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A New Stage of Life
The time has come for me to give up some of my independence and move to an apartment in a “Senior Living” location. I have been on waiting lists at a couple of places I was considering for about 18 months, but larger apartments are scarce, so I thought I had more time.
I will be moving to a Presbyterian facility, Beacon Hill,
in Minnetonka, MN on February 11. The apartment has two bedrooms and a
large “dining room” that I plan to use for my office. It is on the
southwest corner of the building on the 4th floor. There are lots of
windows so it is bright and airy.
To simplify the move, I have hired a special moving company,
Rose’s Daughters to move me and set up the new place. They pack and
unpack everything just they way I want it. so I will feel “at home”
right away. There are lots of activities including a writing group,
exercise classes and meals if I want. It has a complete kitchen, 2
bedrooms, 2 baths (one shower, one tub), and a washer & dryer in the
apartment.
Minnetonka abuts Hopkins, so I will be near my family. I plan
on keeping my car while I still feel safe driving and there is a
heated, underground garage for that.
This is a big step for me, but I am advised that it is
important to make the move while I am still active and can socialize. I
hope I can publish some photos in the future and report on how things
are working out. A benefit is that I already know two of the residents,
and they will help me get oriented.
I understand if I put a birdfeeder in the window, I can also
attract flying squirrels. That should be interesting. I can write a
critter report.
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