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A PUBLICATION OF THE CHARLOTTESVILLE AREA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS速 Charlottesville, Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, Madison, Nelson, Orange

The Empty Nest

What Comes Next?

BY MARILYN PRIBUS

The Zen of Backyard Beekeeping

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SUMMIT VIEW LANE “The Sterling” by Barry Meade in Cory Farm. This open floor plan includes 4 Bedrooms, 2½ Baths, a first floor master suite. Living & dining rooms with trim work, transoms & bay windows. Aspacious gourmet kitchen with breakfast nook & bar. Great room with vaulted ceiling & fireplace. Bright and sunny yard great for; gardening, entertaining & playing. Wonderful terrace and pergola.

Backs up to open common space. Western Albemarle Schools. Replaced and upgraded entire A/C system last fall. $385,000

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Large Farmhouse with 7 or more bedrooms including a 2 room master suite.

Gourmet kitchen with Wolf oven and Sub Zero Refrigerator. Fabulous 5 acre farm with a beautiful small lake. Two wonderful cottages, kennel, 3 car garage, other small outbuildings and an equipment shed. Almost all open, gently rolling to flat land on the corner of VSH 15 and 33 west (just east of Gordonsville.) All in excellent condition. Additional 21 acres available. $499,900

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Sharon Donovan, a native of Charlottesville, grew up around the construction industry and has watched Charlottesville and the surrounding area grow and blossom into one of the top ten places to live in the country. In 1980 Sharon began her career in real estate and went on to attain her broker’s license. She combines tremendous energy, experience, enthusiasm, and extensive knowledge of the local real estate market to give her clients and customers the best service one would expect from a top producer. Sharon utilizes her superior market knowledge to transform the often-stressed home search process into one of enjoyment and satisfaction.

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CHOO-CHOO: TRAIN LOVERS WANTED

CONVENIENT BELMONT BEAUTY

Watch the occasional train roll by from the porches of this very cool, circa 1850 S. Albemarle home with lots of space & many potential uses.

800 sq ft room on first floor could be a studio, warehouse space, or even a ballroom. Totally separate MIL apt on first floor. Main level boasts spa-like Master bathroom, sunroom, 4BR/2BA, DR, study/office and kitchen with fairly new appliances & tile backsplash. Private side garden.

Additional 1½ acres available. Now only $209,000.

Completely updated. Beautiful kitchen & baths, HVAC, gleaming hardwood floors. One level living. One of Belmont’s closest residential streets to the Downtown Mall. Front porch with swing. Off street parking.

Newer washer/dryer. Fenced rear yard is an oasis with deck and detached studio. 6’ privacy fence. Alarm system. Pull-down attic storage. 9’ ceilings.

Fantastic light. Lovely landscaping. $329,900.

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Sonja Casero has 20 years of experience i n the real estate industry. She prides herself in knowing that this experience is something her clients can depend on as she works hard to ensure successful transactions. She is committed to integrity and a straightforward approach. She goes above and beyond normal service expectations and never stops looking out for your best interests. She feels strongly that in this business people come first. As a result, she gives 110% in every transaction. Over 90% of Sonja’s business is personal referrals - why don’t you ring Sonja to see why her clients come back to her again and again?

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Exciting contemporary home on 43 elevated acres with Blue Ridge views, several streams & two ponds. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, tennis court, pool, barn and greenhouse. Outdoor living spaces throughout and 2 fireplaces for cosy winter evenings. Very private, mostly wooded with giant rhododendrons, hostas, ferns and thousands of snowdrops in the spring. $630,000

Historic Carter Gilmer Condos are Charlottesville’s best secret. Steps away from the Downtown Mall in a secluded, leafy area , with 2 BR and 2 BA on 2nd level - private balcony looking over the greenery. Very well built with many Jeffersonian “touches” and upgrades. Assigned off street parking. A terrific value at $305,000.

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The Empty Nest

3213 S. Chesterfield Court CHARLOTTESVILLE • $339,000

JUST LISTED What Comes Next?

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4 BR, 2½ BA home on cul-de-sac Lane New Carpet, Ceramic Tile & Paint Renovated Kitchen w/ Granite, SS Appl., HW Floor & Recessed Lighting Breakfast Area with Vaulted Ceiling & Atrium Door to Deck Crown Molding in formal LR & DR Family Room with Gas FP Fenced Rear Yard, Deck & 2 car garage MLS #522910

2646 Kendalwood Lane FOREST LAKES SOUTH • $519,000

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• MOVE-IN READY! • 5 BR, 4.5 BA • Beautiful Hardwood Floors throughout main level • Open Kitchen with Granite countertops & center island • Library with custom bookcases & cabinets • Abundance of Built-ins & storage • Clubhouse, Pools, Walking Trails, Tennis, & Soccer Fields • MLS# 517493

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Dealing with Aging Parents While Raising Kids

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MOVE-IN CONDITION! Custom Built Home on 5½ acres bordering Blue Run Creek 4 Bedrooms, 3½ Baths Sunroom plus two terraces with Bluestone floors Kitchen with granite countertops, Viking gas stove & butler’s pantry Minutes from Horton’s Vineyard & Barboursville Winery MLS# 514548

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2862 ROUNDABOUT ROAD

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250 NEWTON STREET

Hosting Agent: Gerri Russell

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571 SASSAFRAS LANE

Hosting Agent: Tom Linkous

104 LIVING DORSET COURT 1015 BEDFORD HILLS DRIVE 940inSTANLEY DRIVE 520 STAGECOACH ONE LEVEL w/3+ acres of land for your enjoyment.

Great room METICULOUSLY CARED FOR, custom lakefront home w/5ROAD beautiful acres.

COME AND ENJOY LIFE on a dead end street this solid one level 104 DORSET COURT 1015 BEDFORD HILLS DRIVE 940 STANLEY DRIVE 520 STAGECOACH brick home on a hill overlooking the park.

Hardwood floors boasts a gas FP, built-in bookcase.

Dining room with columns and French doors.

Intelligently designed, 2850 sq. ft., 3BR/2.5BA ranch great room w/ Time: 2-4 Time: 1-4perched up Time: 1-4 Time: 1-4featuresROAD Time: 2-4 Time: 1-4 Time: 1-4 Time: 1-4 throughout the first floor with two wood burning fireplaces.

New roof is vaulted wood ceilings, brick fireplace, kitchen Kitchen has tons cabinets, pot rack, floors and tile backsplash. Move inHosting ready w/oak cabinets, modern appliancHosting Agent: Jantile Shiflett Agent: Jim McVay Hosting Agent: Mike Peters Hosting Agent: Kay Sands completed the first week of June. $160,000. www.GerriRussell.com & a one year home warranty.

HOA. Low Louisa taxes! $204,000. susanstewes, library w/built-ins, farmers porch & attached 22x22 garage.

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Hosting Agent:NOJan Shiflett Hostingbeing Agent: Jim McVay Hosting Agent: Mike Peters Hosting Agent: Kay Sands (521041) SUPER CLEAN ONE LEVEL RANCH w/ UNIQUENESS 531-9581.

AND COMFORT. Enjoy FABULOUS 5BR COLONIAL$399,900. locatedTom near ADORABLE 1950s COTTAGE. One floor art76@gmail.com Susan Stewart 434-242-3550.

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COLONIAL locatedmovenear ADORABLE 1950s COTTAGE. One taken floor brick front & vinyl siding atexit, the go end of a 3cul-debeautiful brick fireplaces, high ceilings andMain St., FABULOUS Hollymead Town This spacious, living on a half-acre that has been lovingly Directions: From Orange, right on Peliso, left onto Newton.

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This spacious, moveliving on a half-acre that been taken sac, This darling abundant naturalProperty light. First floor in condition home features an open floorofplan of.stay3 onbedrooms, spacious on the left.master suite tain,plus followatofull stopwalkout sign, take basement! left on Roundabout, home on right. at bottom hill, bearcare right to Sassafras, house on left. well-equipped sac, plus a fullwas walkout basement! darling abundant natural light.

First floor master condition home features an open floorroom plan care of. lg.

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Cot- with gourmet first eat-in room kitchen, lg. livingfloors, room great w/wood burning fire place, hardwood room w/outside hardwood Extra-large deck &overlooks tageadjoining is wonderful guest or in-law suite or artist/ with fireplace, floorkitchen, bedroomfamily with office, hardwood great terrace room w/outside hardwood floors. backyard.

Extra-largeLots deck overlooks tage is studio. wonderful guestfor or play in-law suite or artist/ with fireplace, firstand floorhardwood bedroomflooring with office, entrance leading floors, to a sunny & yard, private, spacious of upgrades, writer 2+ acres and gardening extensive ceramic and place, a sunny terrace & yard, private, backyard.

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Located Baker writer in Earlysville. $480,000. new carpet.

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Located in the Baker in Earlysville. $480,000.

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A must see property! $429,900.

Butler/Sutherland school districts! $159,000. 434-962-3420. (513693) http://www.940stanley.com/ Mike Peters 951- from Downtown. $229,500. Kay Sands, 825Butler/Sutherland school districts! $159,000. 434-962-3420. (513693) http://www.940stanley.com/ Mike Peters 951- from 6129. Downtown.

(509047) $229,500. Kay Sands, 825Jan Shiflett, 242-6057.

