A change of scene, a day to remember for La Serena residents

For the residents of La Serena, a recent day by the sea meant leaving one beautiful seaside setting for another, and discovering that a change of scene can do wonders for the spirit.

Life at La Serena, the beachfront retirement community at Uswetakeiyawa, already comes with the pleasures of living beside the ocean. But recently, its residents were given a chance to enjoy a different stretch of the coast, when they set out for a day at the plush Regenta Arie Lagoon in the picturesque fishing village of Thalahena, Negombo.

It was, in many ways, a simple idea: step away from the familiar surroundings, leave the everyday routine behind and spend a day together somewhere different. 

Yet it was precisely this simplicity that made the outing special. The change of scenery provided an opportunity for residents to relax, socialise and enjoy each other’s company away from their usual surroundings. The day was about shared experiences and companionship as much as the destination itself, and a chance to pause, enjoy the moment and make another set of memories together.

La Serena, Sri Lanka’s first retirement resort, is managed by Serene Resorts (Pvt) Ltd., which is a fully owned subsidiary of Ceylinco Life Insurance Limited. La Serena was created as a community rather than simply a collection of residences, bringing together the privacy and independence of individual living with shared spaces and opportunities for an active, socially engaged lifestyle. Its amenities include a swimming pool, library and reading room, common lounge, mini gym and jogging path, while its approach to senior living extends beyond comfortable accommodation to recreation, wellness, social interaction and meaningful engagement.