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Words of Wisdom
“It’s not ‘the older you get, the sicker you get,’ but ‘the older you get the healthier you’ve been,’ The advantage of living to 100 is not so much how you are at 100, but how you got there.”
Thomas Perls, MD, MPH, FACP
Founding Director, New England Centenarian Study
10 Things to Enjoy on the Sherwood Oaks Campus
10 Things to Enjoy on the Sherwood Oaks Campus
1. The feeling of safety and security knowing that this retirement community PA, Sherwood Oaks, is a gated community with 24-hour security.
2. Relaxing and enjoying the natural beauty as you stroll along any of the many scenic walking trails on campus.
3. Fishing with your grandchildren at the lake at this retirement community PA.
4. Hosting family and friends for a picnic at the Summer House.
5. Having guests for an extended stay on campus at the Oak Lodge.
6. Walking through the Trillium garden, the largest and most varied collection of native Trillium anywhere in the area.
7. Enjoying the rock garden and native meadow as you stroll through the North Woods.
8. Planting and tending to your own vegetable or flower garden in the raised beds at this retirement community PA, Sherwood Oaks.
9. The peace of mind knowing that your future is secure and care is close by when needed.
10. Sharing dinner with friends wile overlooking the lake at this beautiful retirement community PA, Sherwood Oaks.
Sherwood Oaks Offers an Unbeatable Move-In Program
Selling your home and moving to a new residence can be an overwhelming process if you’re not prepared. Having the experience of professionals can make all the difference.
“The goal of the program is to help new residents maximize the profit on the sale of their home and experience a smooth transition when settling into their new retirement residence at Sherwood Oaks,” says Katherine Vojtko, Vice President of this retirement community PA. “New residents can take advantage of the program benefits, many of which are free, that cover home selling, moving and organizing, estate sales and interior design services.”
Contact this retirement community PA, Sherwood Oaks, and schedule a visit and tour to find out more about how we can help make your move an easier transition with our move-in program. (800) 642-2217.
Ensuring Financial Security
The New Year brings thoughts of income taxes. At this retirement home pa, every Sherwood Oaks resident can use some of their monthly service fee as a medical expense on their federal income tax. The Business Office calculates this amount each January and includes it in a letter that it sends to residents.
If you would like more information on this helpful benefit to living at this retirement home pa, Sherwood Oaks, call us at (800) 642-2217.
10 Ways We Help You Move and Save Money!
Moving to a retirement community pa, Sherwood Oaks can feel overwhelming unless you realize how much help is waiting in the wings. Here are 10 things we provide to help you move to this retirement community pa, and you save money, too.
1. Director of Residential Services assists you in choosing finishes for your home at Sherwood Oaks. Click here to ask her a question.
2. “Preferred Realtor Program” with Howard Hanna and Prudential Preferred Realty helps sell your home quickly and move to this retirement community pa.
3. You receive a 10% rebate on your realtor commission when using our program.
4. We give you a four month “timeline calendar” to give you step-by-step moving guidance. Click here to have one mailed to you.
5. You get five free hours from a professional moving organizer. Click here to learn more
6. You are invited to a “Lunch & Learn” program at this retirement community pa. Sherwood Oaks, on January 24th and 30th where a panel of experts will explain you how prepare your home for a spring sale.
7. Our staff comes the day after your move to remove empty boxes and trash.
8. Our resident Welcome Committee greets you with lunch and dinner invitations. Click here to view our video
9. Free home-delivery of your evening meal on moving day.
10. Moving Organizer, Paul Regan, unpacks, assembles and makes your bed
before he leaves your new home – ahhh.
Continued Learning at Sherwood Oaks
This time of year something special happens at this Retirement Community PA,
Sherwood Oaks. The Continued Learning Committee present their highly popular
schedule of classes. All classes are free and begin at 10:30 a.m.
(unless otherwise indicated). All are open to the public.
Call (800) 642-2217 to register for any of these free classes.
October 3, 10, 17 & 24….. Dr. Bill Markus, retired Chair of the Political
Science Department at Duquesne University,
shares his keen observations of world events.
October 4 ……………………… Musician and teacher Jno (John) Hunt will
present a program on “Tin Pan Alley” musicals.
October 5 ……………………… Pittsburgh History and Landmarks
Association, “Celebrating Pittsburgh.”
October 11 ……………………. Jerry Andree, Cranberry Twp Manager.
October 12…………………….. Gerry Frankovich presents
“The Story of Football.”
October 12 ……………………. Sherwood Oaks resident discuss current events
in a program titled “News and Views.” 4 p.m.
October 18…………………….. David Newell shares his recollections as
Mr. McFeely from Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.
October 19…………………….. Krista Ball discusses how The Caring Place
helps children (and adults) cope with grief.
October 25…………………….. Gary Augustine discusses “the Civil War:
Causes, Courses and Legacy.”
October 26…………………….. Civil War re-enactor Susan Thomas showcases
“Belle Boyd, Confederate Spy.”
