THE BUCKINGHAM WELCOMES SUMMER WITH HAWAIIAN LUAU Page 1

/ 8580 Woodway Drive
Houston, Texas77063
Phone (713) 660-6552
Fax (713) 660-6512

News Release

Contact: Natasha Baker/Beth Wilbins, Forté PR
Phone: (214) 890-7912, (469) 939-6233 / FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July08, 2008

the buckingham welcomes summer with hawaiian luau

houston, texas, July08, 2008: Hawaiian island music from “Drums of the Pacific”, tiki torches, and Hawaiian décor recently set the stage for a pool-side Hawaiian Luau at The Buckingham retirement community. More than 150 residents turned out to welcome the warm summer weather witha traditional Hawaiian evening complete with piña coladas, strawberry daiquiris, coconut shrimp, aloha sweet potatoes, smoked ribs, and Hawaiian chicken kabobs.

Hawaiian hula dancers entertained guests with a special performance and hula dancing lessons. In addition, guests were given the opportunity to participate in a lively limbo competition.

“Guests came to the luau dressed in their most festive tropical attire and prepared to have a good time,” said Sharon Gordon, director of lifestyle services for The Buckingham. “As residents joined the festivities, staff from The Buckingham greeted them with a Hawaiian lei and a warm aloha. Everyone is already looking forward to the next tropical event at The Buckingham."

Photos (left to right)

#1Elaine Heffler

#2Ellie Templeton, Margarite Baldwin

#3Betty Medlenka, Dick Teichgarten

#4Bob Harris, Boris Lemus, Elaine Harris

#5Joe and Billie Hollingsworth

#6Residents of The Buckingham Enjoy Hula Dancing Lessons

Photos by Tony Bejko

ABOUT THE BUCKINGHAM

The Buckingham is Houston’s premier life care retirement community located in the heart of the Memorial neighborhood. Situated on a 17-acre site along Buffalo Bayou at 8580 Woodway Drive, The Buckingham offers resort-style services and amenities for active, independent seniors, as well as all levels of health care services on-site at The Plaza at The Buckingham. The community features 205 independent living residences; 42 private assisted living apartments; 16 private memory support apartments; and 60 private skilled nursing suites.

The Buckingham is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit retirement community owned by Senior Quality Lifestyles Corporation (SQLC), a Texas-based nonprofit organization that owns sister communities Edgemere in Dallas, Querencia at Barton Creek in Austin, The Stayton at Museum Way under development in Fort Worth, and Mirador under development in Corpus Christi. For information visit or call (713) 660-6552.

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