(514345) 5119/981-3995. (512926) Directions: From Hydraulic and Rio take 6129. (509047) Jan Shiflett, 242-6057. (514345) 5119/981-3995. (512926) Directions: From Hydraulic and Rio take Directions: 29N to Camelot, left on Barnes- Earlysville Rd north over the reservoir to a left Directions: From town Rio Rd. west to Rt. 743 Directions: 5th Street Ext., cross over Streetleft, Ext., Directions: to Camelot, lefttoon RdHills northDrive. over the reservoir to aleft. left Directions: Riotowards Rd. westEarlysville. to Rt. 743 Directions: Interstate 64,5th take third travelcross aboutover 1/4 dale, left on29N Dorset all the way theBarnesend of Earlysville onto Bedford 1015 is on your (Hydraulic From Road)town north takethethird left, travel about 1/4 dale, left on Dorset all the way to the end of onto Bedford Hills Drive. 1015 is on your left. (Hydraulic Road)Dr, north towards Earlysville. mile, house64, is on right. the street.

Right on Stanley second drive on the left. Interstate the street.

Right on Stanley Dr, second drive on the left. mile, house is on the right.

2220 GREENBRIER DRIVE

1688 MONET HILL

MOVE-IN READY! Exceptional value in a great location! Completely renovated, beautiful end unit w/3BR/1.5BA. City conveniences & Albemarle County tax rates, close to UVA and Downtown Charlottesville.

Brick patio with privacy fence, storage and 2 parking spots. $159,500. The “YES” Team, Yonna & Keith Smith. 531-0817/531-0795. (520871)

RARE OPPORTUNITY in Greenbrier. Charming brick ranch home with large, level backyard, bridge over a little stream & incredible screened porch to enjoy! One level living at its best. Owners have lovingly refinished this home and made it move in ready for you! Popular neighborhood, & SUPER location convenient to everything. $299,900. Denise Ramey 434-960-4333. (520513)

WOW! Must see home in small neighborhood on private cul de sac convenient to everything! In pristine condition w/elegant & tasteful upgrades throughout AND newly finished basement. Enjoy private backyard overlooking wooded common area. Highlights include upgraded flooring, cabinetry, counters, surround sound, custom trim & more. $589,900. Denise Ramey 434-960-4333. (519151)

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Directions: Rt. 29N, left on Hydraulic Road, right on Commonwealth Directions: From Rio Road, turn at light onto Greenbrier Drive. Home is on Directions: 29-N to right on Co. Rd. 643 (Polo Grounds Rd.) to left into Montgomery Ridge take first left onto Monet Hill. Home at end of cul de sac on the Drive, Left on Four Seasons Drive, Right on Woodlake Drive - #133 Endright. the left. unit home will be on right; look for sign.

2226 BANBURY 37 WEXFORD RIDGE 21708 JAMES 679 TOUCHSTONE 218 LOGTRAC

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679 TOUCHSTONE LANE LANE Time: 1-3 HostingTime: Agent:1-3 Margaret Hosting Agent: RamseyMargaret Ramsey

218 LOGTRAC ROAD ROAD Time: 12-2 Time: 12-2 Hosting Agent: Hosting Agent: Tammi Campbell Tammi Campbell

DESIGN/BUILD YOUR OWN E S T A B L I S H E D READY TO MOVE IN! This ENJOY FISHING or sunning on the beach BEAUTIFUL MODERN POST AND DESIGN/BUILD YOUR E S T A B L I and S convenient H E D READY MOVE model IN! This ENJOY or sunning on the beach BEAUTIFUL POST crafted AND HOME for as little as $1000 OWN down, NEIGHBORHOOD upgraded TO “Berkshire” has when youFISHING buy this 3BR/2BA Contemporary BEAM home onMODERN 11.5 acres. Artfully HOME for as little $1000 down, NEIGHBORHOOD upgraded has when you buySaltbox this 3BR/2BA Contemporary BEAM home on 11.5 acres.

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Five Acres with all fenced Four Stall Horse Barn and 32x32 two car garage. Nice 4BR Home has FP with Gas logs with upgraded insulated windows. Covered front porch and super 12’x36’ deck. All appliances convey! All this at a Great Price just 7 Miles to Scottsville and just 25 Miles to C-ville! Buy with confidence. Seller providing a Home Warranty! MLS#517198, $159,900

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Po Box 288 | Farmville, VA 23901

123 acre MOONBEAM FARM Excellent cattle farm in the Glenmore area of Buckingham Co. Pasture & grassland, fenced & cross fenced.

Long Rd. frontage. 4 BR, 2 BA ranch style home with 20 X 40 in ground pool & pool house. 24x24 barn, 20x24 pole shed, 40x85 pole feeding shed. Large farm pond with dock & gazebo (Elec. & water)!

MLS#521258, $700,000

Great Layout!

This home features a great layout with open great room, impressive kitchen, private master and 2-car garage.

Build-to-suit in Waynesboro starting at $239,530.

Call Susan at 540-241-9076.

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SECLUDED on a beautiful 9.10 acre lot. This Rustic home is a nice full time residence or a nice weekend reteat. Enjoy sitting on the front porch with the peace and quiet of nature. A 23 X 40 foot garage/workshop with water, electric and hvac incl. Fantastic yard, plenty of room for a garden or horses.

MLS#521712, $167,400

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New to the Market 116 LUPINE LN 3 BR, 2 BA all on one level in 1456 fin sq ft! Updated kitchen, baths, carpet. Walk to Hollymead Towne Center, Baker-Butler, Sutherland schools.

Sunny nearly level back yard. Generous size rooms, beautiful hardwood flooring in bedrooms, Tile shower in Master BA! No HOA or dues!

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This large home in Stuarts Draft features mountain views, a full unfinished basement, eat-in kitchen plus formal dining room.

Call Ashley at 540-280-3385.

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Main Level Master This brand new home features four bedrooms, high-end finishes, magnificent views… all in a great Fishersville location near Augusta Health.

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210 MOORE ROAD Lovely home with gorgeous mountain views from the front porch. This one level home has nice flow throughout and the high ceilings in the living room and large eat in kitchen create a wonderful gathering area for family and friends. There is a large deck conveniently located just off the kitchen for summer cook-outs. It’s clean, neat and ready to move right in.

The great location just off Route 29 has easy access to shopping.

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Real Estate Related News

“Solarize Charlottesville” Makes Solar Easy and Affordable From now through September 2014, solar power for homes will be easier and more affordable than ever thanks to Solarize Charlottesville, a new program that offers bulk purchasing discounts and free solar site assessments.

It is a limited-time, one-stop-shop for community members to learn more about solar power options for their homes and facilitate the installation and financing of their own project.

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This grassroots, community-based outreach initiative is sponsored by the Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP) in partnership with the City of Charlottesville, Albemarle County, and the UVA Community Credit Union.

Charlottesville and Albemarle homeowners will be encouraged throughout the summer to “Soak up the sun. Soak up the savings.”

Key Points • Easy. Homeowners in Charlottesville and Albemarle can get started with a simple online application, take advantage of a free home energy check up and on-site solar assessment, and have until September 30 to sign a contract and lock in the discounts.

• Affordable. The foundation of Solarize Charlottesville is community participation. When a community decides to rally behind solar, local installers are able to lower their prices. This is a result of bulk purchasing, offset marketing expenses, reduced travel expenses, and

the guarantee that solar installation crews will be kept busy.

• Discounts. The local contractors taking part in Solarize Charlottesville are Altenergy and Sigora Solar; they will be offering the same systems at the same prices – which are lower than we’ve ever seen in Virginia (likely a 15-18 percent discount).

• More Savings. In addition to Solarize discounts, LEAP will help participants access a 30 percent federal tax credit, affordable financing as low as 2.99 percent APR* through UVA Community Credit Union (City of Charlottesville homeowners may even qualify for 0 percent APR* loans), and navigate the Solar Renewable Energy Credit (SREC) market.

• Best Deal. A small 3kW system that might cost $12,000 normally will be reduced to $6,800 (first through the Solarize discounts and then with the federal tax credit) • Smart. The cost of solar panels has dropped 60 percent since 2011 according to the Solar Energy Industries Association. Meanwhile the Energy Information Administration projects a 2 percent annual rise in residential energy rates for the Mid-Atlantic. Now is the time to lock in low electricity rates with solar.

• Proven. Similar, successful programs are underway in Blacksburg and Richmond.

Quotes from Solarize Partners

Cynthia Adams, Executive Director, Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP): “With Solarize Charlottesville you’ve got a limited time to score an unprecedented deal on solar power for your home. By adding solar to your home’s energy mix, you can lock in savings and make your roof part of our clean energy future.”

Satyendra Huja, City of Charlottesville Mayor: “Solarize Charlottesville is an exciting opportunity for our residents to embrace long-term energy savings, preserve natural resources, and gain the benefit of powering their homes with the sun. As we enter into long summer

days and hot weather, it feels good to realize that we as a community can use the sun to cool our homes and help reduce stress and blackouts on the electric grid.”

Jane Dittmar, the Chair of the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors: “We welcome this partnership with LEAP to provide our residents with an opportunity to explore and potentially utilize alternative energy solutions in their homes.”

Alison DeTuncq, President/CEO, UVA Community Credit Union: “We’re committed to helping our community members find ways to save energy, save money and improve their homes. As such, we’re excited to offer low-cost PowerSaver Loans to homeowners to support this initiative.” *Annual Percentage Rate. See uvacreditunion.org for details.

Visit www.solarizecville.org for more information.

What’s Happening Around Town?

The Comedy with a Taste of Jazz Series returns in Support of the CA-SPCA What do you get when you place some of the funniest national comedians and some of the most talented jazz musicians into a blender, turn the blender on then pour the contents into a glass? You get a tall glass of the National Comedy with a Taste of Jazz Series with its third show starring national comedian Liz Miele as seen on the Conan O’Brien Show, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and Comedy Central.

