2018 RETIRE-VA | IN THIS ISSUE 4. LEARN & PLAY RETIRE VA 6. FLIGHT OF FANTASY See a list of places offering programs for retirees. Meet Karen DeBord and Jack Phillips, who are living their dream life at Smith Mountain Lake. RETIRE-VA.COM 7. COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHTS WELCOME TO OUR RETIRE-VA GUIDE! 14. TAKE A WALK Learn about these special retirement communities and all they have to offer. Thank you for picking up a copy of Retire-VA. We hope you find the information helpful as you learn more about your options for post-retirement life. Articles by Leonard Adkins, Liz Long and Dan Smith Photography by Dan Smith FOUNDER & CEO RICHARD WELLS SALES DIRECTOR JULIE MAYER PRESIDENT STEVE BEYER HR/ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE SHIREE CARR VP CLIENT SERVICES DENISE KOFF ADVERTISING COORDINATOR KASEY SMITH EDITOR IN CHIEF KURT RHEINHEIMER ASSOCIATE EDITOR LIZ LONG DIGITAL PUBLICATIONS EDITOR JEFF WOOD GRAPHIC DESIGNERS PEDRO VEGA JR., JULIANNE RAINONE PRODUCTION DIRECTOR PATTY JACKSON 2 | RETIRE-VA 2018 Copyright 2017 by LeisureMedia360 Staying active is easy on this leisurely stroll alongside Lynchburg's Riverwalk. 16. NOT EXACTLY A TRAINWRECK Charlotte and Aubrey Wiley didn't take the usual path towards retirement. 18. COLLECTING MEMORIES Fred and Carolyn Eichelman use their interest in entertainment to write books and meet celebrities. 20. FINANCIAL PLANNING Retirement preparation is far more than just saving money. 24. WHAT NOW? A number of retirees share their hobbies and ways to stay active in their communities. 27. ASK THE EXPERT Our experts answer your questions about post-retirement life. 3424 Brambleton Ave., Roanoke, VA 24018; 540-989-6138. Retire-VA is a special project of The Roanoker Magazine published annually. Request complimentary copies by contacting Suzi Findley at 540-339-3826. For advertising information contact: Julie Mayer, Roanoker Sales Director, 540-989-6138 28. RETIRE-VA RESOURCE DIRECTORY A comprehensive guide to regional facilities and services available for retired persons. 30. RETIREMENT FUN Here are more ideas on post-retirement entertainment. RETIRE-VA.COMhttp://www.RETIRE-VA.COM http://eyecaresurgery.com http://www.RETIRE-VA.COM