Summerfield Civic Association

    10650 SW Summerfield Dr, Tigard, OR, 97224
    4.4 · 9 reviews
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    5.0

    Satisfied resident; excellent venue overall

    I've lived here for years and I'm very satisfied with my choice. The staff were gracious with helpful directions; the large room, good speaker system and photo display made it an excellent venue for our Aloha High School reunion and other celebrations. Exterior is under renovation with windows temporarily plastic-covered, but overall my experience is positive.

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    4.44 · 9 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.4
    • Staff

      4.0
    • Meals

      4.4
    • Amenities

      4.4
    • Value

      4.4

    Pros

    • gracious host
    • helpful directions
    • large room / spacious venue
    • good speaker / audio system
    • photo display available
    • well-suited for celebrations
    • suitable for reunions (Aloha High School reunion mentioned)
    • long-tenured presence and satisfied attendees
    • overall positive experience reported

    Cons

    • exterior renovation with plastic-covered windows (affects appearance)

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment in the collected reviews for Summerfield Civic Association is clearly positive. Reviewers repeatedly highlight the association as a reliable, well-liked venue for social gatherings, with multiple comments expressing satisfaction with the choice and long tenure of use. The tone across summaries is one of appreciation for the experience and suitability of the space for celebratory events.

    Staff and service are a consistent strength. Reviewers specifically call out a "gracious host" and "helpful directions," indicating friendly, accommodating on-site personnel and clear logistical support for visitors. Those remarks suggest that event organizers and attendees find staff interactions smooth and that staff contribute positively to the overall event experience.

    Facilities and amenities receive favorable comments as well. The venue is described as having a "large room" that accommodates gatherings comfortably, along with a "good speaker system" which supports presentations, speeches, or music. A photo display is mentioned, implying that the space can be arranged for exhibits or nostalgic displays common at reunions and milestone celebrations. These facility-related strengths underline the location's practical suitability for events that require open space and basic audiovisual support.

    Activity and event fit is another clear theme. Reviewers explicitly note the venue as "nice" for celebrations and point out it is "great" for reunions, with Aloha High School reunion given as a specific example. This indicates the venue's layout, size, and amenities align well with typical reunion and celebratory event needs, including display areas and sound for speakers.

    Management and long-term impressions are positive: reviewers mention "long tenure" and being "satisfied with choice," which reflects sustained approval over time rather than isolated positive experiences. That pattern suggests consistent performance by the venue and staff across multiple events or years.

    The primary concern raised relates to ongoing exterior renovation: reviewers note "plastic-covered windows," a cosmetic detail that affects curb appeal and first impressions. While this is a cosmetic and likely temporary issue, it is the only notable negative across the reviews. Reviewers did not report problems with interior conditions, cleanliness, parking, safety, dining, or programming — however, those topics were not addressed directly in the provided summaries.

    In conclusion, the reviews present Summerfield Civic Association as a dependable, well-liked venue for celebrations and reunions, supported by gracious staff, clear directions, spacious interior, and functional audio capabilities. The single recurring drawback is an ongoing exterior renovation that temporarily detracts from the building's appearance. Absent further feedback on other operational areas (for example dining or accessibility specifics), the available reviews position Summerfield as a strong choice for event organizers seeking a pleasant, well-managed space for social gatherings.

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    About Summerfield Civic Association

    Summerfield Civic Association sits in Tigard, Oregon, as a well-known 55+ planned residential community that covers about 203 acres, with about 40 acres set aside for recreation, and you'll find a mix of single-family homes, townhouses, condominiums, apartments, and independent living spaces all tucked among tree-lined streets and landscaped walking paths. The community has a main governing board with an executive board, various committees like Architectural & Landscape, Clubhouse, and Safety, and has its own bylaws and rules, which are all easy to find on their website at www.summerfield55.org, with a newsletter and resident portal for updates. Residents pay an annual assessment fee, which for 2024 is $700 per person, and this gives access to common area facilities like the central Clubhouse, swimming pool, wellness and fitness center, and tennis and pickleball courts, plus a public 9-hole golf course with immaculate greens that anyone can walk, a yardage of 2,353 yards, and a par of 33, with a golf shop for equipment, tee time scheduling, and rules posted for everyone's reference. There are eight main sub-associations, including places like The Fountains at Summerfield, Fountainwood, Brookside Condominium, and five townhouse associations, and each has its own president and treasurer, so everyone knows who to go to for questions, and there's a main administrator named Cari Lindsey, while the Summerfield Civic Association at large is led by a president named Mike Dahlstrom and treasurer Cheri Stanley. There are also specialty HOA websites for groups like Highland Homeowners Association at highlands55.org and The Fountains at Summerfield at fountainatsummerfield.com, and Kappes-Miller Management handles certain areas like the GARDEN VILLA TOWNHOUSES.

    Residents have plenty to do throughout the week with a full activity calendar, and clubs for seniors who like gardening, art, books, writing, quilting, knitting, crafts, travel, and lifelong learning, and there are regular social events, game nights, happy hours, music clubs including dance and the Summerfield Singers, plus a welcoming atmosphere for all sorts of hobbies. The Clubhouse has a library, card and billiards rooms, and you'll find on-site conveniences like a hair salon, computer center, and chef-prepared meals in the dining room at all hours, along with weekly housekeeping, maintenance, concierge services, included utilities, cable, Wi-Fi in common rooms, an ionized air filtering system, and a smoke-free environment. They run respite care for caregivers needing a short-term break, memory care for those with dementia or Alzheimer's, assisted living for those who need help with daily tasks and medication, and there's skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and wound care available through licensed staff, with teams like the Executive Director, Health Services Director, and Life Enrichment Director known by name in the community. For folks who like to travel but want to keep close to friends, there are programs offering guest rooms and meals, and residents can bring their pets, which is a plus for animal lovers, and support groups for conditions like dementia and Parkinson's, as well as groups for veterans, help people feel less alone. People can join religious groups, social clubs, and take part in meditation, wellness workshops, and volunteer opportunities if that's something that interests them, and landscaped walking paths, gardening spaces, and open areas for families help bring everyone together. Leases are month-to-month for flexibility, and there's an EZ Move program for newcomers. With the annual fee, members get access to most community features, and those who want more can pay for an unlimited golf tag, while each housing association within Summerfield has its own rules, officers, and bylaws for clear organization. Summerfield Civic Association runs Monday through Friday from 8:00 to noon, and the community keeps everyone informed through regular newsletters and online updates, so residents and their families always know what's going on.

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