John Knox Village is partnering with the California educational institution’s Virtual Human Interaction Lab and MyndVR on one of the largest scale studies to date on how virtual reality affects older adults. The study also will examine older adults’ attitudes about new technologies.
Read the article in McKnight’s Senior Living News for more information!
John Knox Village celebrated the grand opening of the Center for Healthy Living on May 19, 2021. This initiative was the brainchild of our CEO Gerry Stryker, who reached out to me as a JKV Board of Director, asking for my involvement.
Dr. Sal Barbera, who teaches Health Administration Management courses at Florida Atlantic University, is also a long-time JKV Board of Director. He is shown here at the CFHL ribbon cutting with fellow Board member Kelley Babcock.
I quickly realized that this concept was one that could have a long-term impact on the residents, employees, and the community at-large by providing a partnership-driven proactive approach to promoting wellness. The mission of this center (CFHL) is to create strategic partnerships that have been established with Everside Health, Johns Hopkins Healthcare Solutions and Holy Cross Health.
Combining JKV’s excellence in managing healthcare, with top-tier research, clinical discoveries, and advancements in achieving mind and body health will consistently promote positive outcomes. JKV will continue to push the market and solidify itself as an organization that is the undisputed leader in providing proactive healthcare, while also encouraging and representing innovative thinking.
The CFHL embodies Gerry’s vision. He strongly believes that establishing a platform for integrative, complimentary wellness programming, with the overall objective to improve the lives of those within John Knox Village, and eventually the greater community at large, is paramount to long-term success.
The CFHL is positioned to offer a balance of health and wellness services geared to complement an individualized dynamic plan created by participants and various providers and educators. It is the goal of the CFHL, and its partners, to maintain an active research component that will continuously bring forward the latest thinking and service opportunities directed at proactively seeking and maintaining wellness.
The CFHL is a $1.5 million, contemporary medical center that will serve JKV’s 800+ staff and 1,000 residents right on its campus. This convenience factor will be instrumental in promoting the variousservices available and when coupled with the ongoing research agenda, the center will remain current and practicable.
The center is pleased to have Dr. Howard S. Koch serving as the on-site physician, and Myrlene Ismael-Allyne, a board-certified physician assistant, working with Dr. Koch. Dr. Koch has 40 years’ experience in medicine, specializing in older adult wellness. The scope of services that the Center for Healthy Living will provide include:
● Routine physicals
● Wellness counseling
● Immunizations and vaccinations.
● Chronic condition management (diabetes, asthma, high cholesterol, hypertension, depression,
and more)
● Diagnosis and treatment of routine ailments or medical conditions such as colds, flu, etc.
● Office-based lab work, including urinalysis and blood draws
● Office-based diagnostic testing (i.e., EKG)
● Lab services for bloodwork, strep, pregnancy, mononucleosis, and glucose rapid testing
● Preventative care services
● Health, disease prevention and wellness
● Education programs and activities
● The Seven Dimensions of Wellness
and much more!
The CFHL is located at 550 SW 3rd St, Pompano Beach, in the former Professional Center Building. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call (954) 788-2260 for more information or make an appointment.
As a Board member, I am honored to have been part of the development of this program and look forward to witnessing its guaranteed success.
–Salvatore Barbera, DHA, MSM, FACHE
By Rob Seitz, contributor
Residents, new and current, can almost smell the aroma of hardwood smoked chicken wings, blackened grouper and more wafting from the Glades Grill—John Knox Village’s newest dining venue.
The Glades Grill is part of JKV’s new $6.9 million Aquatic Complex. It is the latest jewel on the 70-acre campus and includes a resort-style pool, a four-lane 75-foot-long lap pool, Stryker’s Poolside Sports Pub, a Jacuzzi, fire pit and two each Pickleball and bocce ball courts. Sun sails are installed over the resort pool to provide a shady alternative.
“As our premier dining venue, Glades Grill will showcase fresh, seasonal, organic and more healthful menu choices than we’ve previously offered,” Director of Dining Services, Joe Mallen, said. The Glades Grill will serve 60 indoor guests and more than 90 guests at Stryker’s Poolside Pub with dining overlooking all the action at the Aquatic Complex.
Residents, family and guests can enjoy cocktails at Stryker’s, a poolside pub named after JKV President Gerry Stryker, who provided a sizable gift to the Aquatic Complex project.
