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The first ever Parade of Retirement Homes was held in the Pikes Peak region on Saturday, June 6th and Sunday, June 7th 2009. The event featured the area's premier active senior living communities. Six Pikes Peak area retirement communities were showcased in the two-day event featuring free food, drinks, entertainment and tours. Each community drew between 300-500 prospective residents or their families with some coming from out of state. Communities typically average five prospective resident tours a week so this was a very popular and successful local event.

“This was a phenomenal turnout,” said Shannon Rogers, Executive Director of the non-profit Senior Resource Council. "We had visitors travel from out-of-state to see what Colorado Springs could offer active seniors looking for retirement options. We're excited to see the event grow in coming years," said Rogers.

The Palisades at Broadmoor Park captured the honor "Best of Show" in the state's first Parade of Retirement Homes. The Colorado Springs event was also featured on MSNBC and in AARP's national publication. Guests who visited all six communities voted on award eight categories. The winners are:

Best of Show — The Palisades at Broadmoor Park
Runner-up: The Inn at Garden Plaza

Best Place for Mom or Dad — Village at Skyline
Runner-up: Cheyenne Place

Best Dining — MacKenzie Place
Runner-up: Village at Skyline

Friendliest Staff — The Inn at Garden Plaza
Runner-up: The Palisades at Broadmoor Park

Best Colorado Landscape — Cheyenne Place
Runner-up: Village at Skyline

Best Value — The Inn at Garden Plaza
Runner-Up: Viewpointe

Best Services & Amenities — MacKenzie Place
Runner-up: The Palisades at Broadmoor Park

Best Activities Program — The Palisades at Broadmoor Park
Runner-up: MacKenzie Place

The event was supported by Kaiser Permanente's Senior Advantage program, Imago Home Transitions, Peak Vista Community Health Center's Senior Clinic, Bekins Northwest Moving & Storage, Senior Housing Solutions, Things Forgotten, Averill Insurance Resources, Beo Personal Care & Mobility and Senior Magazine. Awards and sponsor recognition were presented following the event at the Garden of the Gods Club.

Another senior community tour is planned for Colorado Springs June 2010. This first-time event was produced by Red Energy Public Relations, a Colorado Springs-based company. Additional tours are being planned nationwide.

Below is a list of all of the retirement communities that participated in the Parade of Retirement Homes. Visit their websites and learn more about these active senior living communities. If you missed the event note that these communities offer tours through out the year. Contact the properties individually to arrange a tour – tell them you saw them on SeniorsResourceGuide.com.

For additional questions about the 2009 Parade of Retirement Homes visit their website at www.ParadeOfRetirementHomes.com.

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