August 2022 Volume 15, Issue 8
The Beacon
News For The Residents at Lakes of Fairhaven
Skip-Generational Vacations
By Jackie Devine Fairfield and its sister community, Lakes of Fairhaven, are unique. I felt it might give us a break from our fast-paced, hectic lifestyle. Possibly a third of their residents are at least 50 years old, and many And if we succeeded in getting away together on vacation, all our of those folks are grandparents living close to and, like me, within other distractions and daily concerns might magically evaporate. I was walking distance of their grandchildren. also hoping it would give us time to build stronger bonds and allow However, even though many of us drive our grandkids to school and me to play a unique role in imparting a few old-fashioned values, attend their ballgames, music programs, or dance recitals, we often instilling a sense of family, and creating some cherished memories. don't spend quality time getting to know each other on a deeper level. Daily, we go about our scheduled routine and attend to the business at hand, and sometimes special opportunities to play and have fun fall by the wayside. That is why I decided to take my 12-year-old grandson Robbie on what has been coined a Skip-Generational Vacation. Copyright © 2022 Peel, Inc.
So, in June, Robbie, his grandfather, and I charted our course, traveled over 2800 miles together, and delved into American history. We explored our nation's birthplace in Virginia. We walked along the site John Smith settled in Jamestown and explored replicas of the Continued to Page 2 Lakes of Fairhaven - August 2022 1