“INSIDE” EDITION – Summer 2010
The Mayflower
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1620 Mayflower Court
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Winter Park, Florida 32792
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(407) 672-1620
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Inside The
Mayflower...
Long-Term Care Never
Looked So Spectacular!
all it the best of all worlds:
Elegant, maintenance-free
living. Five-star services and
amenities. Plus the guarantee
of continuing long-term healthcare. Total security from the
inside out. What’s not to love
about retirement living at
The Mayflower?
“We offer the whole package:
a long-term care plan in a resortstyle environment,” says David
McGuffin, President and CEO.
“Our residents live life to the
fullest, without ever having to
worry about future healthcare
needs. In this economy, more
than ever, The Mayflower also
makes good financial sense.
You’re making your dollars work
for you by pre-funding long-term
care costs. At the same time,
you’re enjoying everything a
continuing care retirement
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community has to offer.
Economically and otherwise,
it’s a very smart decision.”
“It Was an Easy
Decision to Make”
A smart decision – and an
easy one – says Ruth McDaniel,
a new Mayflower resident.
“I moved to Winter Park eight
years ago,” she says. “I was
living alone, and my friends kept
telling me about The Mayflower.
I took a tour here and at another
retirement community. But,
for me, there was really no
other choice. I feel comfortable
and secure.”
Ruth, who had surgery just
prior to moving in, was able
to use the Health Center for
after-care. “It was phenomenal,
she says. “After I went back to
my apartment, I could still go
New resident Ruth McDaniel feels “safe and secure” at The Mayflower.
Father Bob and Sallie Phillips say that The Mayflower’s healthcare facilities offer
“major peace of mind.”
to the nurse every morning.
I don’t know how I would have
gotten through it, if I had been
home alone.”
Speaking of home, Ruth loves
her spacious Mayflower
apartment. “I have a full kitchen,
sun room, bedroom, living
room and laundry,” she says.
“And, everything else I need
is right in the community –
a library, a bank, a doctor,
restaurant-style meals, fitness
programs, study groups,
everything. It’s wonderful!”
“It’s a Blessing to Be Here”
Father Bob and Sallie
Phillips met at The Mayflower.
(It’s okay. . . he’s an Episcopalian
priest.) Both were widowed.
One day, a mutual friend asked
Bob to help a lady who was
having computer problems.
“He came right up, got down
on the floor and connected all
the wires – it was great!” Sallie
recalls. “Then he came back
again the next day with a mouse,
then with something else the
day after.”
The connection, as it turned
out, was a good one. Bob and
Sallie married approximately
a year later and moved into
a stunning two-bedroom
apartment that they modified
to suit their needs. “We are
blessed to be together and
blessed to be here,” the couple
says. “They say that people
who live in communities like
The Mayflower live longer
because they have no worries.
We understand that – because
having healthcare facilities right
in the building provides major
peace of mind. We thank the
Lord every day that we are here.”
With a New Reality in the Real Estate
Market, Buyers and Sellers Move Forward
There’s a “new normal” in the housing market.
And with it, some cautious optimism.
“I’ve been saying we’ve hit bottom or leveled
off for a while now, and I think we’re slowly
seeing improvement in prices,” says Scott Hillman
of Fannie Hillman & Associates. “It’s going to
take awhile with the bank loan issues and short
sales – even here in Winter Park. Hopefully, we’ll
see a lot of those properties get sold in the next
12-15 months. When they’re off the market, I do
believe we’ll start to see some increase. Inventory
is already starting to reduce.”
Hillman acknowledges that the double-digit
appreciation, which occurred from 2004 to 2006,
was an aberration in the real estate market.
“Normally, it’s conservative and safe,” he adds.
“No one jumps up more than 4% on an annual
basis. But, the leveling off is occurring, and we
are getting back to normal. If you price what your
home is worth now, you can sell it. You couldn’t
say that a year ago.”
INSIDE
PASSAGES
A Customized Approach
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Retiring in Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
A Customized Approach to Retirement Living . . .
