THE BUCKINGHAM CELEBRATES the HOLIDAY SEASON in STYLE Page 2

8580 Woodway Drive Houston, Texas 77063 Phone (713) 660-6552 Fax (713) 660-6512 www.buckinghamhouston.com News Release

Contact: Natasha Baker/Beth Wilbins, Forté PR FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Phone: (214) 890-7912, (469) 939-6233 Jan. 22, 2008

RESIDENTS OF THE BUCKINGHAM CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAY SEASON IN STYLE

HOUSTON, JAN. 22, 2008: Dressed in elegant attire and enjoying festive holiday fare, residents of The Buckingham gathered throughout the holiday season to celebrate Christmas and New Year’s Eve with two separate evenings of fine dining and dancing.

On Christmas, residents danced to the music of The Rhythm Zone, while New Year’s Eve brought the energetic entertainment of Cindy St. Cyr of Texas Jazz Central.

“Our holiday celebrations were a complete success,” said Deborah Mahrt, director of

lifestyles at The Buckingham. “Our dining services team prepared exquisite dinners for both events and the entertainment kept several residents on their feet throughout the evenings. Lighthearted conversation and laughter was the backdrop of both celebrations.”

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~ MORE ~ THE BUCKINGHAM CELEBRATES THE HOLIDAY SEASON IN STYLE Page 2 #1 Margaret Hare, Santa Claus and Julie Fenske, executive director of The Buckingham, at The Buckingham Christmas Party #2 Harry Dreher and Jo McNeil dance at The Buckingham Christmas Party #3 Lyn Flint and General Joe Scepansky celebrate New Year's Eve #4 Wilma Vickers, Kipp Halliday and Tua Smith celebrate New Year's Eve #5 Walter and Elaine Heffler celebrate New Year's Eve #6 Deborah and Mary Lois Barden celebrate New Year's Eve

ABOUT THE BUCKINGHAM

The Buckingham is Houston’s premier life care retirement community located in the heart of the Memorial neighborhood. Situated on a 17-acre site along Buffalo Bayou at 8580 Woodway Drive, The Buckingham offers resort-style services and amenities for active, independent seniors, as well as all levels of health care services on-site at The Plaza at The Buckingham. The community features 205 independent living residences; 42 private assisted living apartments; 16 private memory support apartments; and 60 private skilled nursing suites.

The Buckingham is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit retirement community owned by Senior Quality Lifestyles Corporation (SQLC), a Texas-based nonprofit organization that owns sister communities Edgemere in Dallas, Querencia at Barton Creek in Austin, The Stayton at Museum Way under development in Fort Worth, and Mirador under development in Corpus Christi. For information visit www.buckinghamhouston.com, or call (713) 660-6552.

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