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New England Regional Edition

In this issue's New England Regional section:
The Active Life - Making Gains - Retirement Directory - Food for Thought - Tastes of the Town Dining Guide - Calendar: The Harvard Scene - The Sports Scene

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Retirement Directory

BOSTON ALZHEIMER'S CENTER, 434 Jamaicaway, Boston 02130, (888) 983-2600, toll-free. Contact: Linda Lavin. Specialized assisted living, day program, respite care, and in-home services enhance the lives of persons with memory disorders. Comfortable, home-like atmosphere on more than an acre of secure outdoor gardens. The not-for-profit Boston Alzheimer's Center is an affiliate of Rogerson Communities.

BROOKHAVEN AT LEXINGTON, 1010 Waltham Street, Lexington, Mass. 02173, (781) 863-9660, (800) 283-1114. Contact: Lorraine Kelley. If you're considering moving to a condominium, consider this... Brookhaven at Lexington offers all the benefits of condo living, plus the very real advantages of a lifecare retirement community in a lovely setting close to Cambridge and Boston. Brookhaven at Lexington is fully accredited by the Continuing Care Accreditation Commission.

CADBURY COMMONS, 66 Sherman Street, Cambridge 02140, (617) 868-0575. Contact: Pam Van Overwalle. Retirement and assisted-living residence with 74 units and gracious common area, located minutes from Harvard Square. Residents enjoy fitness program, computer courses, creative arts, and regularly scheduled trips. Independent living and respite stays are available.

CAMBRIDGE HOMES, An Assisted Living Residence, 360 Mount Auburn Street, Cambridge 02138-5599, (617) 876-0369. Contact: Elizabeth Walters. The newly renovated Cambridge Homes is a not-for-profit assisted-living residence housed in an historic Georgian building. The Homes is a good choice for individuals who want the many benefits of living in Cambridge, as well as assistance and companionship.

CAREMATRIX, 197 First Avenue, Needham, Mass. 02194, (800) 801-6183. CareMatrix is dedicated to expanding choices for the finest in retirement living and senior housing. We offer a broad range of superior residences, services, amenities, and level of care, all within a community matched to residents' lifestyle preferences and health-care requirements. Our broad range of choices includes independent living, assisted living, extended care, and Alzheimer's care. Our goal is to create a comfortable, warm, and supportive environment where residents enjoy the activities and lifestyle they choose.

DUNCASTER, 40 Loeffler Road, Bloomfield, Conn. 06002, (800) 545-5065. Contact: Maryalice H. Widness. Duncaster, a not-for-profit lifecare retirement community in the Hartford area, is located in a lovely 72-acre country setting convenient to city attractions. Extensive services and comprehensive on-site health care.

EDGEWOOD RETIREMENT COMMUNITY, 575 Osgood Street, North Andover, Mass. 01845, (978) 725-3300. Contact: Kathy Hamel. Edgewood offers independent living in a country setting. Edgewood's services and amenities give you more freedom to live life to the fullest. Edgewood's on-site Health Center provides recuperative and long-term skilled nursing care. Management by Life Care Services Corporation, the industry leader for more than 35 years.

THE GABLES AT WINCHESTER, 299 Cambridge Street, Winchester, Mass. 01890. (781) 756-1026. Contact: Elaine Raymond. A luxury, rental retirement community combining 124 independent and assisted-living units. Certified by the Executive Office of Elder Affairs. The Gables offers especially large apartments with eat-in kitchens, 24-hour emergency assistance, elegant dining, weekly housekeeping, luxury coach, full-time Wellness Coordinator (R.N.), extensive activities, and a caring staff.

GREEN RIDGE VILLAGE, 210 Big Spring Road, Newville, Pa. 17241, (717) 776-3192. Contact: Denise Garman. Accredited, not-for-profit CCRC, country-style living on 143 acres with metropolitan options. We offer a variety of apartment and floor plans, flexible meal plans, and assisted living and long-term care on-site. We offer a variety of entrance plans.

