Two Arizona-based cannabis companies have launched their first cannabis kiosk inside a retirement home. The kiosk at Sun Lakes Country Club from Life is Chill and LoveBud offers an “easy mode” senior-focused design with larger navigation elements, streamlined ordering, and a curated menu meant to give residents ordering confidence through a simplified shopping experience focused on quality, consistency, and ease of choice.
In a statement, Joe Rizzo, Sun Lakes director of food and beverage, said the club’s goal is to provide “members with access to trusted resources that support their overall health and well-being.”
“By partnering with organizations like Life is Chill, we’re giving our community another opportunity to learn about all of the options available to them. Whether members ultimately choose to utilize these services or not, we believe having access to reliable information empowers them to make informed decisions about their own health.” — Rizzo in a press release
Sun Lakes Country Club has about 2,000 residents and the partnership with Life is Chill will also help create access to cannabis products to neighboring sister communities which includes more than 12,000 residents throughout the greater Sun Lakes active adult community.
James Watkins, LoveBud CEO, said in a statement that the “kiosk represents much more than another ordering channel – it removes barriers that have prevented many seniors from comfortably accessing cannabis.”
“Adults over 55 continue to be one of the fastest-growing groups embracing cannabis, yet the shopping experience hasn’t always evolved with them,” Watkins said in a press release. “Together with Life Is Chill, we’ve created a platform that’s intuitive, approachable, and designed around the needs of the people using it.”
While customers can still download and order directly through the LoveBud mobile app, many seniors prefer not to download apps or find traditional online ordering platforms overwhelming. The company is also offering complimentary home delivery for residents that place orders through the kiosk on a designated weekly promotion day.
Dr. Dana Lillestol, senior education advocate for Life Is Chill, added that the project reflects the company’s commitment to making cannabis education and access more approachable for older adults.
“From the beginning, our goal has been to simplify the cannabis experience for seniors. Through our relationship with the Sun Lakes communities, we saw an opportunity to bring together trusted products, personalized guidance, and technology that’s genuinely easy to use,” Lillestol said in a statement. “Residents shouldn’t have to sort through hundreds of products just to find what works for them. This curated approach helps remove that uncertainty while making cannabis more accessible to an entire community.”
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