Articles & Real-Life Stories: Cover Stories

Title: Urbanites Refuse to Retire to the Country

By: Christy Pagans

Preview: From the roof-top patio, Susan Marlowe and Bill Dunn point out the prominent features of their beloved neighborhood: the steeple of the National City Christian Church, the equestrian statue of civil war hero George H. Thomas, and the ongoing construction and revitalization of Thomas Circle itself...

Title: Swimming Through Retirement

By: Guide to Retirement Living Staff

Preview: It's no coincidence that Bob Kerper was born under the zodiac fish sign Pisces on February 22, 1924. At the age of 80, he has two national Master's level swimming championships under his belt and soon will start training again for the Master's to compete in the 80-85 level. Most days, he swims ...

Title: A Family Affair

By: Erin Murphy

Preview: The Meckley siblings' childhood was filled with family card tournaments, afternoons spent making sure all the farm chores were completed, and weekend picnics in the park near their home. They have fond memories of spending each day in a picturesque rural setting, balancing the wide open spaces wi...

Title: A Future of Growth

By: Lauren Searson

Preview: For George Brown, the ability to continue pursuing a lifelong passion matches the feeling of all he has accomplished thus far. His love for gardening has won him 445 ribbons at various shows over the years, 116 of which were first place. Therefore, it was only appropriate that he spend his futu...

Title: A Future of Opportunity

By: Lauren Searson

Preview: Nearly 70 years of marriage for Alvin and Evelyn Burgess began with a double date, for which they were not paired with each other. But this did not stop Alvin from seizing the opportunity when it arose. "When my cousin stopped going with her, I came to her house on a Sunday night and asked i...

Title: A Well-Balanced Retirement

By: Christy Pagans

Preview: From Salt Lake City to San Jose and from Nebraska to Arizona, Beverly Richards lived throughout the American west. She also made a home in Puerto Rico for several years and spent some time in the deep south. The wide range of cultural experiences she had throughout the country made for quite a ...

Title: Around the World and Back Again

By: Guide to Retirement Living Staff

Preview: From cruising down Europe's Danube River to retracing the steps of literary giants like James Joyce and William Wordsworth to attending lively discussions sponsored by the Baltimore Council on Foreign Affairs, Earl and Lita Henck have managed to carve out a worldly, if somewhat dizzying, existenc...

Title: Artist's Silver Anniversary

By: Christy Pagans

Preview: Mrs. Ruth E. Dodge has been an artist, art studio manager, and author-and that is only since retiring. A living refutation of the prominent myth that seniors seek only relaxation, Mrs. Dodge has spent the last 25 years of retirement honing her many talents and exploring new interests and inspir...

Title: Beaumont at Bryn Mawr

Preview: It all started with a man named William Austin, president of the Baldwin Locomotive Works, who purchased and lived in a grand mansion in Bryn Mawr. After his death in 1932, it was passed onto his wife and eventually his granddaughters, including Elizabeth Converse Huebner. Fast forward to 19...

Title: Coming Full Circle

By: Erin Murphy

Preview: Home. Rarely has a word conjured up so many thoughts, memories and emotions as the one that describes your place of comfort and security. In many seniors' cases, making the decision to move involves choosing to leave the home in which they've lived for decades - the place they've raised a family ...

Title: Cruising into Retirement

By: Christy Pagans

Preview: The view from a porthole window is never stagnant. From the frigid wilds of the Artic to the exotic creatures of the Amazon, cruise ships offer an unparalleled view of the world. The distinctive views are second only to the once in a lifetime experiences that await on the other side of the window...

Title: "Hats On" To Retirement!

By: Erin Murphy

Preview: Every month, Sonny Brodsky and Sarah Kolodner, along with dozens of other women, gather together with a shared quality a timeless enthusiasm for living life with humor, curiosity and friendship The women, residents of Martins Run Senior Residential Retirement Community, comprise the Martins Ru...

Title: A Beary Good Time

By: Lauren Searson

Preview: Every morning, Glen Miller dons his suit and tie and prepares to tour Pennsylvania properties with clients. Although living in a continuing care retirement community, Glen has shown no sign of ending his 17-year career in real estate. And his wife, Fran, is no different, as the couple balance t...

Title: A Celebration to Remember

By: Nancy Nolan

Preview: Forty years ago, on a wet and dreary day in early November, the first moving vans pulled into the campus of Foulkeways at Gwynedd, arriving at what would become the model for many subsequent Continuing Care Retirement Communities in Pennsylvania and surrounding states. The day was rainy and disma...

Title: The Green Team

By: Lauren Searson

Preview: While the old saying goes, “It’s not easy being green,” the staff, corporate board and residents of Pennswood Village have proven just how extra time and effort can really pay off when protecting the environment. The community is working towards a Gold LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environm...

Title: The Ultimate Move

By: Lauren Searson

Preview: Helen and Steve Low have always been vitally interested in international affairs. Their involvement in the Foreign Service for more than 30 years took them to some exotic parts of the world and enabled them to participate in important historical moments. Though these world-rounded individuals r...

Title: Finding a New Community Spirit

By: Christy Pagans

Preview: Take away the mosquito netting and the tall, iron bunk buds. Add a magnificent dining room and spacious apartments. Keep the friendly staff and the excited participants. Transforming the summer camp of youth into the retirement community of today is just that simple, according to Judy Borie, a l...

Title: Worth the Wait

By: Lauren Searson

Preview: Though Carol and Floyd Meredith have enjoyed their home of 11 years, a community for retired clergy, there is just one thing missing. Longing for a continuum of care that can provide a comforting future, the Merediths are currently anticipating their move to Ware Presbyterian Village in Oxford, ...

Title: World Wide Access

By: Christy Pagans

Preview: "I go anywhere in the world I want. I visit museums and exhibits I never thought I'd see. I get all my news first," says Carolyn Layton. Her world, she feels, is boundless. Layton is not, however, a world leader or a powerful executive. She is an avid Web surfer. And, at 74, she is still a ...

Title: Working It Out

By: Contributed by Samantha Swangler

Preview: On any given day, residents of Martins Run Senior Residential Community, including Muriel Kornspan, Zoe Dana and Morton Adelberg, can be seen lifting weights, riding bikes and participating in themed group exercise classes at the community's new, state-of-the-art Fitness Club. Featuring air-press...