Senior Living at its Best: The Palace Treats You Like Royalty!

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Senior Living at its BEST

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Being a senior these days is tough enough. And moving from your home to Senior Living isn’t easy. On top of that, there’s this pandemic; crazy politics; the economy; the list goes on... Here’s the antidote! The brand new, luxurious, stress-free, peace-of-mind living that seniors only get at America’s top-rated community. And now it’s in Weston. We’re already over 80% reserved and time is running out if you want to take advantage of grand opening pricing and premium selection. Take a deep breath and smile. It’s about to get better!

Opened in March 2021, residents of The Palace at Weston are treated like royalty. The five-star Senior Living Community features spacious, designer-appointed apartments and luxury resort-style amenities along with gourmet dining experiences and entertainment options that rival any cruise ship. The Palace offers three distinct buildings under one roof with Independent, Assisted Living and Memory Care residences.

What exactly is The Palace at Weston?

It is a luxury Senior Living Community offering residents a continuum of care with Independent, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, in three separate buildings; each has its own entrance, amenities, and staffing geared to the care level it offers. We invite interested individuals to visit the building as soon as possible to experience the elegance that is found at The Palace at Weston.

Please tell us more about the exciting entertainment options.

Each day is like living aboard a luxurious cruise ship. Many senior communities offer happy hours once a week; our communities offer happy hours every day with live entertainment. But that’s only happy hour. There are activities that take place every day, from morning into night, planned by a full-time activity department. We want people to have a wealth of choices and new experiences, from belly dancing to learning to play the piano to adult education classes with Nova Southeastern University’s Lifelong Learning Institute. People want to enjoy high-end amenities and want to be challenged mentally and physically.

Tell us about the residences at The Palace at Weston.

The Palace offers some of the most spacious and well-appointed Senior Living residences in South Florida. There are two fully furnished one- and two-bedroom model apartments to show someone what an actual residence will include. Each features a kitchen with granite countertops and a stainless-steel appliance package, California-style custom closets, and luxurious bathrooms. Most residences include a den for extra space as well as a balcony.

The apartments sound beautiful, but what else does The Palace at Weston offer residents?

Ritz Carlton-style amenities and services are trademarks of The Palace Group and include an elegant dining room, state-of-theart fitness center, piano bar, theater, library, and computer center. A monthly fee includes entertainment and social activities, gourmet dining and wine, personal training, security, maintenance, transportation, housekeeping, and utilities, and satellite TV.

What else distinguishes The Palace?

We bring over 40 years of Senior Living experience to what we do. Jacob and Helen Shaham, founders and owners of The Palace Group, are local residents who are passionately involved in the day-to-day operations of every one of their communities. The Palace at Weston is their tenth community.

What industry awards has The Palace Group earned?

The Palace communities have received scores of notable awards and recognition including the National Association of Home Builders’ prestigious BEST Senior Living and BEST Independent Living Community in the country. The Palace also has been recognized for five consecutive years by Gallup as one of the Most Exceptional Workplaces in the world. Furthermore, we seek the highest standards offered by the senior housing industry such as The Governor’s Gold Seal Award, CARF Accreditation, and Joint Commission Accreditation. Most recently, US News & World Report recognized The Palace at Weston as BEST in Independent Living for 2022-23.

Anything else you want readers to know about The Palace at Weston?

Please visit our magnificent community and see for yourself why you, or your loved one, should live at The Palace at Weston. We offer peace of mind for loved ones and carefree, vibrant lifestyle with some of the largest, well-appointed Senior Living residences in South Florida.

⊲ To learn more about The Palace at Weston Senior Living visit www.ThePalaceAtWeston.com or call 954-217-2000. The building is located at 16025 Emerald Estates

Drive in Weston.

JUNE 1

Hump Day Food Trucks

Skip the cooking on Wednesday evenings and instead pick up delicious food at our Drive-Thru Food Truck Event! From 5PM - 9PM every Wednesday you can stop by Volunteer Park and order food from a variety of food trucks. Volunteer Park, 12050 W Sunrise Blvd.

