Sterling Glen Senior Living invites local seniors and their family members to preview the future Sterling Glen of Roslyn at an informational seminar on Saturday, March 18, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Charlene Calise, LMSW, Sterling Glen of Roslyn's Community Relations director, will be giving presentations on the hour at the residence's Information Center located at 1390 Old Northern Blvd. Refreshments will be served.

Guests will have the opportunity to preview design layouts, floor plans, and renderings. The housing development, which is billed as the North Shore's first waterfront independent living residence, will feature 158 rental apartments in a variety of spacious one and two-bedroom layouts. It also represents the first major residential construction project to take place in Roslyn since the proposed Stop & Shop supermarket plan was defeated a decade ago.

According to Ms. Calise, amenities include granite countertops, ceramic tile flooring and maple cabinetry in fully equipped kitchens, as well as ceramic tile flooring in the spacious, private bathrooms. Additionally, each apartment includes a washer and dryer, wall-to-wall carpeting, and individual climate controls. Residents will also have access to three gourmet dining venues and a full compliment of hospitality services and amenities.

Construction on the housing development, which is being supervised by Forest City Daly, is in full swing. The fall of 2006 remains the scheduled completion date for the development.

Since construction started, Sterling Glen has been involved with projects that concern both the housing development and community life in general. Last year, Sterling Glen hosted a seminar providing expert advice to those contemplating a move from their current homes. In addition to that seminar, Sterling Glen further integrated itself into the community by co-sponsoring an exhibit at the Nassau County Museum of Art. The exhibit, "Master Artworks from Private Collections: New York," ran at the museum through early November and featured Impressionist paintings and modern art pieces, which include rare treasures and masterpieces by Monet, Renoir, Bonnard, Matisse, Picasso, Chagall and other renowned masters.

Also in 2005, the Village of Roslyn Board of Trustees approved minor changes in the special permit granted to the Sterling Glen development.

The BOT voted unanimously to allow a "development incentive bonus" for the housing facility to reflect a total floor area of 270,000 sq. ft., instead of the original 263,856 sq. ft. that was part of the special permit. The entire site plan for the facility will remain the same.

The special permit amended the original permit that the BOT and other village agencies had granted Forest City Daly. That permit was approved in December 2003. The original plan called for Forest City to construct one large building for senior residents, plus an office building and a third building that would contain 90 units for assisted senior living. In all, there were 250 units in the original plan. Michael Daly, president of Forest City, said that changes in the square footage would mean a lessening of traffic flow from the facility.

In addition to the housing facilities, the development will include a four-acre park, natural springs, and three freshwater ponds.

Along with the March 18 meeting, Sterling Glen will hold additional seminars on April 22 and May 6. R.S.V.P. is required by March 15. Call Ms. Calise at 626-6900 for additional information. The Sterling Glen website is www.SterlingGlen.com.