Military Officer - March 2008 - (Page 62) Im Not Ready Yet If thats what comes to mind when you think of moving into a retirement community, now is the time to apply to Knollwood. The wait time for Knollwoods spacious independent apartments is years, not months, so applying now is vital to securing a home when you are ready. Contact us today to learn more about the only continuing care community in our nations capital exclusively for the military family! to the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Bangor Submarine Base, part of Naval Base Kitsap — the largest naval installation in the Northwest. There are commissaries and exchanges at various installations in the county, and Naval Hospital Bremerton serves retirees. In- and outpatient care are available, as well as numerous monthly classes such as yoga. MOAA and several veterans’ organizations have chapters in the area, and the Kitsap YMCA and Manette Senior Community Center offer services catering to older community members. Plan for your future now, so you can live in comfort later. Knollwood u The OPAL-friendly Crystal Coast Carteret County, N.C., has been dubbed the Crystal Coast because of the all-day sun sparkling on the ocean where it meets the Outer Banks. The area actively courts retirees and bills itself as OPAL (older people with active lifestyles) friendly. Because of Carteret County’s proximity to the Gulf Coast, the weather generally is mild, with an average high in January of 53 degrees. There are fewer than 65,000 permanent residents, making it an ideal choice for those preferring a slowerpaced lifestyle. The area’s worldfamous fishing is evident from the high number of seafood restaurants residents have to choose from. Carteret County is home to about a dozen communities, including Morehead City, the largest town in the county, and Beaufort, North Carolina’s third oldest community. For a dose of big-city living, it’s a three-hour drive to the state capital, Raleigh. For a community of its size, the Crystal Coast offers much to do. Attractions include the Cape Lookout National Seashore, along with several museums and a newly renovated aquarium. Additionally, NOAA and three universities create a cluster of marine science facilities. Civil War a military retirement residence (800) 541-4255 www.armydistaff.org 6200 Oregon Avenue NW Washington DC 20015 62 MILITARY OFFICER MARCH 2008 http://www.armydistaff.org http://www.armydistaff.org http://www.dominionvillagesa.com http://www.dominionvillagesa.com
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