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Dear Friends, The Friends House gardens enrich our lives with their variety and beauty. We love the friendly connections we share as we cultivate a wide variety of vegetables, flowers, and fruit. I write to you as the […]
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Dear Friends, Thanks to the efforts of the newly revived Arts Program and the long-standing involvement of many art lovers, creativity has blossomed this year at Friends House. Active artists – including professional painters, sculptors, photographers, and collectors […]
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Dear Friends, I’m Bob Dockhorn, and this past summer I began a two year term as President of the Friends House Seniors Association. What is the Friends House Seniors Association (FHSA)? Our purpose is to provide beneficial services […]
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Dear Friends, Let me tell you about life at Friends House Retirement Community, where I moved three years ago. I’m sure everyone knows about all the wonderful advantages of living at Friends House, but I am most excited […]
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Dear Friends, I moved to this beautiful campus 24 years ago, when I was 68. The first 22 years were spent in a 3-bedroom cottage. Now, I live in an apartment just steps down the hall from our […]
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When Hurricane Ian hit the East Coast of Florida in 2022, I was renting a floor-level condo in New Smyrna Beach. Even though I was six blocks from the beach, the flooding – which nobody expected! – produced […]
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I’m sure many of you remember the topsy-turvy experience of leaving behind your old way of life to move here to Friends House. Even when it is “the right thing to do,” the process of moving is what […]
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At Friends House, creativity is at the heart of our community. Our arts and learning programs offer residents the chance to explore new interests, reignite past passions, and build lasting connections. This October, we’re celebrating the journeys of […]
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Bob Schleichert: A Life Shaped by Craftsmanship At Friends House, we celebrate the diverse talents and passions of our residents. This month, we are thrilled to feature Bob Schleichert, a remarkable individual whose journey highlights a lifelong dedication […]
