Londonderry on the Tred Avon has completed a comprehensive renovation of its Community Center, the social heart of the senior living community. The redesign, which began with planning in late 2023 and wrapped up in early 2025, was led by Bountiful, working in close partnership with Carol Wheeler and Jamie Merida to reimagine the space for comfort, connection, and community.
The goal, according to Rachel Smith, Londonderry’s Director of Sales and Marketing, was to create a setting that feels “comfortable, inviting, and distinctly Londonderry.”
“When you enter Londonderry, you immediately feel at home,” said Smith. “It’s like living in a beautiful resort—light, airy, and peaceful. We wanted the Community Center to reflect that same feeling, a place where you can take a deep breath and truly relax.”
The renovation refreshed every corner of the Community Center, including the Tred Avon Tavern, library, and media center. The result is a bright, open environment that encourages residents to gather, linger, and enjoy the company of friends and neighbors.
With the recent addition of Londonderry’s Clubhouse, the Community Center’s Living Room has also been reimagined. Once used primarily for activities, it now serves as a more casual social space for residents to watch TV, enjoy a drink before dinner, or spend time together before heading to the Tavern.
The Community Center continues to host a wide range of activities—from painting and ukulele classes to TED Talks, chair yoga, and advisory committee meetings. Residents also gather there for book club discussions, card games, and social hours.
Smith said residents have embraced the new look and functionality.
“The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive,” she said. “Everyone was patient during the renovation process, even when hallways were closed or team members had to temporarily relocate. Bountiful worked carefully to minimize disruptions, even completing much of the work during evening hours. Now that everything is complete, the response has been wonderful. Residents love the bright, updated spaces and the new opportunities to gather.”
This project follows earlier enhancements to Magnolia Manor, completed between 2022 and 2023, as part of Londonderry’s ongoing commitment to maintaining a fresh, contemporary environment for its residents.
“You need to make a change every once in a while,” Smith added. “Styles evolve, and we always want Londonderry to feel current, vibrant, and beautifully maintained. Our goal is for every resident to feel proud to call Londonderry home—and for every visitor to immediately understand why it’s the Eastern Shore’s top retirement destination.”
About Londonderry on the Tred Avon
Londonderry on the Tred Avon is a vibrant, independent living cooperative community for adults ages 62+ that promotes wellness of mind and body. Londonderry offers a variety of housing options from convenient apartments to spacious cottages among 29 acres, including 1500 feet of waterfront shoreline. For more information, visit www.londonderrytredavon.
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