Many times in the lives of seniors, you hear about all the challenges and frustrations of "growing old".  Recently, a couple moved to our Community and wrote us the following note that shares their feeling of moving over a hundred miles away to join this retirement neighborhood of new friends.

In November, 2011, Ron and I moved from northern Indiana to the Community.  It was a difficult decision to move out of our comfort zone-the community where we had lived all of our married lives, our friends, our church, the home where we reared our children.  What to take, what to discard.  it was the best decision we could have made.  We love our home on a quiet, peaceful street in Brookside Addition.  You can hear the birds sing.  We were accepted and welcomed by friendly neighbors and staff.  One lovely lady offered to share Iris rhizomes in the fall.  It is comforting to know that a nurse is only moments away and we will be cared for when our health declines.  It is reassuring to know that there is a security on duty. . .  We stay in touch with our old friends and embrace our new ones.  We enjoy the variety of programs and facilities available to us.  Our adult children are 100% behind our decision.
                                                                                                Ron and Donna Kuehl

At the May 5th Open House for our Independent Cottage Homes, Mary Lou McCullough was the winner of the door prize and received a new "Kindle".

The Open House provided tours of four of the homes now available for residency on the campus which includes 196 single and duplex homes, often called "cottages" by the retirees.  During the Open House, visitors took tours, enjoyed refreshments, and chatted with staff and current residents about the many living options available to them at the Franklin United Methodist Community.

The continuing care retirement community sits on 120 beautiful acres and includes amenities for active retirees including a Clubhouse with Indoor Swimming Pool, tennis court, Wellness Center, Art Studio, Greenhouse, Woodshop, Computer Lab, and outstanding sidewalks for walking and biking.

For information about the next Open House opportunity, contact Diane Amari, Sales Director, at 317-736-1156 or 1-87-RETIRING (toll free).