes are currently being offered virtually or with limited participan­ts.

At the Indulgence Salon residents can take advantage of services typically found in a fullservic­e salon, and Clifton’s Barber Shop is also on site, providing an authentic barbering experience. For further pampering, the indoor pool, hydro spa, sauna and massage services provide the perfect remedy to tense, aching muscles, all currently available by reservatio­n and on a limited basis.

“Our residents wanted flexible and unique dining options, so we designed three areas to meet their expectatio­ns,” said Lamey. With a focus on fresh, seasonal, locally sourced ingredient­s, the Alexander offers fine dining, casual bistro and pub fare, currently packaged “to go”. Led by an experience­d executive chef, The ALX Restaurant serves dishes that rival any highend restaurant in the area.

Once restrictio­ns are fully lifted, residents will again be able to visit the Café Liz where they will enjoy specialty coffees, smoothies and a delicious assortment of breakfast options, or pick something up at the grabngo store. At the Wally Bar residents will be able to listen to live music, join a group of friends for trivia night or just enjoy a great drink and pub fare.

“This past year has been challengin­g for everyone, but it is so gratifying when our residents tell me how safe and secure they have felt living at The Alexander during this time,” said general manager Teri Cilley. “They appreciate the precaution­s we have taken and how hard we have worked to keep them engaged with our full calendar of virtual activities and programs. We are providing restaurant quality meals to go and everything they need is right here in one place, minimizing the need for our residents to leave the community. We are all looking forward to a time when we will all be able to enjoy the closeness and activities we took for granted, but for now we are proud to provide a safe and engaging atmosphere for our residents.”

Learn more at www.thealexand­erbend.com or check them out on Facebook.

Contact:

The Alexander, 5413306000, (LeasingMan­ager@alx55.com)

 ?? AHM BRANDS ?? The lobby of The Alexander in Bend, Oregon features bespoke details like ornate chandelier­s and a sculpted ceiling.
AHM BRANDS The lobby of The Alexander in Bend, Oregon features bespoke details like ornate chandelier­s and a sculpted ceiling.
 ?? AHM BRANDS ?? The Alexander, the apartment community for active seniors in Bend, Oregon, includes a heated, indoor pool.
AHM BRANDS The Alexander, the apartment community for active seniors in Bend, Oregon, includes a heated, indoor pool.
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JB’s game room offers darts, shuffleboa­rd, billiards, a gaming table and a largescree­n television.
 ?? PHOTOGRAPH­S BY AHM BRANDS ?? The Alexander hosts Janie’s theater, a cinema with a 98inch screen.
PHOTOGRAPH­S BY AHM BRANDS The Alexander hosts Janie’s theater, a cinema with a 98inch screen.
 ??  ?? The Alexander's stateofthe­art fitness center comes with HUR programmab­le equipment.
The Alexander's stateofthe­art fitness center comes with HUR programmab­le equipment.

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