Q&A with Avonpark's Community Coordinator
Q&A with Anastasia: Community Coordinator
at Avonpark Village
At Avonpark Village, part of the Retirement Villages Group, fostering a vibrant and inclusive community is a top priority. We sat down with Anastasia Papanicolaou, our Community Coordinator, to learn more about her role, what inspires her, and how wellbeing plays a central part in village life.
Can you introduce yourself and your role at Avonpark Village?
I'm Anastasia, and I’m the Community Coordinator at Avonpark Village, near Bath. My role focuses on fostering a thriving, engaging, inclusive, and supportive community where residents can enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle. I coordinate events, wellbeing programs, and social activities while ensuring that every resident feels connected, valued, and empowered.
What inspired you to become a Community Coordinator?
I’ve always been passionate about creating inclusive and dynamic communities where people can truly thrive. Growing up, I was raised by my grandparents and was a young carer for my mother, which gave me deep empathy for anyone needing support and companionship. Later, my experience in event planning, marketing, and community engagement solidified my belief that strong, supportive environments can positively transform people’s quality of life and sense of fulfilment and belonging. Avonpark’s vision of an active, vibrant, independent, and inclusive community resonated deeply with me, and I saw an opportunity to join a fantastic team with innovative ideas and help create meaningful programs for all its residents.
Wellbeing is at the core of everything I do, from organising activities to ensuring every resident feels welcomed and supported.
How does wellbeing feature in your job description?
Wellbeing is at the core of everything I do. Day to day, I focus on designing and implementing activities that support physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual wellbeing—whether that’s organising fitness sessions, cultural outings, creative workshops, wellbeing initiatives, or simply ensuring that all residents feel welcomed and supported. Active listening is a large part of my job, and I pay special attention to resident feedback, always aiming to enhance or improve their experience and further cultivate a sense of belonging for everyone here at Avonpark.
At Avonpark, community and wellbeing go hand in hand. We’re always looking for new ways to create engaging and meaningful experiences for our residents, ensuring they feel at home and supported every step of the way. If you’d like to learn more about life at Avonpark or join us for one of our upcoming events, we’d love to welcome you!
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