Military Officer - September 2007 - (Page 66)

Y OUR LIFE Deﬁned by the things you do. to make the most of your retirement experience at Collington Episcopal Life Care Community. It’s invigorating with countless opportunities to get out and enjoy life. And it’s enlightening thanks to fascinating programs at the community, as well as the many opportunities in Washington D.C., Baltimore’s Inner Harbor and historic Annapolis. With so much to deﬁne ahead of you, why wait? Call 301-925-7706 or 800-540-1709 today for a personal tour. Put yourself in the position and activities. A metropolitan retirement community in downtown Burbank, Calif., comes with all the conveniences offered by a large city in addition to an in-house digital production facility and a theater so residents can channel their inner Orson Welles if they so desire — and many apparently do. Residents of another retirement property, in lower Manhattan, can enjoy views On average, urban retirement communities cost more than suburban ones, says Urban Land Institute Senior Fellow John McIlwain. of the Hudson River from their apartments, take regular trips to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and see a matinee of the latest offBroadway production. And though no two metropolitan retirement properties are alike, they all offer one important amenity — convenient and independent access to a variety of shops, activities, services, and resources. For some, independence and easily accessible services, such as highly regarded medical facilities, are supremely valuable. Calculating the cost On average, urban retirement communities tend to cost more than suburban ones, says McIlwain. Onebedroom rental apartments with full kitchens at Zarefsky’s Chicago highrise average about $4,200 a month. That includes a private 750-squarefoot apartment and two meals a day, social events and activities, weekly housekeeping, and transportation. Some urban properties are more affordable than others. Through a EPISCOPAL LIFE CARE COMMUNITY www.Collington.com 301-925-7706 • 800-540-1709 41948 66 MILITARY OFFICER SEPTEMBER 2007 CLTN 4_5x9_625 41948.indd 1 7/23/07 11:38:23 AM http://www.Collington.com http://www.Collington.com

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Military Officer - September 2007 Contents From the Editor From the President Your Views MOAA Directory Rapid Fire Washington Scene Financial Forum Ask the Doctor Chapter Activities Plan for Your Future At Home in a High-Rise Lone Star Living Common Ground Insert: Community Source Cover Story: Waging War on Disease More Than Beaches MOAA Scholarship Donors Pages of History Faces of MOAA Information Exchange Advertising Index MOAA Calendar Sounding Taps MOAA Member Services Encore

Military Officer - September 2007

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