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Watercrest Senior Living Champions Common Unity Initiatives Connecting Seniors and Community with Lifelong Learning Programs
[October 05, 2015]

Watercrest Senior Living Champions Common Unity Initiatives Connecting Seniors and Community with Lifelong Learning Programs


Watercrest Senior Living Group Principal and CEO, Marc Vorkapich is proud to announce their partnership with Rollins College and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (NOBTS) in offering lifelong learning programs at the premier Watercrest of Lake Nona Assisted Living and Memory Care Community this fall.

Recognized nationally for its innovative approaches to learning, The Rollins College award winning STARS learning program will offer adults 50 and older an eclectic selection of educational classes appealing to older adults. Additionally, the NOBTS will offer undergraduate courses, led by respected and seasoned pastors, Dr. Ben Kinney and Dr. Paul Gordon, providing students an understanding of current world movements with history of the church and geographical and historical information relating to the Old Testament.

As the developer and operator of assisted living and memory care communities, Watercrest Senior Living Goup champions their Common Unity Initiative, a company-wide program supporting associates and residents in community service and enrichment. Watercrest's Common Unity program advocates the benefits of continued education programs and encourages a commitment to serving others and fulfilling needs in our hometowns. Educational courses offered by Rollins College and NOBTS afford residents and the Lake Nona community with opportunities for growth and connection.



"Partnering with one of the nation's premier private colleges, as well as one of the largest seminaries in the Southern Baptist Convention is an excellent opportunity to further enhance Lake Nona's amazing sense of common unity through educational initiatives," says Marc Vorkapich, Principal and CEO of Watercrest Senior Living Group.

The fall course offerings at Watercrest of Lake Nona include: Images of Ireland in Film and Poetry; Reading Renaissance Portraits; Organic Foods & Whole Foods: Chemistry and Physiology of Health; Church History; and Introduction to the Old Testament. For registration information, contact Chris Shepherd, Watercrest's Director of Creative Program Development at [email protected].


Watercrest of Lake Nona offers 56 assisted living and 24 memory care apartments with premium accommodations, spa amenities, fine dining, as well as private label wines, locally grown organic fare, cultural programs, and distinctive activities and outings. Perfectly situated in the center of Lake Nona, the neighborhood features world-class education, Lake Nona Medical City, recreational facilities, diverse workspaces, retail centers, entertainment venues and was recently honored in the top 15 best selling communities in the country.

Watercrest Senior Living Group is committed to enriching the lives of seniors by creating an environment of well being and providing a comprehensive memory care program specifically designed to engage the senses, expand the mind and enhance the emotions of residents. Watercrest associates champion a culture, which nurtures relationships in the interest of acting as trusted advisors. Focused on the growth of servant leaders, Watercrest Senior Living Group identifies people as the company's greatest asset. For more information, please visit www.watercrestseniorliving.com.


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