Arbour Square of Harleysville Graces the Cover of Suburban Life Magazine
We’re excited to share some big news: Arbour Square of Harleysville was recently featured on the cover of Suburban Life Magazine as part of a multi-page profile highlighting how our community is redefining what senior living in Harleysville, Pennsylvania, can be.
The cover story, titled “Finding Joy in Retirement,” spotlights our hospitality-driven leadership, vibrant lifestyle, and the sense of purpose residents find here every day.
A Fresh Look at Retirement Living
On the cover, Suburban Life describes Arbour Square as a senior living community that “redefines the concept of senior living with concierge services, a variety of enjoyable activities, and a fulfilling lifestyle for residents 55 and older.”
Inside, the feature follows Executive Director David Arena, whose background with major hotel brands brings a true hospitality mindset to our independent living community. The article highlights how Arbour Square offers a warm, resort-style environment where residents feel welcomed, known, and genuinely cared for.
Arena sums it up simply: it’s “an amazing environment” where residents are close-knit, and visitors immediately notice the happiness.
All-Inclusive Living With A Daily Calendar on a Serene 22-Acre Campus
As Suburban Life notes, Arbour Square sits on a 22-acre campus in Montgomery County and provides an all-inclusive living experience for adults 55 and older. The community is home to approximately 300 residents—the fullest it has ever been, and the activity calendar is “always full,” with options ranging from crafts and fitness classes to educational programs and off-site trips to restaurants and theaters. Some of the featured amenities and activities include:
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Live entertainment and special events
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Woodworking classes
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Billiards, bocce, and shuffleboard
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A “wellness floor” with a fitness center, massage suite, medical office, and therapy space
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A popular pub with a complimentary happy hour
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A fun casino area with slot machines, roulette, blackjack, and poker tables
Resident-Run Programs and Community Impact #ArbourSquareCares
One of the standout themes in the feature is just how resident-driven life at Arbour Square has become. Arena shares how the team takes time to ask new residents about their careers, hobbies, and passions—and then helps them turn those interests into activities for the whole community.
Today, residents lead:
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Quilting classes
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Writing and spiritual groups
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Billiards instruction
In fact, there are 14 resident-run programs, which, as the article credits, is a major reason the lifestyle here feels so dynamic and peer-supported.
One of them includes our resident-run thrift shop that generates close to $30,000 a year to support local EMT, fire, and police organizations, as well as food-insecure families—a powerful example of giving back to the wider community.
Dining, Creativity, and Family Connections
Chef-prepared dining is a core part of the experience at Arbour Square. Residents enjoy meals that are both nutritious and delicious, with restaurant-style service and a weekly menu they can review in advance. Families are encouraged to join their loved ones for meals and special events like our ‘Veterans’ Day Luncheon’ or ‘Brunch with Santa’.
Other unique touches mentioned in the article include:
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An art gallery featuring work from a resident-taught painting class, alongside quilting, needlework, knitting, drawing, and photography
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Grandkids’ Corner, filled with crafts, toys, and treats for visiting children
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Bed-and-breakfast-style guest accommodations, created from two converted apartments, so out-of-town loved ones have a place to stay
These details underscore what makes Arbour Square feel like home—not just for residents, but for their families as well.
Residents are involved in shaping the community’s future. The community meets regularly to gather feedback and new ideas—like the outdoor putting green that came directly from resident suggestions.
We’re Honored by the Recognition
Being featured on the cover of Suburban Life Magazine is a meaningful recognition of what our residents, team, and partners have built together:
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An all-inclusive independent living community for adults 55+
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A place where concierge-style services and thoughtful amenities make life easier
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A setting where residents can “find happiness in retirement” every day
We’re grateful to Suburban Life for shining a light on Arbour Square and for capturing, through words and photography, the heart of our community.
If you’re exploring senior living in Harleysville, Pennsylvania, we invite you to experience our campus, amenities, and lifestyle in person. You’ll see why so many residents—and now a regional lifestyle magazine—believe Arbour Square is Where Happiness Lives®.