There are Retirement Living Options at Masonic Homes at Elizabethtown

Bro. and Mrs. Richard Lower enjoy exercising their choices...and themselves...at the Masonic Homes at Elizabethtown.

While touring retirement living at the Masonic Homes at Elizabethtown, typical questions asked of the marketing staff include: "Are we able to select more than one accommodation on our Priority List Application?" And, "Once we move in, may we transfer from one unit to another?"

The answer to both questions is, "Yes, absolutely!"

For a variety of reasons, many applicants on the Priority List are indicating their willingness to consider more than one type of living accommodation due to an ever-increasing desire to be a part of the Masonic Homes' retirement community. For instance, perhaps you may consider going on the Priority List for a two-bedroom/den entrance fee apartment in addition to a two-bedroom/den entrance fee cottage. Or, maybe you have decided to go on the Priority List for an efficiency rental apartment, as well as a deluxe rental apartment. Expanding your choices may result in greater benefit to you sooner rather than later.

Residing at the Masonic Homes opens new doors and opportunities for residents. While enjoying the good life, current residents have the added advantage in that available units on campus are offered to them first, as long as they have made their request in writing indicating their preference(s). That long-standing practice of the Masonic Homes at Elizabethtown provides residents with maximum flexibility to select other desirable accommodations as their situations, needs, and preferences change.

Recently, Bro. and Mrs. Richard Lower, Springfield-Hanby Lodge No. 767, Springfield, experienced the advantage of this procedure. Selling their home in Florida, they moved into the residential living area, which proved to be the most expedient means for admission to the Masonic Homes at the time. It was soon after moving into residential living that Bro. and Mrs. Lower were excited to learn a two-bedroom/two bath entrance fee apartment in retirement living became available for them, and within a relatively short period of time, the Lowers were residents in retirement living.

However, that is not the end of the story! Before long, a two-bedroom/two bath with balcony apartment became available, and, since Bro. and Mrs. Lower had written a letter to the Administrator indicating they would like to be considered for additional units, they were notified of the vacancy, accepted the offer, and moved once again. Today, while they are very happy and content, "Dick and Dottie" remain on the "in-house" waiting list for a cottage when one of their selections becomes available.

Appreciative of the opportunities provided for them to relocate within the campus, Bro. and Mrs. Lower expressed the positive aspects of their multiple moves -- the people they have met and friendships they've developed. Yes, there has been a downside . . . packing those boxes again! However, life has challenges and rewards, and, according to the Lowers, residents and staff have made their transition from Florida to residential living to retirement living memorable and enjoyable!

Whether you plan to move once, twice, or even three times, you are encouraged to begin planning today by placing your name on the Retirement Living Priority List. If you, or your spouse, are at least 55 years of age, you may place your name on the Pre-age Qualified Priority List. The importance of planning your future has never been greater, so you are to begin planning today. One way to do that is to attend an upcoming presentation and luncheon at the Masonic Homes at Elizabethtown on Friday, June 20. Held in the Freemasons Cultural Center, the presentation will begin at 10:00 a.m., followed by a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. For more information, call 1-(800) 676-6452, or print, complete and mail the coupon today.