While the average age of persons moving to Landis Homes is 82 and nationally most choose retirement communities in their late 70s and early 80s, Dave and Becky Magnuson were excited to move in while in their early 60s and early 70s.


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t was the right time for them, according to Dave. “We knew we wanted to move to the Lancaster area to be closer to children and grandchildren, as well as


my siblings. “We considered moving to the area and then moving again to a retirement community, but then decided that one move would be best,” said Becky.


Dave and Becky were not only drawn by the geographic location, they were also impressed with the intentionality of continuing education through Pathways Institute for Lifelong Learning®. Both Dave and Becky place high value on continuing to learn throughout life. Living where others also value that appealed to them.


CARVING OUT A BEAUTIFUL


Moving to Landis Homes has given the Magnusons the ability to be involved in a range of activities as well as to continue to work. Dave maintains his sister’s laundromat in Lancaster. He is a member of the mail team at Landis Homes and serves with Volunteer Services. Becky continues going back to Asia for short work trips, providing resources and care to staff serving international


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