“Once construction is completed and final inspections are approved, the Aquatic Complex will be open for business,” said Thom Price, Director of Plant Operations. “Besides relaxing, dining and drinking, residents and guests will be able to swim in our saline pools either on their own or by participating in many of the water programs offered by our Fitness Professionals.”
Price will not have long to bask in the success of the Aquatic Complex’s completion, though. Construction of the Westlake Pavilion is underway. The 24,637-square foot project includes a 400-seat Performing Arts Center, two new indoor and lakeside restaurants—the Pearl and Seaglass—a Nautilus Bar and a pre- and post-event Gallery Space.
Running concurrently with the Pavilion project will be a redesign of the Village’s water system. The campus’ two current lakes—Rex Foster and Lake Maggie—will be rerouted to provide everyone on campus with more expansive and enhanced water views.
The Pavilion is part of JKV’s most ambitious project in its 53-year history—Westlake at John Knox Village. The project’s crown jewels will be the two independent living residential buildings—The Vue and The Terrace—adding 150 new, customizable state-of-the-art apartments, featuring seven open-air floorplans ranging in size from 1,231 to 2,259 square feet, and covered parking.
“Now is ‘literally’ the time to get in on the ground floor of the Westlake at John Knox Village project,” said JKV Chief Marketing & Innovation Officer Monica McAfee. She added that people interested in becoming one of the priority depositors, affectionately referred to as Westlakers, need only to put down a $100 fully refundable deposit. Call the JKV Marketing Department at (954) 783-4040 to learn more.
First-floor common areas of the Vue will boast many new amenities, including a high-tech production theater, technology hub, business center, art studio, sacred space, club room, library, a bakery, a coffee and wine bar shop called the French Press and the Westlake Eatery, a fast-casual restaurant serving freshly made fare all day.
“As we open additional dining venues, we want each one to differentiate itself and have its own character and personality,” said Mallen. “The Glades Grill is next in this exciting journey.”
JKV is home to more than 1,000 residents in coastal Pompano Beach, FL. Independent Living residents enjoy their times in gorgeous Garden Villas, as well as four apartment buildings—Heritage Tower, East Lake, Village Towers and Cassels Tower.
The Village also offers the peace of mind for residents that comes from knowing all future, higher-levels of health careare taken care of at its on-campus assisted living facility, Gardens West, and two skilled nursing centers—The Woodlands and Seaside Cove, both of which also provide award-winning short-term rehabilitation care to members of the greater community.
To learn more about John Knox Village, the Westlake projects or short-term rehab care, call the Marketing Department at (954) 783-4040, or click here.
We Don’t Know Them All, But We Owe Them All
In honor of Veterans Day, here is a list of all known John Knox Village resident-veterans as of deadline for this issue of the November- December Village Voice.
If you are not included but wish to be added to a follow-up listing in the January-February 2021 Village Voice, please email or call Rob Seitz, JKV Communications Manager with your name, military branch and rank.
He can be reached at [email protected] or (954) 784-4741.
Thank you…We are free because you were brave.
John P. “Jack” Adams U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant
William Allison U.S. Navy
Robert Aron U.S. Army Corporal
Emerson Allsworth U.S. Navy Seaman
Christian Aubanel U.S. Army
Non-commissioned Officer
Pierre “Pete” Audet U.S. Army Captain
Ronald Ault U.S. Army Captain
Stanley Bagush U.S. Air Force
Robert Banks U.S. Navy Fireman
Charles Barrette U.S. Air Force A 1C
John Barron U.S. Army 1st Lieutenant
Thomas Barrows U.S. Navy Sailor
David Bayer U.S. Navy Captain
Frederic J. Bednarek U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class PH2
Carl Boomhower U.S. Army Corporal
Russell Brandon U.S. Navy
Milbrey “Otto” Burgett U.S. Marine Corps Corporal
Ross Claiborne U.S. Army
Earl Clark U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant
Peter Cole U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer
Robert Collier U.S. Army 1st Special Forces
