February 2023 Heron’s Flight Newsletter
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If the Home Fits
Incoming Residents’ Association President Gee Heckscher and his wife, Janet, found comfort in the Heron’s Key lifestyle, community and aesthetic. Making the decision to move to a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) takes research, conversations and finding the place that fits your lifestyle. The process and complexity were not lost on Gee Heckscher who was …
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Read MoreThe Season of Giving Lasts All Year Long Here, Thanks to the Benevolent Brew Crew
When we say, “the spirit of the season,” it may conjure up images of people in a festive mood. In general, people are often a little friendlier and more willing to lend a helping hand during the holidays. December is also the month when people give the most to charities. Though the percentage varies depending …
Read MoreWho We Are as a Community: Highlights From Our First Five Years
Just as a child’s personality emerges within the first several years, so has the personality of our community in the five years since we welcomed the earliest residents. To give you some insight into who we are, we’ll share with you some favorite memories from our “formative” years. We know that you have choices when …
Read MoreHeron’s Key Welcomes New Executive Director Katie Houck
In August there was a changing of the guard at Heron’s Key as Katie Houck stepped into the role of executive director of the community. Houck arrives with an extensive background in senior living and nursing, as well as a passion that translates into her continuing growth within the industry and developing relationships with residents. …
Read MoreResident Finds Joy in Neighborhood Outreach
Marilyn Colyar has been a resident of Heron’s Key since May 2020, but her time in the picturesque town of Gig Harbor, Washington, began almost two decades ago. In 2004 she retired from her assistant principal position at San Marino High School in California and moved north. She became an active member in the Gig …
Read MoreTraveling Is Among the Most Popular Activities for Seniors. These Tips Can Make It Easier—and Safer
“What are you going to do when you retire?” This is usually one of the first questions people hear when they’re getting ready to leave the workforce. And one of the most common replies is: “Travel!” For some, retirement represents an opportunity to finally take those adventures they’ve dreamed of for years. Maybe they’ve always …
Read MoreHEALTHFUL EATING: ADOPTING A DIET FOR HEART DISEASE MAKES GOOD SENSE FOR MOST ADULTS, NOT JUST SENIORS
Eat a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, along with whole grains. Choose healthy sources of protein and foods that are minimally processed. Limit your intake of salt, added sugars and alcohol. These are among the American Heart Association’s guidelines for an overall healthy diet. If they sound familiar, it’s because they’re similar to the …
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