When You Make the Move, The Mayflower Makes It Feel Like Home
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lose your eyes and think “continuing
care retirement community” for a second.
What do you see? Park-like grounds and
walking trails? A pool and fitness center?
A formal dining room? Perhaps.
But how about your own fireplace?
Hardwood floors? Designer kitchen with an
island, granite countertops and custom
cabinetry? Built-in butler’s pantry? Closet
systems? Maybe even your own personal pool?
At a retirement community . . . seriously?
Seriously.
“Here at The Mayflower, our motto is
‘We can do that for you,’” says Jana Ricci,
Director of Marketing. “We understand
that this is a big move for our
residents, so we don’t take a
‘one size fits all approach.’
Most upgrades and
customizations are available
at an additional cost, but we
try our best to be as flexible
and accommodating as
possible to incorporate them
into existing residences.”
The Right Accommodations
Ernie and Ann Cross’s home in Cape Cod
was not far from the spot where the Pilgrims
first landed in 1620. Perhaps that’s one of the
reasons they feel so at home at The Mayflower.
Or maybe it’s because Winter Park is a college
town – and the couple previously lived in
Hamilton, New York, where Ernie served as
vice president of Colgate University. More
Ernie and Ann Cross, who moved to The Mayflower
from Cape Cod, say their Villa is well suited to their
eclectic taste.
likely, however, it’s because they found The
Mayflower so “warm and welcoming” . . . and
have also been able to personalize their Villa
and make it their own.
“We have very eclectic taste, and our
furniture is quirky – some from the Cape, some
from Florida. We brought it all with us and
remodeled accordingly,” says Ann. “To
showcase our little things, like crystal, we
added special shelving. We also put in wood
floors, our choice of light fixtures, and a faux
fireplace. Plus, we widened the doors for
better access. We were able to modify our
Villa the way we wanted to. Throughout
the process, The Mayflower was very
cooperative and accommodating.”
Introduced to The Mayflower by two of their
neighbors from the Cape who had moved to
Winter Park, the Crosses visited several times
and toured the community. “Then we just
decided, and that was it,” Ann recalls.
“Continuing care was a very important aspect
of our decision. Already, we’ve both had
physical therapy here, and
it’s been wonderful. The fact
that the therapist came to the
house to check on me was
really impressive.”
In fact, “impressive” is a
word that applies to The
Mayflower across the board,
according to the Crosses. “The
residents are friendly, the staff
is exceptional and the facilities are amazing,”
they say. “We attend cultural events and go to
all the lectures. We’re fortunate to be close to
Rollins College. There is so much to do. We’re
having a marvelous time!”
Crossing Paths
As new residents of The Villas at The
Mayflower, the Crosses from Cape Cod
discovered they have a lot in common with
A Proactive Decision
helby Reaves probably
knows more about
The Mayflower than nearly
anyone else who lives
there. That’s because, as
Operations Manager for
Turner Construction back
in 1989, he was in charge
of building the facility.
He and his wife Sylvia
have kept their eye on the
community ever since.
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Shelby and Sylvia Reaves have contemplated The Mayflower for years.
He was in charge of constructing the facility.
“I’ve known the
management team from
the beginning,” says
Shelby. “I have confidence
in them. I’ve watched the
growth and improvements
throughout the years.
The Mayflower’s reputation
is stellar.”
Now, some 20 years
later and after being on wait
list for three years, the
couple has finally moved in.
“The ideal apartment
became available, so we
jumped on it,” they say.
“We sorted out our home
and took what we wanted,
leaving very little for our
kids to do. You have to get
your act together for this
phase of life and be
proactive. Who else will
do it, if you don’t?”
with not having to
worry about what might
happen in your later
years. The excellent
reputation and the
5-star, Gold Seal rating
of the Mayflower’s
Health Center was the
key reason behind the
Crosses’ decision.
“It’s unusual for people
like us to take this step
before we really needed
to,” Pete acknowledges.
“But, we came, we saw,
and we decided to take
the plunge!”
