THIS SPRING: LEARN HOW MOVING TO A CAREFREE LIFESTYLE OFFERS YOU A LIFE FILLED WITH PASSIONS

It can be fun to fantasize about moving to a new home and daydream about your life there. But before you sign on the dotted line, be realistic. Think about the time and energy it will take to maintain that home.

Don and Vivian Doolittle moved to Lancaster from Charleston, SC. They chose Willow Valley Communities, a premier 55-plus community, for several reasons, including their desire for a maintenance-free, carefree lifestyle. The Doolittles wanted to spend their lives pursuing their passions rather than worrying about their home. “We live in an apartment where everything is conveniently right here,” explains Vivian. She means award-winning amenities like a 30,000 sq. ft. Clubhouse with outdoor pool, tennis courts, bowling alleys, golf simulator, and vintage arcade; and an 80,000 sq. ft. Cultural Center with fitness and aquatic centers, Day Spa, 500-seat Performing Arts Theater, twelve culinary venues, and more. They are all located throughout Willow Valley Communities’ 210 meticulously manicured acres right outside the Doolittles’ apartment door. Willow Valley Communities is not only extraordinarily walkable, but it also offers convenient regular transportation services across campus. The Doolittles also have fun exploring Lancaster, saying it’s no surprise that U.S. News & World Report ranks Lancaster as the #1 Place to Retire in the U.S. for 2022-2023 (Lancaster is consistently in the top 5 year after year.)

If the weather is bad, the Doolittles say they don’t have to go outside at all. Culinary venues and other services are all inside within walking distance of their apartment. And when it snows, it’s Willow Valley Communities’ grounds teams, not the Doolittles, who shovel the sidewalks and driveways. Plus, any needed repairs are quickly arranged with a phone call.

The Doolittles enjoy traveling, also often arranged through Willow Valley Communities. “Everything is taken care of,” explains Vivian. “Just pack and get on the bus to the airport!”

Donald and Vivian Doolittle chose to move to Willow Valley Communities for the exceptional lifestyle that the premier community has been known for close to 40 years. But they also chose Willow Valley Communities for the peace of mind of its Type A Lifecare contract. Lifecare means that if they ever need an enhanced level of care, their monthly service fee will not increase because of that need. Willow Valley Communities is the only exclusively Type A Lifecare community in Lancaster County. “So you see,” Vivian chuckled, “maintenance-free is not just within your four walls. It goes far beyond that. From a clogged sink in my kitchen to arranging a European trip, my life at Willow Valley Communities is maintenance-free, and more importantly, it’s carefree.”

Spring is the perfect season for you to discover a carefree lifestyle at Willow Valley Communities. Reserve your seat at our next informative Managing Your Move Seminar and Expo on April 27. You’ll learn the latest expert tips and tricks on how to move to a maintenance-free and a carefree lifestyle at Willow Valley Communities.