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22nd century media | October 11, 2018 | 13
Vi at The Glen: An unexpected
impression of senior living
There are a lot of misconceptions
about retirement
communities among
seniors. One of the most
common, and coincidentally
most easily debunked,
is that moving to
a senior living community
means giving up the
independence you enjoy
in a single-family home.
It’s simply not true. If you
want proof, ask any resident
of Vi at The Glen.
Somewhere in the
Neighborhood of Perfect
Vi at The Glen is situated
in Glenview and combines
all the warmth of an
active, tight-knit neighborhood
with all the benefits
of a Life Plan Community.
In addition to gorgeous
apartments, Vi at The
Glen offers private villa
homes with the space and
independence of a singlefamily
residence, without
responsibilities like maintenance
or upkeep.
The 26-acre private
community also has access
to exceptional dining,
housekeeping and amenities
like an on-site fitness
center, salon and salt-filtered
pool.
Vi at The Glen residents
Ray and Joan Racelis
looked at six Life Plan
Communities in three
states, but from the moment
they found their villa
at Vi at The Glen, they
knew they were home.
“We were attracted to
the size,” Ray said. “Our
villa has a two-car garage,
a spare bedroom for
guests, and we still have
a den, which was really
important for us—it’s our
communication center!”
Loved ones will find it
accommodating, too
The ample space of villa
floor plans at Vi at The
Glen provides residents
another very key benefit:
the ability to comfortably
host family and friends.
“Residents who have
moved into the villas
told us they enjoy having
the space of a singlefamily
home to entertain
their families,” said Ellen
Nemirow, move-in manager
at Vi at The Glen.
And the Racelises take
full advantage of the
space. “We just hosted a
party for the family on
Father’s Day,” Joan says.
“And everyone likes to
come for Sunday brunches
at the Vi.”
The first stress-free,
customizable move
of your life
At Vi at The Glen, residents
are given the freedom
to customize the finishes
and spaces of their
residences before they
move in, with the help
of the community’s Design
Center. “We added a
patio with manufactured
bluestone and a barbecue
area,” said Ray. “They
landscaped it beautifully!
We’re quite happy with it.”
As for the move-in process
itself, Vi has services
to help you downsize,
pack, unpack, arrange for
shipping and even organize
an estate sale. “We literally
sat back and watched people
packing and unpacking
our things,” Ray said. “For
older people like us, that’s
a big relief.
Home is where The Glen is
Just ask the Racelises. Vi
at The Glen offers an ideal
balance of urban and suburban
life, with easy access
to downtown Chicago and
all of its social and cultural
attractions. “The villa is
absolutely perfect for us,”
Joan said. “Now that the
move is behind us, we’re
going to go to plays, use
the pool and fitness center,
and do things with our new
friends and neighbors.”
You can learn more
about the villas at Vi at
The Glen and the unique
lifestyle they offer by calling
(888) 772-0186 or visiting
www.TheGlen.ViLiving.com.
Submitted by Vi at The Glen,
2500 Indigo Lane, Glenview.
For more information, call
(888) 960-8754.
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