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Programs
for All Generations Welcomed
at Poway Mobilehome Parks
Recreation
and education programs are being welcomed with open arms by three generations of
residents at two "We
try to provide something for everybody," said Deb Furlong, resident services
assistant at the 296-home Furlong keeps seniors and other adults hopping with activities nearly every day of the week. Offerings include movie nights (with dessert made by the children), computer lab, water aerobics, health seminars by Palomar Pomerado Health, bingo, quilting, tai chi classes and potluck dinners. "Sunday is a day of rest," said Furlong, laughing. For the younger set, ages seven to 17, after-school programs run the gamut from computer-search challenges and science projects to art, cooking, homework lab and educational activities that Furlong designs to "get them away from the TV." In
addition, Furlong created a
volunteer organization comprised of youth within the park who want to do
community service projects for residents. Poway
Pride members are often seen doing yard work, household chores and washing cars
for seniors in the park. And every
Thanksgiving, they roll out the red carpet to all seniors in "It really gives the kids a sense of pride in the community," said Furlong. Since purchasing Poinsettia in 2003, Wakeland has refurbished both clubhouses, complete with new furniture, carpeting and paint. And dont forget the new fleet of computers for job skill development and staying connected to relatives and friends via e-mail. "Wakeland has been committed from day one," Furlong said. "I never feel like Im shortchanged on resources for the residents." Wakelands
commitment also extends to Poway Royal Estates mobilehome park, leased from the
City of John
Miller, Poway Royal facilities maintenance manager, said his cost to repair
damage caused by adolescents has dropped from an average of $3,000 a year to
just $98. He said that if he had known the
correlation between free resident programs and reducing vandalism, he would have
tried to implement them years ago. "Wakeland has a track record of investing
in resident programs," said Miller. "Its made a huge difference here and
sets the company apart."
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