November 13 & 14………… AARP Driver Safety Class. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
$12 for members, $14 for non-members.
Want to learn more about this active Retirement Community PA? Call for more information or a tour! (800) 642-2217.
What is the Difference Between Lifecare and Rental?
What is the Difference Between Lifecare and Rental at this Retirement Community in PA?
Our research has shown that most people move to Sherwood Oaks because of Lifecare. They want to know that they have guaranteed healthcare from a quality provider at this retirement community in PA, and are willing to pay a refundable entrance fee for this assurance. Lifecare gives seniors peace of mind because they don’t have to worry about paying high “out of pocket” costs for nursing care.
However, many seniors want all of the amenities of Sherwood Oaks without the entrance fee, and they choose our Rental program. The Rental program gives residents a beautiful place to live and all of our amenities with a month-to-month rental contract. Rental fees are affordable, and seniors choosing this option enjoy priority access to continuing care, if needed in the future.
Email Sherry Cook cookca@sherwood-oaks.com or call her at (800) 642-2217 if you’d like to learn more about these options at this retirement community in PA.
30th Anniversary Gift Basket
To commemorate our 30th anniversary, this retirement community pa, Sherwood Oaks, has a gift basket full of 30-something gifts.
Retirees moving in by December 31 will receive this basket of benefits:
• 30 Days of Free Residency
• 30 Free Meal Passes
• $3,000 to offset moving expenses or patio home upgrades.
This offer is good on both lifecare and rental contracts. If you want to view the floor plans and videos of our patio homes and secure unlimited extended care in an active and vibrant retirement community in pa, now is a great time to call. Sherry Cook can be reached at (800) 642-2217. Our upcoming events include:
30th Anniversary Open House
Thursday, September 6 from 3 – 5 pm
Tour of the Community Center and a Patio Home Residence
30th Anniversary Cocktail Reception
Thursday, September 13 from 4-6 pm
Sherwood Oaks Cranberry Lake Grill
Russian Pianist, Sasha Vionov
Friday, September 14 at 7:15 pm
Sherwood Oaks Auditorium
“Pittsburgh – Quirks and All”
Tuesday, September 18 at 7:15 pm
Sherwood Oaks Auditorium
Vocalist, Anna Singer
Tuesday, September 25 at 7:15 pm
Sherwood Oaks Auditorium
Managing Dizziness & Balance Disorders
by Susan Whitney, Program Director
UPMC Centers for Rehab Services
Wednesday, September 26 at 10:30 am
Sherwood Oaks Auditorium.
Please RSVP to (800) 642-2217
for any of these fine events at this retirement community pa, Sherwood Oaks.
“What Happens if I Get Sick?”
We hear this question often at this retirement community PA. Our answer is simple – we take care of you. To begin, a registered nurse is always available to consult with you in your campus patio home or apartment here at Sherwood Oaks if you get sick. All you have to do is activate your emergency pendant or call us. But beyond this, a physician or nurse practitioner is on campus Monday – Friday, and UPMC Passavant/Cranberry Hospital is only two miles away from this retirement community pa. And when needed, Sherwood Oaks guarantees unlimited accommodations for you in our on-site personal care and nursing care centers with our Lifecare Advantage program.
We go beyond taking care of you when you get sick. Check out all of our programs to help you stay healthy at https://sherwood-oaks.com/our-care-stages-of-life.shtml.
Once you decide to live at Sherwood Oaks you’ll never worry about how you’ll manage if you get sick.
Top 10 Little Known Facts about this Retirement Community PA, Sherwood Oaks
While we were preparing for our 30th anniversary we came across several interesting facts. Condensed into a “top 10” format, here they are:
1. Sherwood Oaks Retirement Community PA was founded by four women.
2. The 4-acre lake on campus was previously a privately-owned pay fishing lake.
3. When it was built, Sherwood Oaks Retirement Community PA had 260 patio homes. We’ve had as few as 242 patio homes (the number was reduced due to building larger homes from smaller ones), and recently we built an apartment building and new patio homes for a total of 274.
4. The concept of covered walkways without steps came from Kendall at Longwood in Kennet Square, PA.
5. The blue and white hex sign located at the entrance to the Community Center was originally affixed to a barn on the campus.
6. In 1978 Cranberry Township had no zoning regulations for retirement communities, so officials had to write new zoning provisions in order to approve our construction for this retirement community pa.
7. In the early years, quilters met each Wednesday in the Sewing Room. As perhaps a sign of the times, the Sewing Room has been replaced with the Computer Center.
8. A beautiful grandfather clock, located in the Community Center, was donated by an early resident.
9. One year before opening, seven model patio homes were built where the Gatehouse is today. The model homes were subsequently moved onto the campus and have been lived in ever since.
10. In its early years the Cranberry Twp. annual community Halloween parade was held on our campus. Trick-or-treaters would walk up the road to the Community Center entrance where residents would be waiting with treats.
If you’d like more information about this retirement community pa, Sherwood Oaks, please call 800 642-2217 to schedule a tour or email cookca@sherwood-oaks.com