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San Mateo Retirement Community Holds Long-Awaited Gatherings

After more than a year of COVID-19 restrictions, over 80 members of a retirement community in San Mateo gathered in-person.

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Residents Kevin and Patricia McBride and Kaz and Naoko Masuno gather at a garden party at the Peninsula Regent on June 30. (Terrie Cordova/The Peninsula Regent)
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The San Francisco Banjo Band plays at the Peninsula Regent's 4th of July party. (Terrie Cordova/The Peninsula Regent)
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Olga Lieberman, a member of The Peninsula Regent and head of its Caring Committee, welcomes her neighbors to The Regent’s June 30 garden party. (Terrie Cordova/The Peninsula Regent)

SAN MATEO, CA — For the over 220 residents of The Peninsula Regent, a retirement community in San Mateo, it’s been awhile since they have been able to gather together in-person. Over the past week, they’ve experienced a semblance of normalcy.

On June 30, over 80 residents gathered for a garden party in the community’s flag court and rose garden. And on July 4, they came together again for a celebration featuring a band and piano playing.

“My favorite thing about being able to socialize again is gathering around the piano and singing songs together,” said Suzanne Sullivan, a longtime resident.

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Below are more photos from the 4th of July event:

Joan Connolly, the resident in-house piano player, entertains fellow community members at The Peninsula Regent 4th of July gathering. Next to Joan is longtime resident Suzanne Sullivan. (Terrie Cordova/The Peninsula Regent)
Teri Boucher (left) and Phyllis Carlevaris (right) enjoy a meal during the 4th of July. (Terrie Cordova/The Peninsula Regent)
Dr. Jean Kohn and Adrienne Benham relax by the pool (Terrie Cordova/The Peninsula Regent)

Visit the Peninsula Regent's website for more information about the retirement community.

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