Medical Corps
Larry Culler U.S. Air Force Captain
Bill Davidson U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander
Ron Davis U.S. Army Specialist 1st Class
George Dewell U.S. Navy Seaman Apprentice
Ted Dolinski U.S. Navy Electronics Maint. Officer
Dustin Dunn U.S. Coast Guard E5, 2nd Class Petty Officer
Russell O. Eckert U.S. Army Corporal
Roy Evans U.S. Navy Lieutentant
Paul Fasana U.S. Army
Dr. Michael Featherstone U.S. Army Specialist 4th Class
Charles Fick U.S. Army
Samuel Fulwood U.S. Air Force Airman First Class
John Furlano U.S. Army Corporal
Ray Gambino U.S. Navy
Howard “Gil” Gilman U.S. Air Force Airman
John “Jack” Halligan U.S Army E5 – Specialist
Dana Hardy U.S. Army Specialist E-5
Donald Harris
Emmerson Harris U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class
Thomas Holm U.S. Navy Electrician’s Tech 3C
Robert Hubbard U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant
Murray Hunter Canadian Navy Engineering Technician
Charles Hunziker U.S. Navy YNT3 – ‘Yeoman (typist)
Petty Officer 3rd Class
K.Denny Inouye U.S. Army Staff Sergeant
Curtis Iverson U.S. Army Specialist 1st Class
Frank Jaeger U.S. Navy Seaman 1st Class
Alexander Jenkins U.S. Navy Lieutenant JG
Herbert Johnson U.S. Air Force
Thomas Johnston British Army – 2nd Lieutenant
3rd Carbiniers
Clyde W. “Bill” Jones U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander
Faye Kartrude U.S. Air Force 1st Lieutenant
Nurse Corps
Murray Kaufman
Robert “Bob” Kauth U.S. Army Sargeant 1st Class
Thomas Keenan U.S. Army Corporal
Robert Kelly U.S. Air Force
Samuel Kessell U.S. Coast Guard
Nelson Kilmer U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class
Elmer “Fred” Kleingartner U.S. Navy Lt. Commander
Dr. George Kling U.S. Army Captain
Medical Corp.
Chris Lamberton U.S. Marine Corps Corporal
Donald Lampe U.S. Navy Seaman 1st Class
Eddie Lawrence U.S. Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer
Norm Liedtke U.S. Navy Lieutenant JG
Dr.Paul Loree U.S. Army Captain Medical Corps
Mack MacVicar U.S. Army Master Sergeant
John Mandt U.S. Marine Corps Corporal
June Maurer U.S. Army Air Forces Corporal
Charles McDermid U.S. Army Corporal
William McDougald U.S. Air Force Private First Class
Thomas McDowell U.S. Navy Lieutenant
Ben McKinney U.S. Navy Lieutenant JG
Stephen McMillan U.S. Army Captain
Howard E. McPherson U.S. Army Sergeant
Richard Mellett U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Lt. Colonel
Charles Mennes U.S. Navy Ensign
Martin Menter U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class, Weather
James Meyer U.S. Army Corporal Medical Corps
August Miller U.S. Navy Lt. Commander
Kenneth Moore U.S. Army
Abigail “Gail” Morrison U.S. Air Force Lieutenant
James “Russ” Murphy, Jr. U.S. Air Force Captain
John Murphy U.S. Air Force Captain
Patrick Noon U.S. Navy
Emerson Oberlin U.S. Army Specialis 4th Class
Robert Owens U.S. Army Private First Class
James Onoprienko U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel
William Pace U.S. Army 2nd Lieutenant
Nels “Ray” Pearson U.S. Army Sergeant
George Percival U.S. Army Sergeant E-6
Frank Perkins U.S. Army Corporal
Ronald Poggio U.S. Army Specialist 4th Class
Sidney W. Porter U.S. Army Sergeant E-5
Joe Rahll U.S. Army Air Force 1st Lieutenant
Liebert “Lee” Robin U.S. Army
Jorge Rodriguez U.S. Army Corporal
Hugh E. Root U.S. Army Signal Corps Corporal
Mae Schweter U.S. Army WAC Sergeant
David R. Seibert U.S. Army 1st Lieutenant
Frank Shulman U.S. Army Private First Class
Dave Slack U.S. Air Force
Mary Snedeker U.S. Naval Reserve Commander
David Somers U.S. Army Corporal
Leroy Sparks U.S. Army
William Spears U.S. Army
Edward Speirs U.S. Navy Lt. Commander
Jed Sprague U.S. Air Force Staff Sargeant
Edwin Stevens U.S. Navy
Robert Talley U.S. Army
Joel Terzich U.S. Army Corporal
David Thomson U.S. Army Private First Class
John Thompson U.S. Army Secialist 6 Security Agency
James Tilbrook U.S. Army
Sam Townsend U.S. Navy Hopital Corpsman
John Vaughn U.S. Army Corporal
Harry Vordermeier U.S. Air Force Lietenant Colonel
Joe Wakeman U.S. Navy Seaman 2nd Class
Anthony (Tony) Walk U.S. Air Force Major
Harold Young U.S. Navy
William A. Zeiher U.S. Army 1st Lieutenant
Charles E. Zilly U.S. Navy Yeoman 2nd Class
By Jamisyn Becker, contributor and John Knox Village Life Enrichment Manager
The Life Enrichment team at John Knox Village was so excited to be able to plan this year’s 5th Annual Active Aging Week.