The comedian will also share the stage with jazz greats, The Robert Jospe Experience. This monumental moment for Charlottesville will take place on Saturday, July 26 at the V. Earl Dickinson Main Stage at Piedmont Virginia Community College. This event is a fundraiser for the CA-SPCA. The company, which created the United Nations of Comedy Tour, the

The Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection will observe National Aboriginal and Islander Day of Observance Committee (NAIDOC) Week July 6-13.

NAIDOC Week is an annual celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and an opportunity to recognize the contributions of Indigenous Australians in various fields.

The Kluge-Ruhe Collection will fly the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags throughout the week.

On Friday, July 11 there will be a drop-in family art activity from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Participants will learn about the printmaking process and the significance of the Aboriginal flag while creating their own woodblock print to take home. Aboriginal musician Cameron McCarthy will demon-

Night at the Museum, July 17, 2014, 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Join the Kluge-Ruhe Collection after hours for this family-friendly event with live music from My Darling Fury, local beer from Devil’s Backbone brewery and assortment of food trucks including the Australian Pie Guy and Got Dumplings? Entrance is free for museum members, $5 for everyone else.

Tots and Dots, August 5, 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m.

Registration required.

This two-part early visual literacy program is for children ages six months to four years and their caregivers. The first twenty minutes features a brief tour focusing on ways to stimulate visual and interpretive development in young children. Infants and toddlers are attracted to high contrast visuals, bold images, and colorful objects, making Aboriginal art the perfect starting point for your child’s art education. The last twenty minutes features multi-sensory structured play for children aged two to four led by Kluge-Ruhe museum education staff, while babies and caregivers enjoy social play in the gallery with visually stimulating toys. Strollers and crying babies are welcome.

Exhibitions Art and Country (permanent exhibition through May 2015) Art and Country is a selection of thirty-four works on canvas, paper and

Alma Nungarrayi Granites, NAPALJARRI-WARNU JUKURRPA (SEVEN SISTERS DREAMING), 2011. © 2014 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York/Viscopy, Australia.

eucalyptus bark drawn from the KlugeRuhe’s permanent collection. The exhibition explores the diverse ways Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists represent their relationships to “country” in their art. Many artists depict features of the landscape to com-

We Are Tiwi (through Aug 24, 2014) This exhibition features paintings

by Tiwi artists from the communities of Milikapiti and Pirlangimpi on Melville Island, roughly sixty miles north of Darwin off the northern coast of Australia. The word Tiwi means ‘we the people.’ Tiwi painting derives its aesthetic from ceremonial body paint design, which is non-figurative and usually geometric. Kulama. Tiwi artists use ochres and other natural pigments on canvas to represent aspects of the Pukumani and Kulama ceremonies.

Paint is sometimes applied with an ironwood comb, called pwoja, which creates straight lines of dots.

The Kluge-Ruhe Collection is open Tuesday – Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Sunday 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. A free guided tour of current exhibitions is offered on Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. For more information, please contact the Kluge-Ruhe Collection at 434 2440234 or mws2d@virginia.edu. n

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municate their ongoing connection to their ancestral land and the Dreaming.

Other artists raise awareness about the dispossession of country as a result of colonization or investigate the importance of story and personal memory.

Throughout the exhibition visitors are invited to reflect upon their own connections to land and place.

Pedro Wonaeamirri, Jilamara, 2010.

Courtesy Jilmara Arts and Crafts.

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NAIDOC Week Celebration at the Kluge-Ruhe Collection, July 6-13, 2014

strate the didjeridu and other musical instruments beginning at 1:00 p.m.

On Saturday, July 12, the KlugeRuhe Collection will host a flag-raising ceremony at 10:00 a.m. followed by a free, guided tour of the exhibitions Art and Country and We Art Tiwi. Cameron McCarthy will provide a program of didjeridu and Aboriginal instruments at 11:30 am. All NAIDOC Week programs are free and open to the public.

Cameron McCarthy is a descendant of the Kuku-Yalanji people on his mother’s side and the Mbabarum, Mamu and Yidinji people on his father’s side. He is an accomplished musician and dancer, having performed with the Naroo (Ngaru) Dancers in Sydney, the Naringeri Narunga Dreaming Dance Group at Ayers Rock Resort in Northern Territory and the Tjapukai Dancers at the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park in Cairns, North Queensland. Cameron relocated to New York in 2001 where he has been performing as a freelance artist and has established himself as a didjeridu player, dancer, public speaker and artist. He is a Cultural Affairs Officer for the Australian Consulate General in New York.

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National Stand Up Comedy Series and the Squeaky Clean Comedy Tour, provides the third installment of the Comedy with a Taste of Jazz Series.

Comedian Liz Miele has performed stand-up on national programs as mentioned, but not only has she been in your living room on the television screen, Liz has toured the country and overseas.

She has shared the stage with many of today’s top comedians and made it difficult for even the best to follow her. Her range of comedy is very wide and she has brilliant material for any audience.

Although this show is targeting adults, Liz’s content is not raunchy or vulgar.

Robert Jospe has been pegged as one of the best drummers on the east coast. His trio hits hard and delivers a jazz sound unheard of today. Some have stated that Robert Jospe has the ability to appear magical on stage. The event promoter tried to figure out a way to top the first two shows with John D’earth and Art Wheeler. Well, that would be impossible, but the shoes have been filled.

The musicians and comedian will perform two sets each, respectively, so prepare your mind to switch from live jazz to comedy and back again. The V. Earl Dickinson Main Stage was chosen as the host venue because of its acoustically enhanced facility and its convenient location, close in proximity to downtown Charlottesville, interstate 64 and route 20.

Tickets are a low $15 for students, seniors and groups of 15 or more, and only $20 for general admission. Tickets are available at the new Sidetracks Music, Plan 9 Music, or Payne’s Beauty Supply or online at www.UnitedNationsofComedy.com For more information contact 434-825-0650.

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EDNAM FOREST-Beautifully maintained 4 BR, 3.5 BA, traditional home with numerous additions and upgrades including chef’s kitchen! A great home in a great location. Jim Faulconer (434)9810076 $895,000 MLS#517012

Beautifully maintained single family detached residence in the highly sought after community of Ednam. Living room with f/p; dining room; kitchen with adjacent tv/sunroom; first floor master; two upstairs bedrooms and two car garage. $725,000 Steve McLean (434)981-1863 MLS#520466

BLANDEMAR - 25+ Open acres (add. acreage avail.), 4 ac. lake & bold Blue Ridge Mtn. views.

Custom built home w/8,000 fin. sq/ft, first floor master suite, 6 BR, 5.2 BA. $1,985,000 Andrew Middleditch (434)981-1410 or Steve McLean(434)981-1863. MLS# 506998

BLANDEMAR-Wonderful 21 acre estate parcel in the exclusive Blandemar Farm Estates community. Bold views of the Blue Ridge and Ragged Mountains with elevated building site all just minutes south of Charlottesville. Andrew Middleditch (434)981-1410. $495,000 MLS#520130

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Modern, home w/5BR, 3.5BA, dramatic sweeping views of Blue Ridge Mountains on nearly 5, mostly wooded, acres. Adjoining 51 acre parcel also available contains 1 acre vineyard, 2 ponds & access to Swift River. $795,000 Steve McLean (434)981-1863 MLS#521235

McGuffey Hill –First floor condo within seconds of the Downtown. Privately situated this light filled unit has large LR w/ FP, open kitchen w/ adjoining sunroom, DR, 2 large BR w/ adjoining baths. $599,000 Charlotte Dammann (434)9811250 MLS#518916

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KESWICK - Rueben L. Moore house is an updated farm house with bright open spaces situated on 2.5 acres. Enjoy the out of doors on the private land with patio & firepit. $689,000 Charlotte Dammann (434)981-1250 MLS#520372

Wooded 6.56 acres in Grassmere Farm in Ivy. Last lot left in established neighborhood of homes on large lots. Perfect building site for a walkout basement.

Murray School District. $325,000. Betsy Swett, 249-2922. MLS 522219.

EDNAM FOREST-Immaculate, updated & totally renovated home on one of the largest lots in Ednam. Designed by Peter Sheeran, this home sits on 3.7 private acres with winter mountain views. Upgrades include: new whole house generator, roof, windows, flooring, remodeled kitchen w/ stainless appliances, new light fixtures and recessed lighting throughout, bonus room, upgraded bathrooms, & patio. Well designed floor plan with 1st floor master suite and beautiful stone fireplace in great room. $1,395,000 Steve McLean (434)981-1863 MLS#522615

RIVERSIDE FARM - 295+ Acre farm has 1.5 mile frontage on the Tye River c. 1815 antebellum main residence w/3,266 sq. ft., 4 BR, 3 baths, 8 FP. $2,795,000 Steve McLean (434) 981-1863 MLS# 520910

Extraordinary Keswick Golf Course Parcel- Surrounded on two sides by the award winning Arnold Palmer Golf Course this 2.4 acre building lot represents the best value in Keswick. $448,000 Tim Michel (434)960-1124. #503871

MADISON COUNTY LAND – Eleven acres comprised of established pasture and mature hardwoods. Land boasts road frontage, leveled building site, potential logging revenues, and small creek. $138,500. Macon Gunter (434-242-7772), MLS 520197.

Wonderful 12.75+/- wooded acre parcel with complete privacy in southern Albemarle. $30,000. Steve McLean (434)981-1863. MLS#516801

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RUSTLING OAKS - Va. farmhouse-style home on 4.09+/- acres, 3BR/3.5BA, high ceilings, hardwood flooring, finished bonus room over 2-car garage, full unfinished walkout basement. $1,195,000. MLS #516688 Steve McLean (434) 295-1131.

Elegant home, beautiful neighborhood, spacious living spaces, master suite 1st floor, upgraded kitchen and gorgeous sunroom on almost an acre all convenient to shopping & restaurants. $1,195,000 MLS#514879 Steve McLean (434)981-1863

4+/-Acre building lot in the highly sought-after community of Inglecress. Superb homesite location.

