Merrill Gardens residents received a treat this Easter, as members of Major League Soccer’s Seattle Sounders paid a visit. David Estrada, Patrick Ianni, Roger Levesque and Taylor Graham visited the community to celebrate Easter with the residents as part of the United We Serve campaign.
A large part of the Merrill Gardens experience is active living. But residents admitted that hanging out with professional soccer players exceeded the normal pace of a weekend in the community.
Players taught residents the finer points of the game, even to super beginners.
“The two ladies I was working with, had never touched a soccer ball before,” said Roger Levesque. “But they were scoring goals. I mean, it was kind of impressive.”
In addition to the training, all of the players decorated cookies, played soccer, and chatted with the residents.
“We love being involved in the community, so it was so exciting to have the Sounders come,”added Shawna Dazey, Merrill Gardens Active Living Director.
This was a great time for all of our residents. To keep up with the activities going on at Merrill you can follow us on Facebook.
Ruth: She lived in Des Moines before coming here, and made the move to be closer to her family. One of the things that convinced her to move here was the fact that the community stresses independence, but still offers assistance if needed. She has called Admiral Heights home for the past eight years and loves the atmosphere, and the people. She is a very independent person and likes the fact that she can chose to participate in community events or just do her own thing. 
George and Catherine: This couple just moved to the community and said they looked at lots of options but Merrill Gardens at Admiral Heights was the perfect fit. They love the food and the convenience of the Anytime Dining program. They also take advantage of the community concierge who helps them schedule rides to appointments. Plus, George likes that his favorite barbershop is just down the street! 
Pat: She has been a West Seattle girl for most of her life, this is where she raised her family and she wanted to stay close by when she and her husband retired. Pat‘s husband passed away after they moved to Admiral Heights and she says that everyone at the community was so kind and helpful to her during that difficult time. Pat is very social and active and she is always involved in the outings at the community. She really loves that it is easy for her to go to downtown Seattle and soak up the city. She is also happy to be surrounded by the many friends she has made at the community. 
Merrill Gardens at West Seattle is located in the heart of this rich community and has a wide variety of amenities to make living here lots of fun! The folks who live here are a very diverse group with a genuine interest in one another and their individual accomplishments. The team members are committed to providing quality customer service in an upbeat environment.
Being in the center of a cultural and artsy neighborhood, there are lots of fairs and festivals all year long. There are also well known local establishments right next door including the historic Admiral Theatre, Arts West Performing Arts Theater and a weekly Farmer’s Market. Not only is there lots to offer in West Seattle, but it is also conveniently located near downtown Seattle, the best hospitals in the state, Sea-Tac Airport and the community of Vashon Island.
Jean Bullard: She moved to the community with her husband six years ago from Colorado to be closer to her family. She enjoys the activities and outings because Jean is always on the go! She loves the Anytime Dining Program because she can fit her meals into her schedule. Jean says the best part of living in the community is the friendships she has made and the support she received when her husband passed away.
Adrean Gregory: Adrean chose to move to Merrill Gardens at West Seattle because she thought it has lots to offer for her lifestyle. She has now lived here for almost 2 years and loves the weekly housecleaning, daily activities, and trips that are offered. She has found lots of great companionship in this community, and she loves the team members. She has also made some great friends!
Lyn Johnson: He grew up in this neighborhood and lived close by with his wife, which made the decision to move to Merrill Gardens at West Seattle easy! They were some of the first to move to the community eight years ago. For them living at this community has been a great experience and they enjoy the great activities and outings. Having been here since the community first opened, they have been delighted with the amenities, team members and people they have had the pleasure to meet here.
Merrill Gardens at Queen Anne is a very spirited and vibrant community with a team that is dedicated and eager to serve the community and its residents with respect and experience. The community is located in the cultural center of Seattle in lower Queen Anne. The community is right by McCaw Hall which hosts the Pacific Northwest Ballet and Seattle Opera, Seattle Repertory Theatre, and Seattle Center. 
Merrill Gardens at Queen Anne features two beautiful buildings that encompass the entire city block. The West building has a beautiful courtyard with a fountain, patio area, circular walkway bordered by a continuous brick planter box, and the resident’s greenhouse. Several of the apartments on the 1st floor have patios adjoining the courtyard, and others on the 2nd and 3rd floors have courtyard views and/or balconies overlooking it. The East building has a waterfall fountain at the main entrance, several patio areas, and a wonderful rooftop patio with a planter box garden and amazing view of downtown Seattle. Everyone loves the parties thrown on the rooftop, especially the views of the holiday fireworks display. Each building has spacious common areas with plenty of seating and tables, games and pool tables.