As many know, this year has presented all of us with new challenges, but that did not stop the team from delivering the same high-caliber, robust activity schedule for residents to enjoy during the week.
There was a combination of live in-person events, and others offered “virtually” on Zoom. This “new way of doing things” has pushed many of us to go outside of our previous comfort zones and grow in ways we never knew we could.
Some of us have stretched ourselves to learn new technology. That, in itself, is Active Aging at its best.
This year’s Active Aging Week brought many events from which to choose. Some favorites from the week were our virtual cooking classes with Carol Green, our in-person cooking demo with our very own Executive Chef Mark Gullusci, while others enjoyed the Fitness Challenge and Dance Around the Clock events.
We were also fortunate to have a variety of lectures, notably, “Boosting your Immune System” with regular Gazette contributor and Medical Director of Advent Health, The Center for Whole Person Health, Dr. Tereza Hubkova and “Making SENSE of Brain Health” with Dr. Linda Sasser.
The week concluded with a “Soiree Under the Stars” – an outdoor celebration at our new Welcome and Innovation Center, where residents and the team were able to safely gather and celebrate the week and the opportunity to be together again.
JKV residents, family and friends gather together at the new Welcome and Innovation Center
during Active Aging Week.
Heritage Tower resident Liz Lycke has enjoyed the lifestyle and events at JKV for four years. She actively participated in many events during this year’s COVID-careful Active Aging Week. Liz said she was “absolutely amazed at the imagination of the events and how we were all kept entertained.”
Liz feels safe and comfortable during these pandemic times at JKV. “The management took action early on and were ahead of the curve. Everything is under control, and I take advantage of the home delivery of meals. I’ve tried all the dishes and appreciate the tremendous selection.”
She gives the Life Enrichment team high praise for its perseverance and adaptation in bringing events to the residents. “We have so many choices, and I appreciate the aerobics opportunities, the music and dance events outside.”
During Active Aging Week, Liz participated in the brain training classes and the lecture on improving the immune system, but one live event brought a bit more normalcy to life at JKV.
“My favorite event was the Friday night soiree,” she said. “It was wonderful to have a great time while social distancing and meeting in-person with fellow residents and staff.”
Fellow resident Andrea Hipskind is one of the most active members of the JKV community. She is a frequent attendee to a variety of on-campus events. Active Aging Week gave Andrea the opportunity to expand her horizons.
“I signed up for everything that I could attend in person,” Andrea said. “I loved Carol Green’s Zoom cooking sessions. I always enjoy Mitch the Magician and I liked the decluttering class on Zoom.”
Mitch the Magician entertained in the Village Centre Auditorium with COVID-careful shows during Active Aging Week.
“The week of events was outstanding. Lots of kudos to the Life Enrichment team in figuring out how to do all this. It could not have been easy.”
“For example, Carol Green’s cooking sessions were Zoomed, so rather than watching Carol live in front of me, she was Zoomed right to the big screen in the Auditorium, where I could actually see her working even closer than if she were here in person.
“I loved the closing night’s soiree. It was a terrific time, meeting with each other again while social distancing. It was almost like being back to normal. It’s so great to laugh and engage, even while masked and at a distance of six feet. Laughter is the whole reason for my being right now, so Active Aging Week was the elixir that brought me joy and laughter.”
—
A message from Jamisyn Becker, JKV’s Life Enrichment Manager
“I would like to take the opportunity to thank everyone for participating in this week of events, whether in person or in the comfort of your homes on Zoom. I am especially proud and thankful to the Life Enrichment team—Yael Fishman, Bea St. Pierre, Jacquee Thompson and Nicholas Sconiers, and our Production and Events Manager, Teddy Tennie, who worked tirelessly to continue to think outside of the box and provide innovative programming during this unprecedented time. Thanks also to our Marketing team: Kim Morgan, Rob Seitz, Thomas Rodriguez, Mark Lewkowicz and Marty Lee working behind the scenes to create our collateral and capture the moments throughout the week on video and camera. It has been so great to be able to see each other in-person again and enjoy these moments together. Let us all raise our glass and toast to continuing to age actively together.”
