Maintenance-free living has never been so appealing. My husband and I are do-it-yourself sort of people and enjoy spending time outdoors working on projects. We get good exercise, taking in the fresh air while we tend to our garden.
It takes a lot of physical work to keep it looking nice throughout the spring and summer, not to mention the winter months. Recently, after spending a day working in the yard, I reflected on how challenging it is for me as I age to do labor-intensive yardwork compared to when I was younger. After unpacking and spreading dozens of bags of mulch, I was in a world of hurt by the end of the day.
The benefits of living in a senior community become more real to me with each passing year. A senior community like the 22-acre campus that Ridgecrest offers provides the added dimension of a handsome landscape every season without the heavy lifting. Recently, we had a drone video the campus.
It was quite an experience, seeing the brilliant colorful view of the freshly mowed lawns, trees, and gardens from the sky above Ridgecrest. It reminded me of a school science project, launching rockets in the school yard. The drone, a very high-tech camera which is fun to watch in operation, showcased the richness of the grounds and revealed the vision of the Davenport leaders who created and founded Ridgecrest.
At the end of that day, observing residents out and about as I walked to my car, I found myself thinking that this is truly a great place to live. The campus loo.