JUNE 4

Summer Yoga in the Park

Get your weekend stretch in at our weekly (and free) Summer Yoga in the Park! All classes will be held at the Jim Ward Community Center. Sessions start at 9:00 am. For more information, call 954-585-2344.

JUNE 5

Story Time in the Children’s Garden

Gather in Flamingo Gardens’ outdoor reading area in the shade of the southern live oak where Ms. Barbara will read the children a story related to nature. After the story, Ms. Cintia encourages imagination and mindfulness through yoga. Children (and parents too!) participate in breathing exercises and yoga poses based on the subject of the story and the animals in our sanctuary. 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm at Flamingo Gardens. For more info call 954-473-2955.

JUNE 8

School is Out

Celebrate the last day of school with the kids! Broward County Public Schools Last Day of the School year starts Summer Break.

JUNE 11

Spirit of the Caribbean

Join Reggae Runnins and Unity Fire Association for Spirits of the Caribbean. A fun filled day for the family at the Arts Park in Hollywood, Florida. This will be the start of a differnt way to celebrate Caribbean culture. No longer will we be separated by borders and lines but with one voice, we will come together in unity and celebrate the beauty of our different cultures. 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm at ArtsPark at Young Circle. For more info on this FREE event visit www.thespiritofthecaribbean.com.

JUNE 13

Flamingo Gardens Orchid Society

If you are crazy about growing orchids or just love the idea of cultivating flowers, be sure to stop in on the monthly meeting of the Flamingo Gardens Orchid Society. There will be some fun with raffles and a silent auction. Hosted at the Gallery at Flamingo Gardens, 3750 S. Flamingo Rd. Doors open at 7:00 PM, the program begins at 7:30 PM. For more info email flamingogardensorchidsociety@gmail.com.

JUNE 19

Father’s Day

Celebrate fathers, fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. Many countries celebrate it on the third Sunday of June, though it is also celebrated widely on other days by many other countries. Happy Father’s Day!

JUNE 19

Juneteenth: Freedom Day

On June 19, 1865, Union Army General Gordon Granger road into Galveston, Texas to enforce Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation in the last, most remote known location in the South. Since then, the date has been celebrated as the end of American slavery. It is helpful to reflect on the darkest parts of our history in order for us to look forward. Join together with friends and neighbors to celebrate the freedoms we have and the progress that still needs to come.

JUNE 22

World AIDS Museum Film Discussion Series

The Film Discussion Series featuring short clips of the film We Were Here. During the 1970s, San Francisco became a safe haven for the gay and lesbian community, providing a place where one could live openly, away from discrimination. But, after almost a decade of celebration, the city was hit by a wave of shock and grief when it became ground zero of the AIDS epidemic, with hundreds of gay men falling victim to the disease. Several clips will be played and followed by an audience discussion on the ideas and implications of the scenes and the film’s impact.

JUNE 25

Weekley Brothers Davie Pro Rodeo

Watch the cowboys and cowgirls show off their skills! The Bergeron Rodeo Grounds will be prepped and ready for the South’s best bull rides, barrel racers and steer lassoing experts. Tickets can be purchased on site or at www.davieprorodeo.com. The event begins at 7:00 pm. For more info call 754-816-3183.

JUNE 25

Fort Lauderdale Art Walk

Enjoy live music from local musicians, shop original works of art, unique garbs, and many other handmade crafts at our #VillageShops market. Experience the vibrant energy and artistic expression of MASS District & its’ venues and grab a bite from an alluring array of some of South Florida’s best food trucks. Hosted at 844 NE 4th Ave. 6:00 pm. For more info visit www.fatvillage.com.

JUNE 30

Lovewell Teen Session One Performances

Lovewell is an intensive workshop in which students from different creative backgrounds collaborate to create an original work of musical theatre from scratch. With guidance from professional artists, students have utilized their creative gifts and explored all areas of the arts while forming new friendships, gaining new skills, and making memories to last a lifetime. The result of their collaboration is this never-before-seen production. 7:00 - 9:00 pm at the Lovewell Insitute at Nova Southeastern University, 3301 College Avenue, Davie. For tickets and more info visit www.lovewell.org.