—
To learn more about how John Knox Village is keeping members of our community safe, engaged and inspired during COVID-19, feel free to contact us. And if this resort-like lifestyle interests you, we invite you for a personalized, private, COVID-19-careful tour of our campus! Call 954-783-4040 today or click here to schedule your visit.
In this quick clip that aired on WTVJ 6 (NBC Miami) recently, JKV resident Doreen Haynie, who lives in Village Towers, was interviewed by co-anchor Roxanne Vargas on using technology during the pandemic. Check it out to see how she has learned new tech tools like InstaCart and Zoom, and how she has maintained a positive attitude so she can just “go with the flow.”
In this quick clip that aired on WTVJ 6 (NBC Miami) recently, JKV Director of Health Services, Mark Rayner, was interviewed by news anchor Sheli Munoz on opening up visitation to residents’ families and children. Check it out to see how we’re bringing families together and lifting spirits—while always keeping everyone safe.
By Tereza Hubkova, M.D., contributor
People with cardiovascular disease and high blood pressure are at higher risk of developing severe COVID-19, requiring hospitalization, intensive care, and unfortunately, are at about a three times higher risk of death.
A lot of controversy surrounds some commonly used cardiac medications such as statins (cholesterol lowering medications) and ACE inhibitors (used for high blood pressure), since both classes of medications increase the number of the ACE 2 receptors that SARS-COV-2 uses to enter the cells. In other words, if cells were like houses, and coronaviruses were burglars, these medications increase the number of doors and windows through which the burglars can enter the house and cause trouble.
Having said that, the Coronavirus SARS-COV-2 seems to attack not just lungs, but also the lining of our arteries, the heart and the brain, where the same medications (statins, ACE inhibitors and ARBs) may provide a protective, anti-inflammatory, effect.
Several studies are now trying to sort the controversy out and investigate if these cardiac medications are helpful in COVID-19 or not. Given the unfortunate manipulations of public opinion about another medication, Hydroxychloroquine (driven by political and financial interests put above human lives), one can only hope that we indeed will hear the truth.
Meanwhile, I thought it might be useful to share with you that many commonly used cardiac medications can put their users at risk of nutrient deficiencies, with potential negative impact on their immune systems. My goal is to increase your awareness, not to create panic – when after all, approximately three times more Americans die each year of cardiovascular disease (about 647,000 Americans) than of COVID-19 (more than 200,000 Americans to date), thus far. Do not stop your cardiac meds because of this article, but you might want to ask your physician to check your nutrient level, and supplement accordingly.
Which nutrients are affected and by which medications? Blood pressure medications such as diuretics, ACE inhibitors and ARBs seem to deplete us of zinc – a key nutrient for our immune system. In fact, zinc seems to reduce the ability of many viruses to replicate (multiply), that is why we take zinc lozenges when coming down with the flu. Other immune-boosting nutrients depleted by diuretics are magnesium and potassium, and some, like Lasix, can even deplete the hugely important vitamin C.
Great sources of zinc are seafood, animal protein, mushrooms, nuts and seeds. For magnesium, potassium and vitamin C, eat a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, from leafy greens to berries.
Statins can deplete us of coenzyme Q 10 (COQ-10) and selenium, two additional nutrients crucial for the immune system. Ask your physician to check your levels – coenzyme Q 10 can be taken as a supplement while Brazil nuts, mushrooms, animal protein and eggs are among the best sources of selenium.
How about the “king” of nutrients for the immune system – the sunshine vitamin – vitamin D? We know that a low level of vitamin D correlates with severe COVID. Most people living in the South are told not to worry about their vitamin D, as they are getting plenty of sunshine. But many medications lower vitamin D level through accelerated degradation including cardiac meds spironolactone and nifedipine, anti-epileptics carbamazepine and phenytoin, anti-cancer drugs tamoxifen, taxol and cyclophosphamide, prostate cancer medication cyproterone acetate and steroids such as dexamethasone. Ask your physician to check your level and keep at above 30 ng/ml with supplemental vitamin D3, if needed.
Medications can be tremendously helpful and even save our lives, but do not forget that a healthy lifestyle (healthy diet, optimal weight, moderate exercise, adequate sleep, laughter, love and social connection despite physical distancing) is the best booster for your immune system. It can help you not only make it through this pandemic, but also shrink your risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer and live a longer, fuller, happier life with no side effects.
