MARRIOTT BRIGHTON GARDENS OF PORT ST. LUCIE CELEBRATES NATIONAL ASSISTED LIVING WEEK- SEPTEMBER 8 -- 14, 2002 Residents of Brighton Gardens Celebrate

Port St. Lucie, Florida -- September 3, 2002 -- Marriott Brighton Gardens is joining in the nationwide observance of National Assisted Living Week, September 8 -- 14, 2002. We will be observing this celebration by educating the public about how assisted living supportive services and care can help seniors in need of daily assistance.

In the spirit of National Assisted Living Week, the residents of Brighton Gardens would like to extend an invitation for you and your loved ones to visit our community and perhaps participate with our residents activities. Brighton Gardens of Port St. Lucie is one of more than 150 Marriott senior living communities throughout the United States.

There are many residential options available for seniors. Assisted living is the choice for seniors who want to maintain and enhance their existing lifestyle while receiving just the right amount of services and care they need to stay independent. Brighton Gardens provides these services, personalized for each resident, in addition to creating an environment where our residents can meet new friends, socialize, and share their ideas and experiences.

The goal of an assisted living community is to keep the residents lives as full and meaningful as possible," says Suzanne Johns, General Manager. What better way to do that than through joining in on the activities?"

During National Assisted Living Week 2002, residents of Brighton Gardens invite you to participate in the following activities:

September 8th    Grand Parents Day Social                2:00pm--3:00pm
September 9th    Bob Wool Piano Concert                        2:00pm--3:00pm
September 10th    Sing-A-Long with Jeff                        3:15pm-4:00pm
September 11th    Luigi Entertains                        7:00pm-8:00pm
September 12th    Senior Friends Square Dancing Group        2:00pm--3:00pm
September 13th    Tommy Allison Piano/Comedy Show        2:00pm--3:00pm

For additional information about Marriott Brighton Gardens of Port St. Lucie, contact Laura Alterio, Director of Sales at 772-335-9990.

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