HEATHERWOOD SENIOR LIVING, 100 Heatherwood Drive, Route 6A, Yarmouth Port, Mass. 02675, (508) 362-4400, (800) 852-0365. Contact: Bob LaCrosse. Heatherwood, Cape Cod's premier senior-living community, in quaint Yarmouth Port, offers independent and assisted living with all the amenities. Call us for details.

HILLCREST TERRACE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY, Alliance Way, Manchester, N.H. 03101, (603) 645-6500 or (800) 862-9490. Contact: Andrea Sherwin. New Hampshire's premier retirement community offers beautiful, well-appointed apartments overlooking 400 wooded acres; gracious, healthful dining; housekeeping, maintenance, transportation and utilities; enriching cultural and recreational activities; well-equipped wellness center; sun porches, library, and patios. Long-term care insurance, assisted living, and nursing care as well as independent living options.

KENDAL AT HANOVER, 80 Lyme Road, Hanover, N.H. 03755-1218, (603) 643-8900. Contact: Shirley Page. Continuing-care retirement in a college town. Outstanding cultural activities, four seasons recreation, Ivy League adult education and medical services at nearby Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. Accredited by the Continuing Care Accreditation Commission.

KIMBALL FARMS, 235 Walker Street, Lenox, Mass. 01240, (800) 283-0061 or (413) 637-4684. Contact: Kathy Dudley. Near Tanglewood on 63 acres in the Berkshires, Kimball Farms, a not-for-profit lifecare community, provides gracious living in a stimulating environment. On-site classes and extensive artistic offerings. Close to two colleges. Comprehensive health care. A golf/tennis club membership included.

LASELL VILLAGE, 1844 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton, Mass. 02166, (617) 243-2323. Contact: Judith Weltz, community relations director. Lasell Village, Newton's only continuing-care retirement community, combines spacious apartment homes with the services and amenities of a fine hotel, the peace of mind of lifecare, and the concept of life-long learning. Lasell Village is sponsored by Lasell College, and is being developed and managed by CareMatrix Corporation.

MARRIOTT SENIOR LIVING SERVICES, the trusted leader in senior living, offers a diverse range of residential housing options for seniors. Lifecare communities by Marriott offer an exciting option for independent apartment living with the assurance of a continuum of care for life. Marriott's Brighton Gardens are assisted-living communities with apartment-style residences, a nursing center, and/or a special care center for people with Alzheimer's Disease and related memory disorders. Marriott Senior Living Services has 90 communities nationwide. Please call (800) 880-3131.

RIVERWOODS AT EXETER, 7 Riverwoods Drive, Exeter, N.H. 03833, (800) 688-9663. Contact: Judy Lamoureux. New Hampshire seacoast region continuing-care retirement community, founded by Harvard alumni and others. Adirondack-style villages set among 83 acres of natural woods along the Exeter River.

THE WILLOWS AT WESTBOROUGH, One Lyman Street, Westborough, Mass. 01581, (508) 366-4730; fax, (508) 366-1930. Contact: Sema Stein. The premier retirement community for active seniors, The Willows at Westborough proudly celebrates "11 years of good neighbors and good friends" in 1998.

THE WHITNEY CENTER, 200 Leeder Hill Drive, Hamden, Conn. 06517-2723, (203) 281-6745 or (800) 237-3847. Contact: Jean Crisanti. This life-care retirement community includes 188 private apartments supplemented by extensive service and social and cultural programs that contribute to active, independent lifestyles. Residents enjoy the security of guaranteed access to a 59-bed health center with a warm, supportive environment. Assisted-living services are also available. Whitney Center Rehabilitation Services offer physical, occupational, and speech therapy to the general public on an inpatient and outpatient basis.

YOUVILLE HOUSE, 1573 Cambridge Street, Cambridge 02138, (617) 491-1234. Contact: Linn Morrill. A welcoming community with 95 spacious assisted-living apartments, indoor garden, library, social activities, and easy access to Youville Lifecare and primary-care services for seniors. Minutes from Harvard Square. Opening May 1998.


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