Community Housing

Community Housing by Pacific Retirement Services
Takes Part in National Celebration; Hosts Special Luncheon:
Community Agencies Working Together for Seniors

(Medford, Oregon) May 21, 2009 – On Thursday, May 28, 2009, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Community Housing by Pacific Retirement Services, Inc. (PRS), is sponsoring a private barbecue luncheon with local agencies that provide services for seniors, as part of a larger national celebration organized by the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA). Come any time during the event to Community Housing by PRS at Quail Ridge Retirement Community, an affordable senior retirement community, 1055 Ellendale Drive, Medford, OR 97504; 541-857-7887.
Across the country, from May 25 to 29, AAHSA not-for-profit members are opening their doors and hosting events to celebrate and honor the seniors they serve in AAHSA’s 2nd Annual Homecoming Week celebration: “Leading in Quality, Changing Lives.”
Activities:
- Barbecue luncheon
- Booths offering resources for seniors
- Art exhibits by PRS senior residents
- Media access to experts in the affordable housing and CCRC industries
- Residents from Community Housing’s affordable senior housing communities in Ashland, Medford, Central Point, Grants Pass, and Eagle Point
- Staff from national senior housing and health care leader PRS and Rogue Valley Manor, a PRS Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in Medford
- Guests from local municipalities
- Several community service providers

“We are pleased with all the donations that local vendors and participants are providing for the BBQ,” said EJ McManus, Housing Development Director. “It’s refreshing to see that people are eager to get involved and contribute to community events, even in tough economic times.”
The Community Housing division develops and operates 25 affordable housing communities in Oregon, California and Texas, with nine of these in Southern Oregon.
“We are committed to quality service and changing lives,” said Dena Smith, Vice President of Community Housing. “That’s what this celebration is all about. We encourage community members to stop by any of our affordable housing communities and discover what we are doing to provide quality homes for our residents.”
For media only: For more information, please visit http://www.senioraffordablehousing.org/ or call EJ McManus at 541-857-7452.

About Community Housing by Pacific Retirement Services
Our Vision is to provide superior affordable housing that makes a positive difference for those we serve.

As leaders in affordable housing, we are dedicated to quality, respect and integrity. Our desire is to provide support and resources to create an environment that will enrich the lives of our employees and residents. We take pride in building, administering, and maintaining high standards of service for individuals and families. With continued education, community involvement, and refined practices, we will develop and maintain superior affordable housing that surpasses expectations. Public Numbers: 800-714-9177 and 541-857-7472.