St. George Village A Wise Retirement Choice Preserves Independence In 2005, three seniors made a thoughtful choice that resulted in their ability to live actively and independently 14 years later. Charter residents Jewel Lamica, Joyce Nunn, and Maurice Turcotte now with an average age of 96 made the decision to move to St. George Village while they were in their early 80s. Today, they are reaping the benefits of that conscious decision to plan for their retirement futures by moving to a community that supports active engagement at every stage of life. Jewel Lamica, 95, moved to St. George Village from nearby Alpharetta in early 2006. Id heard that St. George Village was going to be built and knew the location was perfect for me, she said. In fact, the Publix where I shop now is the same store where I shopped before! Lamica quickly acclimated to life at St. George Village, and says she has had opportunities to learn new things, such as technology, that she never expected at this stage of life. She enrolled in one of the basic technology classes sponsored by St. George Village, which teaches residents how to use and make the most of their iPads, and she enjoyed it so much that she went on to buy an iPhone and take additional classes in how to use her devices. The technology classes have been such a gift to me! said Lamica. I love to read, and I always thought I would have to be holding an actual book. But now I even download Kindle books to my iPad. Its easy! Joyce Nunn, who turned 98 years young in December, says she has never regretted her decision to move to St. George Village. One night, I was at home eating dinner on a TV tray and suddenly realized I was tired of living alone. I wanted to be doing things with other people, but I also wanted to maintain my independence, Nunn said. At the time, I lived just a couple of miles from St. George Village and watched it being built. I called my son that night and told him thats where I wanted to move. Believe it or not, Im still living in the same residence I moved into in 2006! Although shes had to give up driving and playing bridge due to vision problems, Nunn continues to do many other things she loves such as baking. She especially loves to make cakes and other sweet treats, which she delivers to her friends and neighbors throughout St. George Village, including those in assisted living and memory care. Nunn rejoiced when her oven was recently replaced with a newer model. Im back in business! she said. Dr. Maurice Turcotte moved to St. George Village in late 2005. I put my money down before they dug the first hole, he laughed. A career anesthesiologist, Turcotte moved from Connecticut to Atlanta, where he first worked at South Fulton Hospital and then at the Veterans Administration Hospital before retiring. He moved with his first wife to St. George when caring for their large home became too much. The continuum of care and skilled staff at St. George Village was a blessing during Turcottes wifes illness and subsequent death. Later, after he married again, that same care became an even bigger blessing during his second wifes illness. Having outlived two wives, Turcotte is still agile at 96. He credits his health to regular walks around St. George Villages outdoor trails, and he especially enjoys strolling around the lake. Ive had a little setback in my physical health that requires me to use a walker these days, but Im still walking! he said. Lamica, Nunn, and Turcotte are perfect examples of the impact that making a wise choice can have over time. Their decision to move to St. George Village, a Life Plan community where every aspect is designed to help residents experience an active lifestyle, has provided them a confident and independent retirement. For more information about St. George Village, please call 770-645-2340 or visit StGeorgeVillage.org. St. George Village11350 Woodstock RoadRoswell, GA 30075
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