Partnership Strengthens Commitment to Purpose-Driven Senior Living in the Shreveport-Bossier Region

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Sun City, AZ – May 5^th, 2026 — Aventur, a not-for-profit senior living organization dedicated to building thriving, purpose-driven communities, is pleased to announce the successful completion of its affiliation with TheGlen Retirement System, a trusted life plan community serving older adults in the Shreveport-Bossier region of Louisiana for more than 125 years.

Effective May 5^th, 2026, The Glen has officially joined the Aventur family, with Aventur assuming management and operational oversight of the community. This affiliation ensures long-term stability for The Glen while enhancing access to operational support, strategic resources and future growth opportunities for both current and prospective residents.

“It has been an honor working alongside The Glen team over the past year,” said Gretchen Cobb, CEO of Aventur. “The Glen’s longstanding tradition of service and commitment to vibrant living closely align with our values, and we look forward to building on that strong foundation together.”

The Glen will retain its name and longstanding identity and will now be recognized as “The Glen – An Aventur Community,” reflecting both continuity for residents and staff and a shared commitment to innovation, quality, and future growth.

About Aventur

Aventur is the parent company of Royal Oaks, founded by a seasoned leadership team to pursue diverse growth opportunities.  While Royal Oaks remains a cornerstone subsidiary, Aventur is poised to push the boundaries of senior living and beyond — to do more and to make a difference.  By blending innovation with experience, Aventur explores new, unconventional approaches to building environments where people can thrive now and into the future.

About The Glen‍

Founded in 1898 to serve people in need in Shreveport, Louisiana, The Glen has evolved over more than a century into a thriving not-for-profit life plan community. Its mission is to enrich the lives of older adults through housing, healthcare and services. The community supports residents with an active, maintenance-free retirement lifestyle on a pastoral, tree-filled campus, while also engaging in outreach efforts throughout the greater community.

Contact: Kari Dickson
Director of Sales and Marketing
623-815-4275
kdickson@royaloaks.com

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