“Holiday Festival of Homes at Victory Lakes”

Holiday Festival of Homes at Victory Lakes

Posted: 28 Dec 2010 06:36 PM PST

Holiday Festival of Homes at Victory Lakes

By Jim Newton jnewton@stmedianetwork.com Dec 28, 2010 08:53PM

Joanne Marturano of Spring Grove (left) and Alice Cattani of Lindenhurst walk through an apartment at the open house at The Village of Victory Lakes.

Despite a down housing market, a steady stream of visitors toured The Village at Victory Lakes in Lindenhurst Tuesday afternoon for the retirement community's annual Holiday Festival of Homes.

The continuing care retirement community on Grand Avenue was showcasing new one- and two-bedroom apartments and two- and three-bedroom duplex models featuring both modern decor and prices that take into account the continuing recession, said Constance Barber, director of sales and marketing for the Village at Victor Lakes.

"We're trying to meet our customers' modern desires by having features like hardwood floors and updated appliances including washers and dryers in every unit," Barber said. Those who purchase an apartment or duplex are given a free session with an interior designer who can help them arrange their existing furniture and belongings as well as making suggestions for new touches, she said.

Groups and individuals toured the model apartments and garden homes, and attended presentations by employees including the chef of the restaurant at the Village, giving them a snapshot of life in the community, which abuts the Duck Farm Forest Preserve.

Barber said she was not surprised by the number of groups and individuals attending the event Tuesday, and said the community remains a draw despite the economy.

"Everyone is affected by the recession, but we, as a not-for-profit, are able to make some pricing adjustments to remain competitive," Barber said "We have different business plans, including rental-only apartments for selected units."

Those who purchase apartments or homes get 30 meals a month at the village's restaurant. The units all have full kitchens, as well.

"I think it's very nice for the money," said Alice Cattani of Lindenhurst, who was touring the community with her friend Joanne Marturano. She said she was impressed with the size of the apartments she visited on the tour.

Barber said the Holiday Festival of Homes is scheduled between Christmas and New Years because seniors like to tour the facility with family members and families are often together and home for the holidays during that time.

"It's a good time for them to seize the moment," she said.

For the most part, the community is aimed for those 62 and older, although exceptions are made depending on circumstances, and Barber said the community currently has residents ranging in age from 58 to 101.

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