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Creating a community where all can feel safe, welcome and accepted

As one of the younger retirement communities in the Seattle area, we feel it’s incumbent on us to shape Heron’s Key into a community that will appeal not only to …

Choosing a Home at Heron’s Key Is About More Than Picking a Side

Once you’ve decided to make Heron’s Key your new home, your next decision is which specific residence you want. That involves selecting a floor plan, of course, and a location …

If the Home Fits

Incoming Residents’ Association President Gee Heckscher and his wife, Janet, found comfort in the Heron’s Key lifestyle, community and aesthetic. Making the decision to move to a continuing care retirement …

The Season of Giving Lasts All Year Long Here, Thanks to the Benevolent Brew Crew

When we say, “the spirit of the season,” it may conjure up images of people in a festive mood. In general, people are often a little friendlier and more willing …

A Look at Fashion Trends of the Past: Can You Believe We Wore That?

When families get together during the winter holiday season, it’s not unusual for three or four generations to share a meal and reconnect. It’s a chance for younger family members …

The Best Way To Make Your Smartphone and Other Digital Devices Do More? Adopt an Adventurous Attitude!

Tips To Tame Technology and Make It Your Friend Instead of a Foe Figuring out how to navigate the digital world can be intimidating. With more of the world communicating …

Who We Are as a Community: Highlights From Our First Five Years

Just as a child’s personality emerges within the first several years, so has the personality of our community in the five years since we welcomed the earliest residents. To give …

Heron’s Key Welcomes New Executive Director Katie Houck

In August there was a changing of the guard at Heron’s Key as Katie Houck stepped into the role of executive director of the community. Houck arrives with an extensive …

Enhance Your Lifelong Wellness Journey with Fitness Specialist Heidi Morales

Heron’s Key has an inclusive and exciting fitness program that is set to be enhanced with more offerings from new fitness specialist Heidi Morales who joined the team in July …

The Best ‘Jobs’ for Senior Citizens Are Often Labors of Love

It’s a common scenario: After retiring, people discover they miss the workplace more than they expected. It’s not so much the work itself they miss. It’s the opportunity to connect …