Town Village Audubon Park

It’s really my home. My husband and I are happy, content, safe and feel fortunate to live here.

I’ve lived at TVAP for more than 3.5 years and truly see it as home and see my fellow residents as a second family. Because I feel safe here and lead a purposeful life here, I would like TVAP to be the last place I live.

When someone comes to live in a community like Town Village, they do not suddenly lose interest in nor no longer take pleasure from what had interested and pleased them before.

I came to Town Village after 52 years of teaching. One of the subjects I taught was the French language. Somehow one does not think of a group of retirees learning a new language. However, I was permitted to start a beginner’s French class. All but two of the residents who signed up for the class had had some French in high school and/or college – admittedly, more than a few years had passed since the last time they sat in a French class. The two learned idioms, common expression, and everyday conversation. Those who had previous experience with French are still in the class, and I am starting to teach actual French grammar. This rare accomplishment could never have happened had Town Village not set aside a time and place for the weekly class.

However, an even more exciting event is taking place I had been a speech/drama teacher, and I have not only been permitted but encouraged to put on plays and programs. To date, we have had four programs: duo acting, a Christmas program, an adapted Price is Right program, and an evening of humorous skits – all performed by and for Town Village residents. And while the first programs not only involved 10-12 residents, the latest program boasted 26 residents and an audience of over 80 – and they were a very welcoming and appreciative audience, to say the least.

Town Village is to be commended for encouraging the residents to use their abilities, especially when doing so benefits all.

It's a warm and inviting place to be. It's not just a place to live it's a place to call home. We have no worries about getting to places or doctor visits. We always have fun activities going on and three fantastic meals a day along with a food pantry that we can come to at any time.

Everyone at town Village makes me feel like it is extended family. I take part in the short story Society and the art class monthly, then the social hour with music each week. They offer bingo three times a week.

During the pandemic to keep us safe the activities staff went to the grocery store twice a week and picked up all the necessities we needed. The staff go above and beyond for each one of us.