On Sept. 22, the Committee on Masonic Homes authorized the marketing process for the retirement living accommodations in the master plan for the Masonic Village at Sewickley, as shown in an updated presentation of the retirement living facility. The marketing process will determine the level of interest in the accommodations before the Committee makes the final decision to proceed with the construction of those areas.

The retirement living plans include a potential for 228 apartments and 34 villas, as well as a clubhouse. An indoor pool is being considered as part of the master plan for a wellness center, pending finding a donor, or donors, who will provide support for the project.

As demand is identified for the retirement living accommodations, the construction project will proceed in three phases: the first, with an expected completion date of Spring 2003, will consist of 78 apartments and the clubhouse; the second will add 78 more apartments and 16 villas; and the third will complete the community with another 78 apartments and 18 villas.

Anyone interested in more information about the retirement living accommodations can contact B.J. Franks, Executive Director, Masonic Village at Sewickley, (412) 741-1400. Persons interested in donating funds toward the construction of an indoor pool and wellness center on the Sewickley campus can call the Masonic Homes Development Center, (800) 599-6454.

Construction of the Star Points Building, the assisted living area of the campus, is well under way with an expected completion date of October 2001. An updated rendering of the building is seen below. Residents at the Masonic Eastern Star Home-West will be offered first priority on the selection of units in the Star Points Building, where they will move upon its completion. Sister Cindy Stefl, Administrator, Masonic Eastern Star Home-West, is accepting names for admission to the Masonic Eastern Star Home-West now, and for interest in the Star Points Building for October 2001. Call (412) 931-8300 for more information.