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Charlie and Roberta Marshall moved to The Terraces at Bonita Springs in February 2021. As Charlie says, “We moved to The
Not many seniors decided to move into a senior living community during a once in-a-lifetime global pandemic. But most seniors aren’t Virginia Haronis.
Ginny, as she’s known, moved into The Terraces at Bonita Springs last September. She’s never looked back.
“Moving here was one of the best decisions I made,” she says. “I no longer feel lonely and isolated. I am busy every day and have access to everything I could ever want.”
Ginny’s senior living journey sort of began shortly after she lost her husband in November 2019. Just three months later, everything changed. “I was still grieving when the pandemic hit. It made everything
so much worse,” she said. “There was nothing going on. I never saw anybody; I couldn’t do anything. I’m a social person, so the isolation of living alone in a big house was horrible.”
Ginny’s daughter, Lori Ekno, says the family was alarmed at Ginny’s decline. “Mom became increasingly depressed and was clearly not herself. The whole family was concerned.”
“I didn’t feel like me,” says Ginny. “It got to a point where I said, ‘It’s time to take action!’ So after one-and-a-half years of feeling down, I started my search for a new life.”
She found it at The Terraces at Bonita Springs. “A girlfriend told me about The Terraces and said it would be a great fit for me,” says Ginny. “I went for a visit and knew right away she was right.”
Before she could move, she had to prepare and sell a home. “Even though I was a REALTOR® for 40 years, moving can be overwhelming, especially at my age (80). But The Terraces connected me to a moving company that made the transition completely stress-free,” says Ginny. “This was a huge weight lifted off my shoulders. And when I arrived at The Terraces on move-in day, everything was unpacked and in place – right down to the knickknacks in my hutch.”
Rachel Henderson, Director of Marketing and Community Outreach at The Terraces, says, “Ensuring our residents can live the retirement lifestyle they want starts with ensuring they have a smooth move into our community. We want them to engage and
enjoy their new life here from day one!”
That’s exactly what Ginny did. “As soon as I arrived, I got involved in as much as I could,” says Ginny. “New friends told me that in my short time at The Terraces I know more people than those who have lived here for much longer.”
Ginny says she loves her apartment home, but she doesn’t spend much time there. “I’m too busy being out and about in the community,” she says. “This is a social place, and I love it!”
She especially enjoys the Tuesday/Thursday happy hours, playing cards and dominoes, and being a Marketing Committee Ambassador. “I love selling The Terraces to prospective new residents! No one knows the community better than we do, and it’s a great way to meet new people!”
Ginny is so busy, Lori says she has to check her mother’s schedule before coming to visit! “There’s so much for Mom to do, and and sometimes I think she tries to do it all,” says Lori. “We are so thankful she made this decision. We no longer worry about her well-being, or what happens if her health needs change because The Terraces offers advanced levels of care.”
Ginny says that at The Terraces, she discovered beautiful living on every level. “And along the way I found myself again.”
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Resident Services
• LifeCare health services with priority access
• Chef-prepared meals
• Interior and exterior maintenance
• Weekly housekeeping and flat linen services
• Concierge services
• Personal one-car garage
• Complimentary valet services
• Wellness programs for mind, body and spirit
• Vitality program with personalized wellness plans
• Utilities (except phone and internet)
• 24-hour security
• Property taxes included
• Cultural, social, educational and recreational events
• Transportation services
• In-home emergency alert systems
Community Amenities
• Multiple dining venues
• State-of-the-art fitness center and wellness programs
• Indoor and outdoor pool and spa, group water fitness classes
• Certified fitness instructors
• Therapeutic massage
• Performing Arts Center
• Gated community
• Beautiful landscaping with lighted walkways
• Tennis and bocce courts
• Putting green
• Outdoor BBQ area
• Library and resource center
• Business center with computers
• Creative arts studio and crafts room
• Billiard’s room/game room
• Beauty salon/barbershop
• Guest suites