For a free guide featuring opportunities for overall wellness boosts you can achieve from home, John Knox Village has published their second edition of “At-Home Enrichment.” Simply click here or call their Marketing Department at 954-783-4040 today to request your copy!
—
Dr. Tereza Hubkova is former Medical Director at Canyon Ranch and has been practicing internal medicine for the past 20 years. Currently, she is the Medical Director of Advent Health, The Center for Whole Person Health, in Overland Park, KS. Dr. Hubkova is a regular contributor to The Gazette.
By Monica McAfee, Chief Marketing and Innovation Officer
By time you read this, the John Knox Village Sales and Marketing teams will be fully ensconced in the new Welcome and Innovation Center, our campus’ latest jewel.
Not only is it a beautiful building, but it will be another great meeting place and venue for entertaining for everyone in the Village—once we can do that again— without all the current COVID-19 precautions and restrictions.
Also, as you are (hopefully) enjoying this article, the Southwest 6th Street trenching project will have been completed, meaning the temporary inconvenience of being re-routed around campus will be rewarded by getting the wonderful Aquatic Complex “this close” to completion. The road closure not only allowed our crews to connect necessary water and sanitary lines to the Complex, but created additional parking spaces around the Village Centre and Aquatic Complex.
The Aquatic Complex is progressing nicely. The lap pool is in the foreground and resort-style pool in the background. Pickleball, bocce ball and much more are in store for residents and staff to enjoy.
No doubt many residents remember the old “Lobster Pot” pool—maybe even with somewhat nostalgic memories. I truly believe the only reference to lobster we’ll be hearing shortly will be when ordering an entrée from the new Aquatic Complex restaurant—the Glades Grill—or at Stryker’s Poolside Sports Pub.
One of the newest additions to the Aquatic Complex will be the outdoor Stryker’s Poolside Sports Pub.
Think about what lies ahead during these exciting times. In short order we will be enjoying two swimming pools—one a lap pool, the other a sun sail-covered resort-style pool—the aforementioned dining spaces, two each pickleball and bocce ball courts, a Jacuzzi and fire pit.
Add to that mix, the exterior upgrades to the Village Towers—new impact-resistant windows and sliding glass doors, waterproofing, sealing and painting. When finished it will provide the look and feel that newly refinished Cassels Towernow offers.
As Resident Senate President Pete Audet writes in his Village Voice column this month, “[John Knox Village]…has a well thought-out plan [and the JKV staff works] “to the point where you really feel they are taking care of ya.”
Expansion of the Heritage Tower parking lot provides 31 additional spaces, many of which will be used by staff who will be displaced when parking just to the west of the Rose Garden is eliminated for infrastructure, water lines and other supportive work to the campus begins.
That will take place in conjunction with a soon-to-be scheduled COVID-careful ground-breaking of some sort for the new Westlake Pavilion. Talk about a jewel.
I daresay the Pavilion will make us the talk—not only among residents, prospects and around town—but also within the senior living industry.
The features and benefits the Westlake Pavilion will provide for you will be immeasurable.
The 350 (or so) seat performing arts center will rival our neighboring Pompano Beach Cultural Center in size, scope and state-of-the-art technology. Add to that an art gallery, terrace and outdoor dining overlooking our expanded waterway system and JKV becomes more than just home.
Speaking of home, the last piece to this Master Vision Plan puzzle will be the two-building, 150 new apartment homes at Westlake called The Vue and The Terrace. They will offer 1,277 to 2,364 square feet of light-filled living throughout the spacious open floor plans.
Many of them will have access to private balconies, along with towering floor-to-ceiling windows and, of course, spectacular views of our expanded lake and waterways.
If you’re interested in learning more about the direction in which John Knox Village is heading, please do not hesitate to call us at (954) 783-4040.
It seems as if nearly every corner of our 70-acre botanical oasis is being improved. Dirt? Yes. Noise? Yes. Some inconveniences? Certainly. More than anything, the price of this progress is…patience. Something of which you have been most prolific.
Greek philosopher Heraclitus famously said, “the only constant in life is change.” Sooner than you think these changes will be faraway memories like the old “Lobster Pot”—something to wryly smile about as you regale yourself in the new creature comforts John Knox Village has to offer.
Strap yourselves in, it’s going to be a great ride.
To learn more about all the exciting projects happening and coming soon at John Knox Village in Pompano Beach, simply click here or call 954-783-4040 to arrange your own private, COVID-careful info session with our experienced team!