Magnificent views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and surrounding countryside. Prime location just minutes from Charlottesville and UVA. $350,000 Steve McLean (434)981-1863 MLS#515640

HIDDEN HILLS -Beautiful 6.2 acres conveniently located to Charlottesville & UVA. Cleared area for residence & surrounded by established hardwood trees. A lovely spot to build & enjoy. $175,000 #475441 Charlotte Dammann(434)981-1250

HEART OF FREE UNION - 5,500+ sq.ft.

Home situated on 5+ ac. in Free Union.

Bright open floor plan & full walk-out basement. Beautiful setting w/in 15 min. of Charlottesville. MLS #518256 $865,000. Steve McLean (434) 981-1863

Historic “Carrsbrook”-Built c. 1794, is one of Albemarle County’s most distinguished 18th century homes on 4.5 acres just north of Charlottesville. On VA Landmarks Register & National Register of Historic Places. $995,000 Steve McLean (434)981-1863 MLS# 516850

SUPERB QUALITY, LIKE-NEW HOME W/UNSURPASSED VIEW! Classic French brick home w/ modern interior, top quality details and materials throughout, plus spectacular view of mountains and protected farmland.

High ceilings, gorgeous moldings, beautiful hardwood floors, fantastic great rm. w/gourmet kitchen & huge family rm. w/fp. 5 BR & 5.5BA, spacious master, beautiful bath and large walk-in closet. Full unfin. bsmt. for rec. rm. w/fp.+BR+BA+storage+ more. Essentially a new home w/ spectacular view!!! $1,295,000 Jim Faulconer (434)981-0076 MLS# 522759 for caar.com

Exceptional 4 acre building site in lovely CLOSE-IN SPRING HILL Subdivision in IVY. Gentle elevated lot offers distant farm and rolling views and is in an established neighborhood of high end residences. $360,000 Tim Michel (434)960-1124 MLS#520382

OLD GARTH ROAD -Wonderful, lightfilled contemporary perched on over 6 acres offering complete tranquility & privacy, 2 min. to City limits & Farmington Country Club. $889,500 Steve McLean (434)981-1863 MLS#520140

KESWICK ESTATES - Tremendous views of Paradise Lake & golf course beyond from this 2.2 acre lot. Custom build on spectacular lot w/water frontage & adjacent open space. $595,000 Charlotte Dammann (434)981-1250 #463335

This stunning 3 BR, 2B, one level home has it all. New kitchen, solid surface counters, hdwd. floors, vaulted ceilings & sunny interior. Beautiful landscaping, 2+ ac. wooded lot. $234,500. Rana Bouchard, 973-2942 or Betsy Swett, 249-2922 MLS#517808

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Ivy home near Murray Elementary in excellent condition. Open kitchen/great room w/ fireplace, sunken living room, formal dining room, 3-4 bedrooms, rec room, hardwood floors, garage, decks & beautiful landscaping. $549,000. Betsy Swett, 249-2922. MLS 519787.

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TWENTY COLUMNS - Originally built as a summer house for display at the Jamestown exposition of 1907 then dismantled & relocated to its present location on 18.5 ac. Current owner upgraded the house preserving the architectural details. $519,000 C. Dammann (434)981-1250 MLS#519977

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KESWICK AREA - THIS HOME IS A SUPERB VALUE! Original Owner, excellent condition, superb quality materials & construction & view of SW Mtns.,well landscaped. $479,000.

MLS#515210. Jim Faulconer (434) 981-0076

OLD WOODVILLE - Exceptional 176+ acre historic estate featuring c. 1796 main residence, pool, guest cottage, barns, equipment storage & other outbuildings. Bucolic setting, rich farmland. MLS #504304 Steve McLean (434) 981-1863.

VALMONTIS- Totally restored brick residence, c. 1790, with recent additions nestled on 25 acres near Southwest Mountains, just 7 miles NE of Charlottesville. Private, tranquil setting w/beautiful pastoral views. $1,950,000 Steve McLean (434)981-1863 MLS#518810

EDGEHILL, circa 1893, is a spacious, comfortable antique home loaded with charming features, situated on a high knoll with panoramic pasture and mountain views. Only 1 mile to Lovingston & US29! $995,000 Jim Faulconer (434)981-0076 MLS# 518119

Edgehill Plantation - overlooks the James River w/ beautiful views of the surrounding countryside.

This elegant house, circa 1830, is of classic Federal style and has been placed on the National and State Historic Landmark Registers. $1,499,000 Steve McLean (434)981-1863 MLS#521270

PIGEON HILL -Exquisite waterfront estate in pristine condition within close proximity to Gloucester Point & Williamsburg & Richmond. Extensive York River views & frontage. Additional adjacent 11+ acre waterfront lot available. $1,445,000 Steve McLean (434)981-1863 MLS# 508320

OLD KESWICK – This extraordinary estate with 550+/acres including a circa 1745 & 1832 residence, numerous dependencies & stables provides a unique, private domain in a premier location nearby Charlottesville & the University of Virginia. Charlotte Dammann (434)981-1250 MLS#515126

EAST FORK FARM- 160 Acre farm with contemporary main house offers 4 BR ,3.5 BA, gourmet kitchen, 5 bay garage with apartment above, swimming pool, guest house & barn. $2,500,000 Steve McLean (434)981-1863 MLS#512197

AVENTADOR - Magnificent Georgian home with over 10,000 finished sq. ft., 6 BR.,6 full & 3 half baths, main level master eat-in kitchen. Guest home, and 100 acres with panoramic pastoral and mountain views$4,750,000 Jim Faulconer (434)981-0076 MLS#517436

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13 mountain views, a bold stream, privacy and a handsome, well-built house, look no further than this property!

Located on 5.27 acres with stunning views of the Blue Ridge, this 3 BR, 2.5 BA home has hardwood floors, a screened porch, huge deck, beautiful landscaping and a detached 2-car garage with an extra area for an RV, boat or equipment. Minutes to Crabtree Falls or the Nellysford area. Extra 7-acre lot available. Fall in love with this warm, inviting home!

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GORGEOUS SETTING Exciting contemporary home on 43 elevated acres with Blue Ridge views, several streams & 2 ponds.

3 bedrooms, 3 baths, tennis court, pool, barn and greenhouse. Outdoor living spaces throughout and 2 fireplaces for cosy winter evenings. Very private, mostly wooded with giant rhododendrons, hostas, ferns and thousands of snowdrops in the spring. $630,000

965 Horseshoe Road This charming home sits

upon 15.83 acres of rolling, fenced pasture land— perfect for those looking to bring their large animals to Nelson County! Numerous outbuildings in place to accommodate equipment, hay, and your tack. Home features hardwood floors, large kitchen, 3 BR, 2.5 BA, an oversized, covered rear porch, and a full basement.

There is also a 24 x 50 workshop/garage on the property. So much to offer and at an affordable price! Only 10 minutes to Lovingston. $319,000

164 Sunnyside Lane Enjoy the views from this beautiful 4 BR mini-farm.

Nearly four fenced, park like acres in Northern Nelson. Custom finished walkout basement for entertaining and a nicely appointed main floor master.

Additional acreage and barn are available. $449,900

One level living possible with master suite downstairs, two bedrooms, bathroom & loft upstairs. All yard work & maintenance taken care of by HOA in friendly neighborhood. Vaulted ceiling and gas fireplace in living room in very stylish living room. An abundance of windows & skylights, all in move in condition. Lovely walk, trails and less than 2 miles from UVa $339,000

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Unique hilltop villa with stunning year-round mountain views & character. Six+ acres incl. pasture with barn, veg garden, fruit trees & flower gardens. Salt water pool & arbored deck. Outdoor entertaining space is endless. Uniquely elegant farm-style home with 4 BR, 3 BA, & large kitchen. Original kitchen could serve as project room/art studio. Family room on terrace level could be 5th BR. One year home warranty.

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EVERGREEN AVENUE Fabulous home in North Downtown with off street parking. Home is in excellent condition. Charming bright kitchen with concrete countertops. Large formal living room with fireplace. Great side porch.

Lovely back yard and gardens. Full basement. $495,000

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FREDERICKSBURG ROAD Sweeping Million Dollar Panoramic Views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Greene County Pastoral Views, and Views of Lake. Large one level home in like-new condition with many recent renovations.

Separate guest cottage with 720 additional finished square feet, and a beautiful 18x32 swimming pool. $649,000

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Moving to smaller quarters Often the proceeds from selling a larger home translate into the ability to purchase an upscale home with less square footage. In other cases, people opt for a luxurious condo nearer Downtown where they can walk to

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ing. Others decide to move to a smaller place, often in an age-restricted development.

Later, they might transition to an apartment or condo. Later still, many people opt for a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) which provides independent living with options for assisted living or nursing care without having to move again.

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little balance on their mortgage. The reverse mortgage lets them convert a portion of their home equity into cash which can be used for various reasons.

“The house may be paid off,” O’Connor says, “and a reverse mortgage could be useful in updating, or even making the home handicapped accessible which can involve considerable expense.” Borrowers still retain ownership of the house and the FHA mandates counseling about a reverse mortgage which provides reassurance to people considering taking this step.

O’Connor cautions that substantial up-front costs make reverse mortgages unwise if borrowers will be moving fairly soon.

he kids have flown the coop and it’s just the two of you again. You are facing a threshold to another stage of life. So now what?

Do you revamp your current home, turning your children’s rooms into a craft room, an office, a media room or a gym? Do you find a 55+ venue where you don’t have to mow the lawn any more? Do you downsize? Do you upscale?

