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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 …

January 2023 Heron’s Flight Newsletter

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December 2022 Heron’s Flight Newsletter

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The 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 …

Who 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 …

Heron’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 …

Resident 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 …

Traveling 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 …

HEALTHFUL 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 …

Resident Rallies for a Community That Cares

Heron’s Key resident Anne Delaney has a giving heart. Through continued volunteerism and service, she has made an impact on many individuals, organizations and communities. Anne has shared this philanthropic …