Buckingham's Choice - Acts Retirement

01/28/2026

🧠 Residents at Buckingham’s Choice put their brains to the test during our weekly Brain Bank classes!

These sessions help residents build their Cognitive Reserve through engaging, science‑based activities. Teams stretched their minds with a lively round of Match Madness as part of the Pattern Recognition class! 🎉🧩✨

01/23/2026

Severe Weather Update 🌧️

Due to the incoming severe weather, all updates and official communications will be shared directly on our website.

Please visit the link below for the latest information and check back regularly for updates:

👉 https://www.actsretirement.org/severe-weather-update/

Stay safe, and thank you for your understanding.

01/23/2026

Residents at Buckingham’s Choice enjoyed their January Lunch Bunch outing at Isabella's Taverna & Tapas Bar in beautiful downtown Frederick! Great food, wonderful company, and lots of laughs made for the perfect afternoon. 🍽️✨

01/23/2026

Buckingham’s Choice is excited to celebrate the opening of the first phase of their Bistro! Residents and team members can now meet and eat in a relaxed, newly renovated space. 🍽️✨

Freshly prepared foods, drinks, and grab‑and‑go goodies are available day or night, making this a delicious new addition to campus!

01/20/2026

Buckingham’s Choice is grateful for resident Anna Maslowicz who volunteers her time to teach Spanish to interested neighbors!

Anna is multilingual in Italian 🇮🇹 French 🇫🇷 and Spanish 🇪🇸 and teaches both beginner and advanced classes.

Several advanced students are also multilingual in German 🇩🇪 French 🇫🇷 and Hebrew 🇮🇱 and are excited to continue learning Spanish!

A wonderful example of shared talents and lifelong learning in our community! 💛✨

01/20/2026

Buckingham’s Choice started the new year with a wonderful lifelong learning opportunity! Frederick County Public Libraries visited the community to share information about their many offerings, from programs to digital resources. 📚💻✨

Residents even received hands‑on help with online options, making it easier than ever to stay connected and informed!

01/05/2026

After nearly four incredible decades of service, Acts has announced an important leadership update.

CEO Gerald T. Grant has informed the Board of Directors of his intention to retire at the end of 2026. He will continue to serve as CEO through the conclusion of his term, maintaining full responsibility for Acts' operations and strategic direction during this planned transition.

The Board has initiated a succession process as part of its comprehensive leadership planning, with a full-year transition timeline designed to ensure continuity and long-term success.

We are deeply grateful for Mr. Grant's nearly 40 years of leadership and impact, and remain fully committed to our mission, our residents, and our stakeholders.

Read the full announcement here:

Independent Living is for adults 55+ who do not require supportive health services, but are planning for a day when they might.

12/25/2025

Take a little bit of Christmas and add the sounds of Ireland, and you get An Irish Christmas in America! 🎄🍀 Residents enjoyed a delightful afternoon at the New Spire Arts Center, listening to beautiful music and heartwarming stories from Ireland. What a festive and cultural holiday experience! 🎶✨

12/25/2025

Buckingham’s Choice residents celebrated the holiday season in style with a festive Holiday Happy Hour and Sing-Along with Tres Marsh! 🎶✨ The evening was filled with joyful singing, delicious culinary delights, a holiday cookie recipe contest, and even a special visit from St. Nick himself! 🎄🍪🎅

12/25/2025

From all of us here at Acts Retirement-Life Communities, we wish you a very Merry Christmas! 🎄✨ May this season bring joy to your heart, peace to your home, and hope for the year ahead. 🌟❤️ Thank you for being part of our Acts family—here’s to celebrating the warmth of togetherness and the spirit of giving! 🎁🙏

12/24/2025

What a wonderful afternoon of entertainment at Buckingham’s Choice! 🎄✨ We welcomed dancers from Dance Unlimited, a local studio, who performed numbers from The Nutcracker and their famous Kris Kringle routine. Residents loved the show, asked great questions, and enjoyed chatting and taking photos with the talented performers after the performance! 💃📸

12/24/2025

The residents and team members of Buckingham’s Choice love giving back! 🎁✨ Our annual toy drive benefits Hayden's Heroes, a local Frederick County organization supporting kids in the hematology, oncology, and bone marrow transplant wing at Children’s National Hospital. Bringing smiles to others is what brings smiles to us! ❤️🎄