The move from the empty nest is generally the first step of transitioning to a later-life living situation. Each step you take makes it easier to take the next step when the time is right, because the difficult decisions have been made.

Many empty nesters make definite changes in terms of less square footage and more convenience and luxury.

There are several primary strategies.

Some people prefer to stay in the family home, often updating and remodel-

Many people just stay put and there are the benefits of knowing your neighbors and continuing to enjoy the home they’ve cared for over the years. Some people make significant upgrades to create an updated kitchen, an art studio, a gym or a home office. Others finally add a garage or screened porch.

Another popular option is to remodel a multi-level home to create a first-floor bedroom. “When empty nesters are looking ahead and thinking about ‘aging in place,’ they want a firstfloor master suite,” points out REALTOR® Sue Raupp of Sloan Manis Real Estate Partners.

John O’Connor of American Nationwide Mortgage Company says this might be a good time to consider a reverse mortgage. This is a specific type of home loan, available only to borrowers at least 62 years old who live in a home they own outright or with very

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theaters and restaurants. Other choices might include a place in a golfing community or on the water, making new friends who have similar interests.

Many people hang up their gardening gloves and give away their canning jars, opting to shop at City Market on Saturday mornings instead.

Still others choose smaller dwellings in family communities—sometimes in the neighborhood where they already live—because they enjoy seeing children at play and hiring a neighborhood teen to mow their lawn or feed the cat if they are away.

Since downsizing usually involves shedding some belongings, it’s important to remember that transitioning to a fewer-possession life can be difficult.

There’s the attic space over the garage filled with holiday decorations and fifteen years’ worth of children’s sports trophies. There are shelves with too many books, kitchen cupboards with too many big pots and pans.

There can be a real emotional impact akin to grieving when disposing of all the things that must be sorted out and sold and donated and packed. To say nothing of leaving that doorjamb marked with the kids’ heights as they grew taller and taller—and knowing it will probably be painted over by someone else. On the other hand, casting off

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ballast for a new, less-encumbered life can be liberating.

Even if you aren’t planning to downsize for a number of years, you can begin revising your outlook. If you are replacing furniture, for instance, consider how it might fit in another, smaller home. Start giving family heirlooms to the children for them to enjoy right now.

Then again, some empty nesters move to larger homes. One couple, after living in a Charlottesville family neighborhood for almost 20 years, is moving to Four Seasons, an age-restricted development in Greene County. “We’re definitely not downsizing,” the wife confesses. “That’s good because both of us are home all day. The new house gives each of us our own “space” to pursue our individual interests. My husband gets his man cave and I get my writer’s retreat. We’re at that stage of life where we value a quieter, more relaxed lifestyle, which we feel we’ll find in a 55+ community.”

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An Age-Restricted Neighborhood As mentioned above, many opt for an age-restricted community away from the commotion and noise of

The Independence, an apartment complex at Pantops. Jefferson Heights, also at Pantops, has extra options for athome health care, housekeeping, laundry service, furniture rental and meals.

neighborhood children, no matter how well behaved they might be. Such communities generally require one partner to be at least 55 years old. These are often called “active adult” communities because they offer social interactions with other seniors. Homes are often smaller and on a single level. Typical options are single-family homes, attached villa-styles home with first-floor master suites or townhouses if stairs are not an issue.

Other amenities frequently include yard care around homes which means residents can simply lock their doors and leave to travel or visit family in other cities. Typically these communities include a clubhouse for gatherings and the clubhouse often includes a swimming pool—sometimes an indoor pool—a fitness center and an area for entertaining parties.

Since the Charlottesville region is increasingly popular with retirees, builders are responding. A limiting factor for new construction, however,

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is finding close-in land where builders can still develop affordable properties.

Single-story housing requires larger— hence, more expensive—lots and retirees aren’t looking to put all their money into a house.

“EasyLiving Homes” are an increasingly popular option, according to REALTOR® Cynthia Hash of Keller Williams Realty in Charlottesville. This is a voluntary certification program encouraging builders to include accessibility features in new-home construction.

“Accessibility,” Hash explains, “includes things like wider hallways, lever door handles instead of knobs, no-step entries, grab-bars, roll-in showers, and other more subtle features like cabinet depth.” If the home isn’t all on one floor, it should have an elevator of chair lift. While these features are nice for older residents, they are also helpful for people with long- or short-term disabilities, even young parents with strollers.

“This is a really big demand for this kind of EasyLiving property,” says REALTOR® Linda Broadbent of Better Homes and Garden/Real Estate III, citing Charlottesville’s new Dunlora Forest development. “While it wasn’t labeled as 55+, it has appealed to the demographic from their 60s to their 80s. The builders had no idea it would sell out so quickly, but the EasyLiving concept that’s all on one floor in a desirable location is very popular. The need is definitely there.”

She also points to University Village, a long-established condo development with units ranging from a single bedroom to penthouses. “Again, it’s a good location and 80 percent of the units are for 55+. Just in the past year, the market there has become very tight for potential buyers.”

Still, there are a number of communities in different price ranges that fill the bill. REALTOR® Hash points out that agents can check MLS for specific features like single-story construction, no-step doors, and roll-ion showers.

“Some agents don’t fill in those fields on the listing which is really too bad,” she laments. “Those features are very important to some people.”

Another area in Charlottesville with homes for purchase (sometimes rentals are available) is Branchlands catering to those over 55 with both condos and townhouses. “It’s a steady market of older properties,” Broadbent says. “It’s still very nice, walking distance to the Senior Center and close to many other amenities. People often update when they buy there.”

Outlying areas tend to be less expensive. Broadbent observes. “In Fluvanna County, The Villages at Nahor offers single-level homes with garages. It’s also close to Lake Monticello.” This proximity means there are services available nearby, from grocery shopping to satellite medical facilities.

Southern Development, which built Dunlora Forest, is new developing Village Oaks opposite the main gate of Lake Monticello. Streets are paved and the first homes—EasyLiving certified— are under construction.

“Rosewood Village Villa in Nelson County isn’t age restricted,” Broadbent continues. “But again, it’s very attractive to an older demographic.” The development encompasses golf villas, luxury condos, a village center, in-home care and services, and an assisted living community.

“In Greene County,” Broadbent continues, “Four Seasons has homes on one level and a very active social community with a beautiful clubhouse and indoor pool. Because it’s a bit farther out, the prices are very reasonable.”

Options Other Than Buying A Home Those who prefer to rent might consider The Independence, an apartment complex at Pantops. Jefferson Heights, also at Pantops, has extra options for at-home health care, housekeeping, laundry service, furniture rental and meals. In Crozet, The Lodge at Old

RESORT STYLE LIVING 94 John Rucker Drive. Four Seasons: a 55+ active adult community located minutes from UVA & UVA Medical Center. Resort style community features clubhouse with indoor pool, workout center, ballroom, library, billiards room and much more. Homeowners fee include clubhouse use, lawn mowing & trash pick up. Home features sunroom with gas fireplace, 40’ X 13’ finished basement rec room and full bath. Also 28’ X 14’ space that could be finished for 4th BR. Many builder upgrades included. MLS# 521778 $294,900.

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Trail includes independent and assisted living apartments as well as memory care in the middle of the multi-generational neighborhood of Old Trail Village, and Beaver Hill is a 55+ community with 43 manufactured homes for rent or possible purchase.

A Continuing Care Residential Community (CCRC) such as The Colonnades and Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge is another option.

CCRCs feature independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing care and often memory care in the same location. This continuum of care guarantees lifetime housing and increased levels of care as people’s needs change.

This can be a particularly good option when one partner has serious health issues. Often a substantial buy-in is re-

quired, but month-to-month options are sometimes available as well.

Charlottesville has been named a particularly favorable place to retire attracting people from other parts of the country. Local residents often opt to stay while changing their living arrangements. Whatever their plans, empty nesters have a wide variety of choices in Central Virginia: downsizing, upsizing, single-flooring, moving, staying and remodeling, being in a family community, or living in an n age-restricted environment.

With an eye to the future, Marilyn Pribus and her husband bought a single-level house when they moved from California almost seven years ago. They live in an Albemarle County family neighborhood near Charlottesville.

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This charming, stone-sided home is located in the over-55 active lifestyle community of Four Seasons. It has over $55K in upgrades including granite counters and cherry cabinets in the kitchen and all baths, hardwood floors in the living areas. Great floor plan with a first-floor MBR & on-grade garage. Upstairs is an enclosed loft-area for a private home office/family room plus an attached suite that could be a second MBR. One year home warranty provided. Walk to clubhouse - gym & indoor pool!

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your desires. $685,000. MLS#497369

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Lovely Western Albemarle setting on 3 acres. Open floor plan with gleaming, newly refinished wood floors, sunroom overlooking pool, two car garage, whole house generator, and two stall stable.

Garden terrace and mature landscaping. $425,000. MLS#520975

MATTIE HILL

Near Broadus Wood Elementary, immaculate 5 BR home with separate STUDIO on 5 manicured acres. Screen porch overlooks board/pet fenced yard with fabulous play area. Two car garage, Backup generators, quality throughout. $775,000. MLS#517693

Northern Albemarle estate of uncompromising quality and luxury. State of the art featutres on all four levels.

Elevator, home theater, pool/pool house, Beautiful apartment over multi car garage and a lake on 21 acres. $4,750,000. MLS#513246

IVY FARMS ESTATE Exceptionally rare estate parcel of 80 acres, just off Garth Rd, nearly adjoining the City of Charlottesville. Graced by a 4500 sq. ft. brick Georgian residence, with swimming pool and mature landscaping.

