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Resident Finds Joy in Neighborhood Outreach

Marilyn Colyar has been a resident of Heron’s Key since May 2020, but her time in the picturesque town of Gig Harbor, Washington, began almost two decades ago. In 2004 she retired from her assistant principal position at San Marino High School in California and moved north. She became an active member in the Gig …

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Resident Rallies for a Community That Cares

Heron’s Key resident Anne Delaney has a giving heart. Through continued volunteerism and service, she has made an impact on many individuals, organizations and communities. Anne has shared this philanthropic nature with Heron’s Key since 2017 when she became a chairperson of the Volunteer Group. In this role—along with the chair from Penrose Harbor and …

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Heron’s Key Recognized As A 2020 Choice Community By Holleran Research Firm

Our community is honored to have been recognized for its Penrose Harbor Assisted Living and Independent Living communities as a 2020 Choice Community by Holleran, a leading research firm specializing in engagement and satisfaction studies in the senior living space. Residents and employees of more than 700 communities were surveyed by Holleran, which recognized the …

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Try A Holistic Approach to Wellness

It works for rehabilitation and fall prevention, too. With September being Healthy Aging Month, it’s a fitting time to showcase our holistic wellness program here at Heron’s Key. While many people focus on the physical component of wellness, we believe it’s important to take into consideration all aspects of “what makes us tick” when it …

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Assisted Living at New Penrose Harbor Health Center

Sometimes, all we need to lead a more fulfilling life is an occasional helping hand. Moving to an assisted living community is an opportunity for comfort and enrichment in one’s life with an added level of assistance. Penrose Harbor, Heron’s Key’s on-site health center located in Gig Harbor, is open to those living outside of …

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