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» SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITIES in Green are striving to keep local seniors near their roots and in the communities in which they’ve flourished for decades.

“We’re seeing that people want a community where they can be near their families. They don’t want to leave the area,” says Katie Lancianese, director of development for New Seasons.

Jennifer Jesser-Ringer, director of business development for Brier Creek Independent Living and GreenView Assisted Living, agrees.

“Many people say we don’t need senior living communities,” says Jesser-Ringer. “However, our seniors who have raised their children here and given so much to our community have the right to stay in Green. We don’t want them contributing their wisdom somewhere else.”

Jesser-Ringer and Lancianese provide a glimpse of what the Brier Creek and New Seasons communities are all about.

BRIER CREEK INDEPENDENT LIVING

A thriving senior independent living development, Brier Creek Independent Living is situated on scenic farmland and encompasses 58 apartments in the lodge and 36 ranch-style homes (with 10 more under construction that are reserved) and includes housekeeping, laundry service and lawn maintenance, according to Jesser-Ringer.

The 4-year-old development came to be after builder John Warmus realized there weren’t many downsizing options for the people he built family homes for years ago.

“John knew there was a need for independent living catered to a senior lifestyle,” Jesser-Ringer says. “It inspired him to build something for the community where seniors could live with their own generation and where fitness, lifestyle activities and cultural options were centered around that age group.”

The community also hosts events so residents can continue living an active lifestyle and connects residents to the parents and families of Green. For instance, high schoolers volunteer and entertain at Brier Creek and, during COVID-19, “wisdom videos” from seniors were posted on social media during lockdown. Posts included advice revolving around how to cope during the unusual times.

“Brier Creek has everything you would need,” Jesser-Ringer says. “It’s a city within itself.”

Brier Creek Independent Living

New Seasons

NEW SEASONS

In its early season of construction, New Seasons will be a community of custom homes geared toward older and active adults.

The ranch-style homes feature a largely onestory layout, but optional second-story homes are available. The homes will be built with sustainable materials, with an emphasis on energy efficiency and minimal maintenance. Additionally, each home promotes a connection between outdoor and indoor living with the inclusion of a courtyard.

“The outdoor space is beautifully tailored to promote using the outside space well and not worrying about mowing an acre of lawn,” Lancianese says.

Brier Creek Independent Living

New Seasons

Phase 1 is nearly complete and includes 36 lots. Phase 2, which started in October, will add 12 new lots.

New Seasons will feature a walking trail, sidewalks on both sides of the street and a community center that includes a large kitchen and sitting area, workout facilities and an outdoor pool. The association plans to host social gatherings such as wine and book clubs in the space, and residents will be able to reserve the space for their own events.

“It’s really about keeping the active in active adult,” Lancianese says. “It’s really about creating a sense of neighborhood, a sense of community and a sense of place.”