Two private entrances and seven additional division rights. $2,250,000. MLS#519478

BELLVOIR A fine equestrian estate of 43 acres in the heart of Keswick with renovated brick manor home, guest cottage, four stall center aisle barn, board fenced pastures.

Privately situated with poolside gardens and suptuous mountain views. $1,950,000. MLS#504340

OLD LYNCHBURG FARM Located just 6 miles to town, this 123+ acre farm, with both open hayfields and wooded land, enjoys long frontage on the Hardware River and on Old Lynchburg Rd. Ample water, some fencing, pretty land.

Design your own farm and live the good life in Albemarle County. $795,000. MLS#522768

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GORGEOUS POST AND BEAM Wind through the hardwood forest of 20 acres to the 4 BR post and beam lodge overlooking your own private lake! swim, fish, or just plain relax. Stone fireplace, Inlaw suite and heavenly porch. Convenient to Scottsville. $399,000. MLS#499607

Extraordinary restoration of a fine Extraordinary 70+ acre riverfront estate Scottsville home. Beautiful wood floors, and horsemoldings, farm. Beautifully crafted of handsome new kitchen & baths, the finest materials featuring dramatic private shaded garden off sunroom.

Garage. floor plan.

Sixopen bedrooms, four Indoor baths, and withoutdoor separate fireplaces, cellar, pool/pool house, apartment. wine Excellent B&B potential.

Walk fabulous barn,everywhere. magnificent 4 acre lake.

An adjoining lot of 64 acres is available. $519,000.

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MCCONNELL ANGUS FARM Spectacular 350+/acre cattle Stately brick manor withshowcase Jeffersonian farm in theonheart of Somerset. influences 21 acres 10 minutesGrand, from new brick home andfinishing cattle show barn. town.

Upon custom the home Finest soils, fencing, lake and beautiful will feature 6 bedrooms, 6 ½ baths with views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Adjoins beautiful mountain, pond and rolling Montpelier. pastoral views. Architectural plans $4,950,000. included, builders MLS#497826 ready to finish to

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At the foot of the Blue Ridge, in the This breathtaking mountaintop heart of the Greenwood estateparcel area, of 223+ acresacres enjoys most open spectacular this 137 rollsthe gently, and views of the Blue Ridge, Southwest, and wooded, quality 1971 brick home by Ragged Mountains just minutes from Cato Powell. Private 2 bdrm cottage downtown. A charming cottage in place with overlooks the lake. to be 15 additional building sitesBelieve in complete privacy. division rights. $2,575,000 $2,995,000. MLS#520850 MLS# 506942 C U O N N D TR E AR C T

SOUTH KESWICK FARM Well built home on 11(two acres, with year Incredible 4.57 acres adjoining round greenhouse, fabulous barn, partially lots) of beautiful elevated, hardwood fenced lush pasture.

Numerous forest paddocks privatelyinsituated and quietly out buildings, fenced stocked tucked at the end of agarden, cul-de-sac on pond the and mature landscaping. Only 10 minutes grounds of the grand Keswick Estate. to Pantops and Zions Crossroads. Easy Under assessment at $325,000 ea. commute to Richmond!

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A Virginia Tradition Since 1927 Ednam Hall • 1100 Dryden Lane • Charlottesville, VA 22903 Ph (434) 951-5155 • F (434) 951-5190

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BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED RANCH nestled privately just 1-mile south of the Village of Palmyra. Energy efficient 2x6 construction, hardwood floors, formal dining room, vaulted ceilings, spacious kitchen, family rm. & office. Garage w/workshop & storage, fenced yard, landscaping this home has it all!! 25 min. to Cville & 15 min. I64. $254,900. Kim Johnson, 465-5138. (522561)

A RARE FIND. Quality built, 1 level living at an affordable price. Split bedroom design, vaulted ceilings and hardwood flooring, gas logs and built-ins in the great room. Master suite has large walk in closet and new carpet, ceiling fan. Eat in kitchen with large pantry. Large, level yard; paved circular driveway. Close to town, state road! $195,900. Ginny Barefoot, 531-7864. (522627)

ENJOY COUNTRY PEACE & QUIET. Flowing floor plan and spacious light-filled rooms on 3 tranquil acres with pond. Hardwood floors throughout, 3 fireplaces, screened porch. Loads of storage in partially finished basement, 2 car garage and 900 square foot barn. $550,000. Phyllis Novotny, 760-0548. (522680)

BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED CONDO at Claremont at Carriage Hill. Enjoy an inviting view of the Blue Ridge from every room in the house! 2 large bedrooms with private baths. Exquisite style meets function, and it’s all wrapped up in a maintenance-free lifestyle just moments from I-64. $225,000. Details at www.CharlottesvilleHOME.com Virginia Gardner, 981-0871. (522435)

BETTER THAN NEW! Freshly painted, new carpeting, gleaming red oak HW flrs. Bright & airy eat-in kitch w/ granite ctops, tumbled mrble back splash & dbl. under-mount sinks. Large bfast area w/ bay window. Open fam rm w/ gas FP. Deck overlooking park-like backyard. Lot w/ large trees & backs to woods. $298,700. Byrd@ByrdAbbott.com 242-9600. (520368)

ENJOY THE CHANGE OF SEASONS at Cedar Lake & fish from your back yard. Truly one level living at its best; house is well situated on a partly wooded 5 acre lot.

There is an expansive dining room, which will surely accommodate the largest of gatherings & eat in kitchen area.

Large rear deck. Work shop/storage in basement. $224,900.

Ginny Barefoot, 531-7864. (514191)

VINEYARD VISTA. Exquisite Southern Living Idea home with spacious rooms and many attractive features that include a gourmet kitchen, large master suite with double vanities and a jetted tub, a delightful front porch, back deck on a unique site overlooking a vineyard. $484,900. Betsy M. Watson, 249-5995. (512635)

THIS CUTE LITTLE COTTAGE would be great for the person who needs a little space of their own.

The hardwood floors are throughout with vinyl in the kitchen. There is a shed out back to house your lawn essentials. Part of the Fork Union community. Grocery, pharmacy, medical and restaurants close by. $105,000.

Bonnie Field, 589-2611. (520973)

GREAT LOCATION AND VALUE! This delightful townhouse-style condo features two story foyer, ceramic tile, eat-in kitchen, living room with fireplace, private patio, Trane heating and cooling, all appliances and more! $153,900. Mike Peters 951-5119/981-3995. (519385)

THIS CHARMING 3BR LOG HOME sits in a bucolic rural setting, amongst large farms just minutes from the historic river town of Scottsville. Large porches front and rear together with attractive gardens and lawns make for great summer living. The interior exudes warmth, comfort and livability. Americana, but with all of the modern touches. $230,000. Peter Lee 951-5142/960-6486. (519730)

BEAUTIFUL 4 BEDROOM, 3.5BA 3400+ sq ft residence located in the Upper Ballard section of Old Trail on a large .56 acre corner lot that enjoys Blue Ridge Mountain views and lake views to the rear. Formal living & dining areas, gourmet eat-in kitchen, ash floors, 9 ft ceilings, mature landscaping and 3 car garage. $789,000. Steve White, 242-8355 and Mike Plecker, 566-3372. (521079)

OLD TIME CHARM and character in this completely remodeled home on 33 in Louisa. Now with three bedrooms, 2 full baths, new hardwood floors, heat pump and more on a 1.53 acre lot. Plus a great walk-up attic for extra storage. $149,500. Maury Atkins 540-223-2719. (521091)

CONVENIENCE TO UVA and shopping, parking, spacious, neat and clean. Two bedroom, two bath Wertland Commons renovated condo. Newly remodeled kitchen, new Pergo floors on 1st Floor, updated baths, 1 year old stack washer & dryer. Furniture conveys. $155,000. Julie Holbrook, 434-989-4415.

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A BELMONT HOME in a very convenient location with fantastic mountain views from the covered front porch.

There is a grill and patio in the back yard and there is off street parking. Just a quick stroll to Charlton shopping, Beer Run or Downtown Charlottesville. There are three bedrooms and two baths. The master has its own bath. $220,000. Betsy M. Watson, 249-5995. (519326)

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INVITING TOWNHOME with European charm to enjoy the private front courtyard with iron gate or the enclosed intimate backyard with deck. Bright main level space with updated kitchen and half bath, cozy brick fireplace and laminate flooring throughout. Upstairs has 2 spacious bedrooms each with their own baths and skylights. $179,900. Denise Ramey 434-960-4333. (522675)

RARE FIND! This traditional ranch home is ready to move in! 3BR/2BA, hardwood floors, large laundry room, oversized 2 car attached garage, 3 season sun porch, full unfinished basement w/rough in bath, Wood burning FP w/ gas log insert, paved driveway and mountain views from the front porch. Convenient location! $225,000. MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 960-5187. (516226)

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DOGWOOD FARM. Enjoy one level living in this immaculate home on over 17 acres. The owner has painted the exterior with 25 year paint, installed a new roof, updated the baths, installed a gate at the end of the drive, built a wonderful barn, new arena, painted and installed new fencing. $575,000. www.GerriRussell.com 531-9581. (518460)

ON TOP OF THE WORLD aptly describes this breathtaking mountaintop parcel only 6 miles from downtown Charlottesville enjoying one of the most spectacular views in all of Albemarle County of the Blue Ridge, Southwest and Ragged Mountains. In place is a 1346 sq ft residence.

Additional building sites exist. $2,995,000. info@stevewhiterealtor.com Steve White, 242-8355. (520850)

CEDAR ROCK FARM. ca. 1830 farmhouse on 111.5 acres of rolling pasture, long South Anna River frontage featuring deep swimming holes and sandy beaches. Main house features 4BR/4BA with 2516 sq ft of finished living space that includes hardwood floors, crown and chair moldings, exposed beams, FP. Multiple outbuildings. $659,900. info@ stevewhiterealtor.com Steve White, 242-8355. (521032)

EXQUISITE OFFERING in Bellair subdivision! Elegance, luxury and detailed craftsmanship in every corner.

