Brightwater, a new all-inclusive, luxury retirement in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, treated approximately 225 guests to a festive, Mardi Gras themed grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting for the clubhouse on Tuesday, February 17, 2009.

Guests enjoyed elaborate Mardi Gras decorations provided by Extravaganza Events and Props, Cajun food catered by Inlet Affairs and live Dixieland music by John Anderson Dixieland Band.

Speakers included Liz Gilland, Horry County Council Chairwoman; Donald Thompson, President and CEO of Senior Living Communities; Reverend Ken Timmerman, First United Methodist Church and Tiffany Bazen, Brightwater executive director.

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"I can't wait to move into Brightwater. I came to here because I lost my wife and was living alone and there is something going on all the time here," said George Dusenbury of Conway, South Carolina. "When I lived alone I tried to keep house and cook for myself. I didn't do a very good job! Brightwater will eliminate all of that - no cleaning and no cooking!"

The 23,417 square ft. clubhouse houses the grand dining room, an internet café, a bar complete with LCD televisions, a salon, a bistro, a card room, a library, activities rooms and a private dining room that members can reserve.

For more information about Brightwater, please visit www.Brightwater-Living.com or call the sales office at 843-903-8300. Please call the sales office or stop by 141 Towne Center Parkway in Myrtle Beach to schedule a tour.