Lehigh Acres Chamber of Commerce officials join owners and staffers at a recent ribbon cutting ceremony marking the opening of the second phase of Heron Pond aparatments. The public is invited to tour the new complext on May 29 and 30. Photo by Mel Toadvine

Heron Pond, a senior active apartment community, will hold a public grand opening celebration on May 29-30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the community’s Phase II Recreation Building. The community is located at 1232 Village Lakes Blvd. in Lehigh Acres. Free transportation is available upon request.

The grand opening will include a “Mr. Heron Pond” contest, a Wii competition, bingo, cards, checkers and chess. Guests will have the chance to win a Caribbean cruise or a Wii gaming system. Attendees at the grand opening celebration are eligible for a half-month free leasing incentive and a $300 gift card when they sign a lease. Some restrictions apply. All residents must meet qualifying income levels, officials said.

“With low rental rates starting at $449 a month, Heron Pond is the ideal affordable housing development in Lehigh Acres for empty nesters with an active lifestyle or any renter looking for an affordable, safe place to call home,” said Matthew S. Greer, chief executive officers of Carlisle Development Group.

“The extensive amenities on property provide tremendous value to residents, who quickly develop a sense of belonging and appreciate the social interaction.”

Heron Pond is an affordable active senior apartment community with amenities that include two community clubhouses, a pool, shuffleboard, a fitness center, movie and book library, a computer lab with Internet access, covered picnic area, putting green, planned social activities and 24-hour emergency maintenance.

The 100-unit apartment complex consist of 60 one-bedroom and 40 two-bedroom apartment homes. For more information or to schedule a tour, call 239-368-6850.