By Kelly A. Shue
THE ERICKSON TRIBUNE
"I love living at Greenspring," says Jim Coulter. "My wife, Mina, and I are both very happy here. We are involved in so many different activities. I really enjoy experiencing new, fun, and different things. As a result, I stick my nose into just about everything."
"The nice thing about Greenspring is that you can be involved in as much or as little as you like," says Mina Coulter. "There is so much to do but never any pressure to do it."
The Coulters moved from just a few miles down the road to Greenspring, the Springfield retirement community owned and operated by Erickson. Even though they live in the same town, since moving they’ve been able to follow their hearts’ desires and actively participate in everything from television shows to volunteer events.
Jumping in and joining
Recently, Mr. Coulter appeared in the "Hunks of Greenspring" calendar, a fundraising effort for the Benevolent Care Fund, a community fund supporting community members who, despite careful planning, outlive their financial resources. Posing with little more than a glass of red wine, his involvement illustrates that he’s game for just about anything Greenspring throws his way.
After playing with the Greenspring softball team, Mr. Coulter joined the Northern Virginia Senior Softball League. "It’s so much fun and a great way to get some exercise," he says. He also participates in a monthly television show called Wine Dynasties for Greenspring’s in-house cable channel with his friend and fellow community member Eck Muessig.
However, he is most proud of his election to the Resident Advisory Council. "It was like a real election," he says. "Residents vote from a list of candidates. When I ran, there were 20 nominations for five spots. It is a great honor. I have found it to be both rewarding and interesting."