Ann and Pete Cross moved to the Villas from only a mile away and say
it’s great to live in the area they love.
their neighbors just down the street. Not only
do they share the same address, they also
share the same name – and the same glowing
opinion of the place they now call “home.”
High school sweethearts Pete and Ann
Cross (yes, both wives are named Ann) lived
just a mile away from The Mayflower and
had heard good things about the community
for years. “It started us thinking – what if
something were to happen to us, healthwise?”
says Pete. “We talked to our kids about it, and
that got us thinking even more. We knew it
was wise to plan ahead.”
The former president of Barnett Bank, Pete
understands as well as anyone the financial
advantages of pre-funded healthcare offered
by CCRCs and the peace of mind that comes
Shelby and Sylvia
modified their new
residence by opening up
counter space in the
kitchen, creating a pantry,
adding closets, moving
doors, putting wood trim
around the windows,
creating a dressing area
in the master bathroom
and upgrading all the
countertops. “It’s not
your typical apartment,”
they say, with a smile.
“But, best of all, we don’t
have to maintain it!”
Adds Sylvia: “People
ask me what it’s like
living at The Mayflower,
and I say it’s like being
on a cruise ship that
doesn’t go anywhere and
you have the comfort of
your own furniture in
your cabin. It’s
absolutely delightful.”
Interior Design
Then came the fun part. “We were living
in a 4000-sq.-ft. home, but only using the
downstairs,” says Ann. “It didn’t make
sense. We knew that ‘downsizing’ was the
right thing to do. Still, I wanted us to feel
comfortable in our new home, so I had a
long list of upgrades and modifications
that I wanted to make.”
From a total remodel of the kitchen,
pantry, bathrooms and laundry area to builtin bookshelves and cabinets, The Mayflower
maintenance team helped the Crosses move
walls, electrical outlets and lighting to create
the interior space they wanted.
“Our furniture fits just perfectly,” says
Ann. “We feel like we’re home.”
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What do these three
couples have in common?
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hey all moved to The Mayflower in the past 6 months, despite
the economic downturn. Why? CCRCs offer so many estate-
planning and healthcare security advantages that it doesn’t make
good financial sense to wait – especially during uncertain times.
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styles that ranged from classic to
contemporary. All reflected a fun,
whimsical feel.
What’s in vogue this season?
Bright, bold colors like aqua,
purple, green and orange – as
well as a soft, feminine “long over
lean” approach that uses long,
flowing vests and cardigans.
“Finding attire that blends
style and comfort can often be a
challenge, but these outfits offer
ights. Camera. Fashion.
For the past 18 years, “model”
residents at The Mayflower have
taken to the runway every spring
to showcase the latest trends in
senior fashion . . . and to prove
beyond doubt that true beauty
knows no age.
At this year’s Fashion Show,
Winter Park Village’s Patchington
“dressed” the nine models –
providing more than 18 different
F I R S T- C L A S S
Eleanor McKechnie
Ann Paulsen
the best of both worlds,” said
Dot Cline, a former professional
model who participated in the
show. “The clothes are beautiful
and classy; they’re the perfect
fit for our
lifestyles.”
Winnie Eis and Dot Cline
“Model” residents (from left) pictured
below: Editha Hurd, Ann Paulsen,
Eleanor McKechnie, Shirley Crosby,
Fran Hodes, Dot Cline, Betty Dunn,
Ruth McDaniel and Winnie Eis
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Ask Sue Dyer and she can tell
you all about fashion . . . anything from
Aprons to Zippers. Why? She wrote
the book on it! A self-published author
and Mayflower resident, Sue recently
completed The History of Fashion
from A to Z.
“I wanted to make my book
interesting since there has been so
much written on the subject. So, I wrote
mine in alphabetical order and included
an item about fashion for each letter,”
says Sue, a former Winter Park High
School teacher who taught fashion
marketing for 18 years.
Sue’s son helped her with the design
and publishing of the book, which took
several years to finish. “I had such a
feeling of satisfaction once I completed
it,” she adds. “The process was very
fulfilling – especially for someone who
loves fashion as much as I do.”
Self-published author
and Mayflower resident
Sue Dyer
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