6BR/7BA estate which includes attached nanny/office/7th bedroom suite. Handmade hardwood floors with intricate designs in every room. Close to everything and exceptional schools. Property backs up to Birdwood Golf. $1,425,000.

Kathryn Bentley, 989-6769. (519574)

THIS RIVANNA RIVERFRONT PROPERTY has 907’ on the river with a 90’ bluff. There is 276’ road frontage on Broken Island and a pretty building spot overlooking the river valley. This large lot awards you much privacy with special views. $169,900. Bonnie Field, 589-2611. (522585)

BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF PROPERTY. Build your special house in the country but be close to Richmond. Open land with few trees; about 10 miles to Town of Montpelier; family cemetery on property with ingress and egress for visitation and use by family; old 1900’s homestead site with possible surface well. $133,900. Bonnie Field, 589-2611.

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YEAR ROUND DRAMATIC BLUE RIDGE VIEWS from 6 elevated Ivy acres. Only 15 minutes from town. Your home’s indoor and outdoor spaces can easily capture these vistas. Mostly open pasture, yet three sides of mature hardwoods. Enjoy horses, gardening and play areas. Meriwether Lewis school district. $399,000. Jim@JimMcVay.com 434962-3420. (520906)

SOUTH RIVER RIDGE. 10 acre parcel featuring spectacular multi-layered views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Located north of Charlottesville and close to NGIC. Parcel is a mix of mature pine and open pasture with an elevated building site. $248,750. info@stevewhiterealtor.com Steve White, 242-8355.

(509329)

NICE PRIVATE WOODED LOT ready for your new home. Cul-de-sac lot in established neighborhood. Build to suit possible. From Ruckersville take 33W, left into Woodridge Subdivision on Fairlane Dr. (653) right on Fairlane Circle, lot on right. $36,000.

MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 960-5187. (521186)

COMMERCIAL BUILDING with tons of potential.

With a little vision and some TLC, this property is primed for a new beginning. Corner lot with well and septic. From Ruckersville take left on 33W, take right on 33W business, take right on Madison Road (230), property on left. $119,000. MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 960-5187. (520948)

THIS AUTHENTIC CRAFTSMAN bungalow exterior includes charming details that radiate curb appeal. The double columns, cedar shake and stone detailing create a welcoming facade. The 2-story foyer opens into the dining room with a coffered ceiling. The kitchen maximizes usable space. $299,900. susanstewart76@gmail.com Susan Stewart 434-242-3550. (512628)

CENTRE HILL ESTATES, an equestrian community! Come and enjoy the beautiful pastoral views, pond, riding ring and lovely estate homes!

Many floor plans to choose from. Call today to see model. $399,000. susanstewart76@gmail. com Susan Stewart 434-242-3550. (513491)

GREAT LOCATION! Perfect for first time home buyer, investor, student or retiree. This is a cute little home that is move in ready and features a living room, eat-in kitchen, 2 bedrooms and 1 bath. Located minutes from the Downtown Mall with payments less than rent! $108,000. susanstewart76@gmail.com Susan Stewart 434-242-3550.

(519088)

LAKE MONTICELLO. This lovely home has dual zone HVAC, great room with gas log fireplace with slate surround, formal dining, eat-in kitchen, large master bedroom and finished basement with lots of space! $224,900. susanstewart76@gmail.com Susan Stewart 434-242-3550. (518551)

OWN A BRAND NEW HOME for under $229,000 within 10 miles of downtown. NO CLOSING COSTS and 100% financing available. Jefferson Area Builders will build this 3BR/2BA, 2288 sq. ft. home in a private wooded setting on 2.55 acres. Open floor plan, kitchen and dining area and full walk out basement. From $226,300. Simone Kerber Alley, 760-0076. (514313, 514315)

IN A SUPERB STANARDSVILLE LOCATION, right across from the Lafayette Hotel and Restaurant, this mixed use building has both residential and office uses. Gas radiator heat, off street parking and now priced WELL below appraised and assessed values. SOLD AS-IS. $155,000.

Maury Atkins 540-223-2719. (518785)

This information, although deemed accurate at the time of publication, is not guaranteed.

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here’s a lot of interest in beekeeping in this area and across the country,” declares Art Freeman, treasurer of the Central Virginia Beekeepers Association which now has 241 members. “It has to do with increased public awareness of the bee colony collapse problems.”

Freeman started keeping bees in Connecticut in 1975. “I went to my first class up there and got hooked right away,” he says. “When you study these creatures it’s absolutely phenomenal to understand how a colony operates as an organization. You can have up to 60,000 bees in a single hive.”

He currently has seven hives on his Fiddlers Green Farm property in western Albemarle County, and has had as many as 13. “I’m technically retired,” he continues, “but working harder than I ever did. My wife and I started a business called BugBeWear. We’re on the Internet with treated clothing which protects you from ticks, mosquitoes, chiggers, gnats—everything you don’t want on you.”

Do casual beekeepers make a difference in the colony collapse situation?

“It doesn’t necessarily help or hurt,” he says. “It’s a combination of various stresses on bees and seems to be diminishing at this point. Problems have popped up periodically over the centuries, then within a few years they seem to go away.”

He observes that beekeepers normally tend to lose hives over the winter then build them up again in the summer.

“It’s just part of the normal cycle,” he says. Sometimes, however, things happen that aren’t entirely normal.

“My first hive was eaten by a bear,” recalls Kathy Frase, a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist at UVa who has kept bees for 14 years. “I didn’t know you really need an electric fence in rural areas.” She has since had backyard hives in the Mill Creek neighborhood just south of Charlottesville.

Previously a city dweller, she started beekeeping when she lived in the country for first time. “I had a garden

Three Suggestions for Backyard Beekeepers.

Beehive Grant Program The State of Virginia is now willing to pay for you to take up beekeeping.

The Virginia General Assembly created the Beehive Grant Fund to promote the establishment of new beehives.

Under the program, people can apply for a grant from the fund to cover the cost of purchasing a new hive or materials to construct a new hive.

The grant will pay for the actual expenses incurred up to $200 per hive, not exceeding $2,400 per person, per year.

You can find out more about the grant at www.vdacs.virginia.gov.

Norfolk Beekeepers Association President Frank Walker thinks the new grant will encourage more people to keep beehives.

“The goal is to try and encourage more people to buy beekeeping equipment and get involved in bee keeping because it’s vital – the honey bee is one of our greatest natural resources,” Walker explained.

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and it just seemed like a natural extension.” Even before she got her first hive, she joined a Culpeper beekeeping club and took some classes. In the following years, she has taught classes herself and makes presentations to various groups with her portable glass-sided hive populated by live bees.

She explains that bees will travel as far as five miles from their hives so are vulnerable to pesticides over thousands of acres. “Queens can live up to

six years,” she adds, “but most keepers now remove the old queen and put in a new one every year.”

What can you do with your hives and honey besides dispensing neighborly good will with gifts of honey?

Some people sell their bees and/or honey, Frase says. However, if you are going to sell live bees, they must be inspected by the Virginia licensed bee inspector in your region. “There are rules on selling honey as well,” she adds.

Frase has found tactics besides becoming a honey vendor over the years.

“I’ve made a dynamite poison ivy salve,” she says. “Put it on at the first sign of a red spot and it stops it right there.”

She has also made lip balm, soap, and lotions.

“There is a certain Zen of beekeeping,” concludes Frase. “There is nothing finer in the world than lifting the cover on a hive on a summer day to smell the aroma of warm beeswax and fresh honey and hear the contented hum of the bees.” n Marilyn Pribus and her husband live in Albemarle County near Charlottesville. They deliberately cultivate bee-attracting plants in their gardens.

First, recommends beekeeper Kathy Frase, check with your homeowners association if you are involved with one.

Some may have rules about keeping hives.

Next, be a good neighbor. “Don’t work your hives when your neighbors are out in their yards,” she suggests. “And bribe your neighbors with honey. It doesn’t matter who does the stinging—if you have bees, they’ll say it’s yours.”

Finally, just as with a garden, there are things you have to do when they need doing. “In some seasons, there’s little to do and some seasons a lot,” she says. “In mid-summer, it can be really hot to put on a bee suit and veil. Your neighbors will think you’re crazy, but it’s got to be done.”

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re you “sandwiched” financially and emotionally between an aging parent and an adult child? According to a recent study, nearly half of Americans in their 40s and 50s have a parent aged 65 or older and are either raising a young child or financially supporting a grown child (age 18 or older).1 Among this group, 15% are providing financial support to both an aging parent and a child.

While the “Sandwich Generation” is a demographic trend that has been documented for some time, the financial implications associated with caring for multiple generations of family members has been escalating in recent years, with the bulk of the financial pressure coming from adult children as opposed to aging parents. More than a quarter of respondents (27%) provide primary financial support to their adult children, up from 20% in 2005. By contrast, just 21% of middle-aged adults report having provided financial support to an aging parent in the past year, a number that has not changed since 2005.1 One explanation for the growing need for financial support among the nation’s young adults is the toll that the Great Recession has taken on this

demographic group. According to U.S. government data, the percentage of young adults employed in 2010 was the lowest it had been since 1948.2 Despite the added financial resources being directed toward the young, the study found that, in general, the public places more value on supporting aging parents than on supporting grown children. Among all survey respondents, 75% said adults had a responsibility to provide financial assistance to an aging parent in need, while only 52% believed parents had the same responsibility to help out an adult child.1

What Can You Do? If you are supporting both a parent and a grown child there are a number of resources and support services you can turn to for help. For your parents, consider the following.

