R.W. Past Grand Warden Thomas H. and Jeanne Burgess

Twenty-eight new cottages have been completed at the Masonic Homes at Elizabethtown, bringing the new Independent Living cottage total to 100. Many of the new cottages are occupied already, while other units are reserved and will be occupied soon. A few sites still exist for immediate reservation.

The five different floor plans offered in Phase I and II of the cottage project also are featured in our newly-constructed cottages. All units feature a garage, screened porch, sky-light, wall-to-wall carpeting, sheer curtains, emergency call system, and individually controlled heating and air-conditioning systems.

With completion of the 28 cottages, Independent Living at the Masonic Homes is able to offer a total of 450 Retirement Living options to Pennsylvania Masons and their eligible family members as well as Pennsylvania Eastern Star members and their spouses.

New residents, Bro. Thomas H. and Jeanne Burgess, moved into their new home last November. Approaching his 50th year as a Mason in Azalea Lodge No. 687, Hazleton, Bro. Burgess is a R.W. Past Senior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania and is happy to be "back home" at the Masonic Homes along with his wife. During his career, he has served in a variety of roles within the Fraternity.

Moving from Hendersonville, NC, the couple is thrilled to be in a retirement community where all the normal home ownership problems are "off their shoulders." Freedom from home maintenance enables them the time to do the things they enjoy: swimming, watching movies, and meeting people. Tom reports that he keeps running into people he has met at various Masonic functions in the past. In addition to his other activities, Tom finds time to volunteer in the mail room.

Excited to be in Elizabethtown, they relate everything has been "top-of-the-line" with special recognition going to the staff. Jeanne comments that everyone has gone overboard, helping them in every way possible to make their new home a wonderful experience. Their only regret is that they didn't do it five years ago!

For more information on Retirement Living options at the Masonic Homes in Elizabethtown, call 1-800-676-6452, staff members are eager to assist you.