White Horse Village Lifecare Community, 535 Gradyville Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073, (610) 558-5000,
www.whitehorsevillage.org
White Horse Village is a CCRC on 96 acres of woods and meadows adjacent to a state park. Accommodations range in size from 500 square feet to 3,200 square feet, with a refundable entrance plan. Overall wellness is emphasized with a putting green, a fitness center, a pool, wood shops, an art studio, an auditorium, a library, and enrichment programs. An on-site health care center with short-term and long term care is provided and included in the fees. (See ad on page 64.) PET FRIENDLY
Willow Valley Retirement Communities, 600 Willow Valley Square, Lancaster, PA 17602, (800) 770-5445, (717) 464-6800, email:
info@willowvalley.org,
www.willowvalleycommunities.org
Willow Valley Communities in Lancaster, Pa., attracts residents from 37 states. Residences range from 700 square feet to 3,200 square feet, and amenities include an 80,000-square-foot cultural center, a 500-seat theater, fitness and aquatic centers, and a day spa. New villas and townhomes are available. Ask about the freedom of Lifecare — a wise investment of unconditional long-term care, if needed, at no additional cost. (See ad on page 113.)
SOUTH CAROLINA Savannah Lakes Village, Lake Thurmond, 5812 U.S. Highway 378 W., McCormick, SC 29835, (800) 332-0013,
www.savannahlakes.com
Located just north of Fort Gordon, Ga., on Lake Thurmond in the Little River Blueway Adventure region, this member-owned sporting community offers amazing access to outdoor recreation, including two exceptional member-owned lakefront golf courses with no initiation/joining fees. Homes range from $150,000 to $850,000. (See ad on page 68.) PET FRIENDLY
Woodside Plantation, 1419 Silver Bluff Road, Aiken, SC 29803, (800) 648-3052,
www.woodsideplantation.com
This gated community is located in charming Aiken. Amenities include a country club with fine and casual dining, a health and wellness center, four championship golf courses including a Nicklaus Design, nature preserves, lakes and fishing, miles of walking and nature trails, and clubs and hobby groups. Fort Gordon and VA medical facilities are nearby. PET FRIENDLY
TEXAS
Air Force Village (AFV), 4917 Ravenswood Drive, San Antonio, TX 78227, and 5100 John D. Ryan Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78245, (800) 891-6029,
www.afvillages.org
This accredited CCRC is for former military officers from all uniformed services and their spouses, parents, and grandparents. AFV offers a variety of independent-living residences, from high-rise apartments to elegant ranch homes. Assisted living, skilled nursing, and a world-renowned dementia and Alzheimer’s disease care center are located within the community. Celebrating life, honoring tradition, and respecting values are tenets of life here. (See ad on page 27.) PET FRIENDLY
Army Residence Community, 7400 Crestway Drive, San Antonio, TX 78239, (800) 725-0083, (210) 646-5316,
www.armyresidence.com
This accredited CCRC is for all retired career military officers and their spouses or surviving spouses. Entrance fees start at $65,900. Features include high-rise apartments, cluster-type cottages, and an on-site health care center on the community’s 142 acres. We’re near Fort Sam Houston, Brooke Army Medical Center, and Randolph AFB. (See ad on page 63.) PET FRIENDLY
Independence Hill Retirement Resort Community, 20450 Huebner Road, San Antonio, TX 78258, (888) 851-6098,
www.independencehill.com
Come home to a friendly neighborhood and enjoy extensive educational, spiritual, fitness, and social events. This full-service lifestyle includes everything you want, from fine dining to great camaraderie, transportation, housekeeping, maintenance, and everything in between. Assisted living and resort-style homes also are available. (See ad on page 74.) PET FRIENDLY
Retirement Ready Tips
Are you ready for retirement? The U.S. Department of Labor wants you to be in tip-top retirement shape, and that means putting in adequate planning and commitment. Here are its top 10 ways to prepare.
1. Retirement is expensive. Know your retirement needs.
2. Start saving, keep saving, and stick to your goals.
3. Ask your employer to start a retirement plan.
4. Learn about your employer’s pension plan if one exists.
5. Contribute to your employer’s savings plan.
6. Consider basic investment principles.
7. Don’t touch your retirement savings, even if your work situation changes.
8. Put money into an Individual Retirement Account.
9. Find out about your Social Security benefits.
10. Ask questions.
For more details about preparing to retire, visit
www.dol.gov/ebsa/publications/10_ways_to_prepare.html. Links on the site can help you gauge your financial fitness, get the details you need about an employer retirement plan, and file a claim for retirement benefits.
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