Enroll them in adult day care or hire a home health aide. Whether they live with you or on their own, you may need to consider helping them to manage medication, to conduct daily tasks such as bathing or meal preparation, and to make arrangements for assistance with household chores. A visiting nurse and home care agency may provide assistance in these areas. The average adult day-care program costs $70 per day, and a home health aide costs an average of $21 per hour.3

Consider engaging a health care advocate. Professional health advocates or private health advisories can ease the burden associated with health care planning. In addition to facilitating and expediting care during major illnesses, private health advisories can also help you develop a comprehensive and customized health strategy based on your individual needs and personal health issues.

Investigate potential tax breaks. You may be able to contribute up to $5,000 per year to your employer’s dependent care flexible spending account, if available, provided your parents live with you more than half the year and you pay for them to attend an adult day-care program. If you don’t have a flex account, you may be able to claim the dependent-care credit on your tax return, The maximum amount of expenses to which the credit may be applied is $3,000 for one dependent or $6,000 for two. The applicable percentage of the maximum amount of expenses that you receive as the credit varies with your income, from a high of 35% of the maximum amount if you have an income of $15,000 or less, to a minimum of 20% of the maximum amount if your income exceeds $43,000.

Search online for local support services. In addition to day care and health aids, many states and communities offer other services that can help both you and your parents cope. Look online under “elder,” “geriatric” or “senior” care services for support programs near you.

Encourage parents to update their estate plans and beneficiary designations.

Even if they already have an estate plan in place, there is a good likelihood that it could be out of date and may not take into consideration life events that have transpired over the years, such as the birth of grandchildren, divorces, remarriages or other factors.

For dealing with your grown children, consider the following.

First, talk to them about your financial realities. Live-at-home adult children may not be aware of what it costs to run a home while supporting aging parents at the same time. Letting them know the costs you face each month makes those costs real to them, and can encourage them to shoulder some of the responsibility themselves.

Share the common costs. Most live-at-home adult children are there for a reason, often due to lack of a job or inability to afford a place of their own.

But that does not mean they should not shoulder a portion of household expenses. Work out a realistic rent or cost-sharing arrangement and stick with it.

Separate the individual costs.

Is your live-at-home son or daughter a finicky eater? Do they demand certain foods or sundries that you would not buy otherwise? Then let them pay for

them. They’ll learn to appreciate what their tastes are actually costing, and avoid resentments on your part.

Share the chores. Assigning chores and responsibilities may seem obvious, but often it’s overlooked, leaving mom and dad to do all the work. Garbage, lawn care, housework, laundry--make it clear to all who is responsible for what task.

Don’t make it too comfortable.

If your goal is to eventually nudge your fledglings out of the nest, you need to provide incentive. That means not treating them as permanent guests, but as temporary live-at-home adult children, with obligations and responsibilities of their own. In the end, they will appreciate it as much as you. n Footnotes/disclaimers: 1 Source: Pew Research Center, http://www.pewsocialtrends.org/2013/01/30/the-sandwich-generation/” The Sandwich Generation: Rising Financial Burdens for Middle-Aged Americans,” January 2013.

2 Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Source: MetLife Mature Market Institute, The 2012 MetLife Market Survey of Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Adult Day Services, and Home Care Costs, November 2012.

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If you’d like to learn more, please contact Eric F. Parker.

Article by Wealth Management Systems, Inc. and provided courtesy of Morgan Stanley Financial Advisor.

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800 sq ft room on first floor could be a studio, warehouse space, or even a ballroom. Totally separate MIL apt on first floor. Main level boasts spa-like Master bathroom, sunroom, 4BR/2BA, DR, study/office and kitchen with fairly new appliances & tile backsplash. Private side garden.

Additional 1½ acres available. Now only $209,000.

Completely updated. Beautiful kitchen & baths, HVAC, gleaming hardwood floors. One level living. One of Belmont’s closest residential streets to the Downtown Mall. Front porch with swing. Off street parking.

Newer washer/dryer. Fenced rear yard is an oasis with deck and detached studio. 6’ privacy fence. Alarm system. Pull-down attic storage. 9’ ceilings.

Fantastic light. Lovely landscaping. $329,900.

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Sonja Casero has 20 years of experience i n the real estate industry. She prides herself in knowing that this experience is something her clients can depend on as she works hard to ensure successful transactions. She is committed to integrity and a straightforward approach. She goes above and beyond normal service expectations and never stops looking out for your best interests. She feels strongly that in this business people come first. As a result, she gives 110% in every transaction. Over 90% of Sonja’s business is personal referrals - why don’t you ring Sonja to see why her clients come back to her again and again?

GORGEOUS SETTING

OASIS IN THE CITY

Exciting contemporary home on 43 elevated acres with Blue Ridge views, several streams & two ponds. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, tennis court, pool, barn and greenhouse. Outdoor living spaces throughout and 2 fireplaces for cosy winter evenings. Very private, mostly wooded with giant rhododendrons, hostas, ferns and thousands of snowdrops in the spring. $630,000

Historic Carter Gilmer Condos are Charlottesville’s best secret. Steps away from the Downtown Mall in a secluded, leafy area , with 2 BR and 2 BA on 2nd level - private balcony looking over the greenery. Very well built with many Jeffersonian “touches” and upgrades. Assigned off street parking. A terrific value at $305,000.

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STYLISH EARLYSVILLE HOME ON OVER AN ACRE

4425 Redwood Lane $665,000

GREENBRIER SCHOOL DISTRICT

A first floor master suite is a huge plus but room to spread out upstairs or down is ultimate flexibility no matter what your situation or lifestyle. There’s plenty of inside and outside space to get away or to congregate in this stylish home in Earlysville built in 2004. Community pool and tennis courts make it easy to meet your neighbors or settle in and focus on your own corner of the world and relish the space, convenience and comfort of this well cared for home. Martha deJarnette (434) 981-3957. MLS# 522644

1605 KEITH VALLEY ROAD • $619,000 Lots of space on over an acre in a convenient, established neighborhood. Mostly renovated, home features spacious living areas, a huge master suite with corner jacuzzi tub, 4 or 5 bedrooms (5th does not have closet), hardwood floors, 2 fireplaces, mostly new windows. Christine Lisle (434) 825-7446. MLS# 522580

GOURMET KITCHEN & .4 ACRES IN TOWN

HUNTINGTON VILLAGE - MINS TO UVA

BEAUTIFUL PRIVATE LOT IN IVY

1728 BENDING BRANCH ROAD • $519,000 A floor plan where spaces are open, light is abundant and no rooms go to waste. Finishes include nail in place warm stained hardwood floors, gourmet kitchen with black honed granite counters, beautiful hardware and light fixtures and formal moldings. Lindsay Milby (434) 962-9148. MLS# 522478

238 HARVEST DRIVE • $260,000 Beautiful condo in a great location! Family room with raised hearth wood burning fireplace, master bedroom with fireplace, unfinished terrace level with fireplace, 2 balcony/decks, commanding seasonal mountain views just minutes from The University. Courtney Sargeant (434) 962-3100. MLS# 522327

TAYLORS GAP ROAD • $175,000 This 5.3 acre private and wooded lot has been perked and surveyed. Several building sites can accommodate your dream home. Only minutes from town and Murray Elementary School.

Mature hardwoods, plus a stream. Easy access to the building site. Elizabeth Feil Matthews (434) 284-2105. MLS# 520492

NATURE, PEACE & CONVENIENT LOCATION

ALBEMARLE ESTATE REDUCED $355,000

CIRCA 1931 IN MEADOWBROOK HEIGHTS

2 AMHERST ST. TOWNHOMES • $295,000/$275,000 1613 A & 1611 B Amherst Street, two contemporary city homes on a quiet dead end street - great investment earning potential.

Walk to school, the park, or hop in the car & be on the Bypass in mins. Dining & living area open to a tree top deck overlooking a wooded creek. Erin Garcia (434) 981-7245. MLS# 522144

MORIAH, IN ALBEMARLE • $1,995,000 On 11 acres overlooking the Rivanna, with over 5,000 sf including 4-5 bedroom suites. At the home’s heart is a log cabin relocated from Free Union. Jay Dalgliesh designed board and batten additions around this cabin (now the home’s dining room and one of the 2nd floor bedroom suites). MLS# 516514

1115 HILLTOP ROAD • $1,349,000 Character-rich city home in the Meadowbrook Heights neighborhood. 5 working fireplaces, a detached, 2-car garage accessed via arched breezeway, terraced rear patio and garden beds, massive shade trees and a delightful, welcoming serpentine wall are just a few of this stately home’s appeals. MLS# 521475

CUSTOM LOG HOME ON 30 ACRES

5734 STAGE JUNCTION ROAD • $595,000 4 bedroom 3 bath home offers numerous upgrades and charming living space! Living room with cathedral ceiling, raised hearth and custom windows. Kitchen offers granite counters, Bosch stainless appliances and custom built-in breakfast nook. Zoned for animals including horses. Bunny French (434) 996-1029. MLS# 521444

2709 eton Road $310,000

UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY IN FRY’S SPRING

Unique opportunity to purchase a wellpriced 3 bedroom (or 2 bedroom + den) home with a full 3 bedroom (or 2 bedroom + den) apartment on the terrace level in the community of Fry’s Spring within a short stroll to the Fry’s Spring Beach Club. New owner may rent the spartment IF owner lives on 1st floor. Located on a cul-de-sac near UVA and its Medical Center. Come and discover one of Charlottesville’s finest neighborhoods! Tommy Brannock (434) 981-1486. MLS# 522392

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