“I chose to leave my neighborhood of 23 years to
move to Arcadia Gardens, so I could have an active life filled with
new friends and adventures. This pandemic brought it front
and center that I need to stay active and not just sit in my home.
I have a neuromuscular disease, and sitting at home for 10 months
has hastened the progression of my disease. When I saw an ad on
Facebook in December, I quickly became intrigued with this
community.
Within two weeks, I put a deposit down on an
apartment and have not looked back. I originally was going to rent
my current home, but when I attended a luncheon for prospective
residents as an ambassador, I saw the benefits of renting vs
owning. I don't want the hassles of being a landlord. My homeowners
insurance just went up by 50% in one year. My home is now up for
sale, and when I move in September, I won't have a worry in the
world.
All of the people associated with Arcadia Gardens
have been so friendly, helpful and downright FUN! The thing that
impressed me the most is when I went to an informational luncheon,
I mentioned that I had just been at a pool that had two railings
about 3 feet apart going into the pool. It made it so much easier
for me to walk in and out of the pool. The next day I called
Pamela, the leasing agent, to say how wonderful it was to meet the
corporate people from NY. The property manager, Shannon, shouted
that the pool would now have two railings instead of one! It
literally brought tears to my eyes knowing they listened to me and
made accommodations that would not only benefit me, but others with
mobility issues, too.
Through Facebook and the Grand Opening of the
Clubhouse, I have met some of my future neighbors and am excited
for the wonderful lifestyle we'll have at Arcadia Gardens. Jaime,
the Lifestyle Coordinator, has some awesome activities planned
before we even move in! Yes, I want to be pampered and live a
luxurious life in my retirement. I am so looking forward to moving
in and jumping right into an active, fun community. No one needs to
sit at home during these trying times. A study by Brigham Young on
the factors that contribute to a long life had diet & exercise as
#s 9 & 10. Getting a flu shot, stopping excessive drinking and
smoking were up there, but it was Close Relationships and Social
Integration that were the top two factors. I want to live a long
life filled with wonderful friends and neighbors at Arcadia
Gardens. Won't you join me for the time of your
life?”
Jeannie Macaluso
