Avery Point In The Press

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Avery Point Named One of Virginia's Top Retirement Communities

December 3, 2024 Avery Point, an Erickson Senior Living-managed community in Short Pump, was named one of Virginia Living Magazine's Top Retirement Communities for 2024. Virginia Living Magazine's editorial team produces this annual list, composed...

Erickson Senior Living Promotes Bryan Bee to Executive Director of Avery Point

December 3, 2024 Erickson Senior Living, a national leader in developing and managing continuing care retirement communities, has promoted Bryan Bee to executive director of Avery Point. Bee will oversee management and operations for the scenic 94...

Men's Group Gathers Weekly to Host Speakers and Discuss Topics of Interest

October 15, 2024 Long before John Roach and his wife Joann Reynolds made the move to Avery Point, an Erickson Senior Living community in Short Pump, Va., in October 2022, he already had an idea for a new group at the community. "The concept of sta...

Serving Up Delicious Dishes at Avery Point

October 15, 2024 "I'm not one who loves to be in the kitchen cooking," says Diane Prevary. "I can do it, but I don't love it." Luckily for her, she doesn't have to! Since moving to Avery Point, an Erickson Senior Living community in Short Pump, Va...

The endless benefits of working at Avery Point

September 23, 2024 For Rachel Hagen, it’s more than just a job—it’s a positive place for growth and support Rachel Hagen, the general manager at Avery Point, the Erickson Senior Living community in Short Pump, Va., says she’s had more encouragement ...

Avery Point's On-Site Medical Center Provides Unparalleled Health Care Options

August 8, 2024 Health and well-being are one of three promises that Erickson Senior Living makes to its residents and employees. As a result, healthy living is a hallmark of Avery Point, the Erickson community in Short Pump, Va. Thanks to the co...

A Day in The Life at Avery Point

August 8, 2024 When Elam Jarrells and Harold Wright were exploring their senior living options, they were looking for a continuing care retirement community nearby with a diverse population, friendly neighbors, and a variety of activities. Livin...

Avery Point Opens Wilton Crossing to Meet High Demand

July 29, 2024 To meet the growing demand for maintenance-free retirement living, Avery Point, an Erickson Senior Living-managed community in Short Pump, Va., is expanding its selection of residences and amenities with the recent opening of Wilt...

Rod And Patty Vance Are Loving Life at Avery Point

July 9, 2024 Although it's only been six months since Rod and Patty Vance moved to Avery Point, the Erickson Senior Living community in Short Pump, Va., they're already settled in and are enjoying everything the community has to offer. "We've ...

'Avery Point Is a Win-Win' For Lee and Ann Poates

June 14, 2024 When Lee and Ann Poates were researching continuing care retirement communities, they wanted to ensure that they would get the best value for their hard-earned savings. Avery Point, the Erickson Senior Living community in Short Pu...

Alyssa Himes Promoted to Sales Counselor at Avery Point

April 17, 2024 Although Alyssa Himes is new to her role as sales counselor at Avery Point, an Erickson Senior Living community in Short Pump, Va., she's not new the community! In fact, she's not new to Erickson either. "I had a lot of friends wh...

'Why We Chose a Vibrant Retirement at Avery Point'

April 11, 2024 When Tom and Jane Dunck discovered Avery Point, the Erickson Senior Living community in Short Pump, Va., they knew it was exactly where they wanted to live. "We had looked around at other continuing care retirement communities," e...

Avery Point Residents Enjoy a Fresh Focus on Well-Being

February 6, 2024 When Cindy and Madonna Byrkeland were looking to move to a continuing care retirement community, one aspect was a must-have--amenities that would enable them to stay active. Avery Point, the Erickson Senior Living community locate...

Avery Point's Fitness Manager Offers Support and An Array of Classes

February 6, 2024 Avery Point, the Erickson Senior Living community in Richmond, Va., is pleased to welcome Julie McElduff as the new fitness manager! In the short period of time that McElduff has been with the community, she's added water aerobics...

Avery Point Expands to Meet Demand for Active Retirement Lifestyle

February 6, 2024 To meet the growing demand for maintenance-free retirement living, Avery Point, an Erickson Senior Living-managed community in Short Pump, Va., is expanding its selection of residences and amenities in 2024. The community added to...

The many benefits of working at Avery Point

January 26, 2024 When Joanna Velazquez’s daughter Sarah was in first grade, she was a member of the Daisies, the first level in Girl Scouts. One day, Velazquez volunteered to lead the troop, and during the meeting, she taught them how to make a cr...

Avery Point Residents Look Forward to A New Year of Worry-Free Living

December 28, 2023 For residents and staff members alike at Avery Point, the Erickson Senior Living community in Richmond, Va., 2024 is characterized by growth and opportunity. "The community recently celebrated its first anniversary, which is hard ...

Avery Point’s Staff Appreciation Fund Spreads Cheer to Hourly Staff Members

December 15, 2023 ‘Tis the season for cookies, cocoa, cheer—and recognizing staff members who go above and beyond for residents at Avery Point, the Erickson Senior Living community in Short Pump, Virginia, every day! The 2023 Staff Appreciation Fun...

Avery Point Senior Living Celebrates First Anniversary

December 14, 2023 Avery Point, an Erickson Senior Living-managed community in Short Pump, Virginia, celebrated its one-year anniversary with a party in the Emerson Square Clubhouse on November 17. Residents and team members enjoyed live music by Th...

Avery Point's Dining Staff Represents Restaurant Excellence

November 3, 2023 The meals served at on-campus restaurants at Avery Point, an Erickson Senior Living community in Richmond, Va., are delectable works of art--thanks to the talented dining services staff. Dining Director Charles Stetson and Executi...