by Maxine Snelgrove
You know that old saying “my glass is half full” means I’m a “happy camper.” If you are not, then your glass is probably half empty. Putting this into context, I mean that living at the Ventura Townehouse is contributing to my pleasure and comfort daily. Getting older is difficult to accept, but it is a natural progression in life.
It is my observation that in a community of so many older people, there are always those who are content, those who wish to be more content, and those who will never be content. However, that is a fact of life. My experience of being recognized by name at the front desk, by the dining room wait people, the housecleaning staff, the assisted living personnel, the maintenance and the management is commendable. Everyone knows your name is a good way to explain it. These are the people we live with, and hopefully we respond by knowing them by name.
As my residency now numbers eight years, and counting, I reflect on those words above. They were published early on as a newbie, they have not changed. I assured my late husband, my family of six children, and my growing family of fifteen grandchildren, twenty-six great-grandchildren and one new great-great grandson I am blessed. They see that I’m thriving with good care and an extended family of new and wonderful friends.