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The Place to Be
Vaughn and Debbie Nissley dreamed of a retirement community that perfectly complemented their active lifestyle. Their dream came true at Masonic Village.
Miles of Memories
Several members of the Hiking Club spent two weeks trekking more than 100 miles across Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota.
A Love for the Ages
Married for 72 years on Aug. 26, 2022, it is clear that Jim and Mary Whitacre’s love story is one for the ages. Since meeting in 1949 and marrying the following year, they have celebrated the arrival of four children, 11 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.
The Best Things Come in Pairs
Identical twins Kitty Brandt and Lois Vaughn have called Masonic Village at Elizabethtown home for longer than most residents. First moving on campus at just 13 years old, the sisters have since returned for retirement – as neighbors!
Having Fun at the Auto/Hobby Club
Masonic Village at Elizabethtown has over 30 resident clubs. Thanks to residents George Lyter, John Reitz and Carl Wolfe, they’ve gained another one, the Auto/Hobby Club.
A Colorful Life
Just like her husband’s distant relative, the abstract expressionist painter Jackson Pollock, Masonic Village at Elizabethtown resident Evelyn Pollock isn’t afraid of color.
“Feline” Fine at Masonic Village
The pandemic pet boom, which hit its peak during quarantine, may have waned, but many animals still need homes. Masonic Village at Elizabethtown resident Carolyn Pike helped prepare three foster kittens for their permanent homes, caring for them for six weeks.
Lights, Camera … GeriActors!
Members of the acting club at Masonic Village, the GeriActors, read their lines (so they don’t have to memorize them), but they do so with the emotion and depth needed for their characters. Some members have previous acting experience, others don’t. Anyone is welcome!
