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According to the most recent information released by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the housing market is looking up. The sale of U.S. homes increased in the month of February, which was the first the housing market has seen since mid-2007.

‘A handshake and a smile'
Monday, May 19, 2008

New neighbor shares what makes his community his home

Gerry Sorensen, a retired teacher and school principal from Staten Island, New York, says that each day he went to work, he had an agenda of things he wanted to accomplish, but usually by the end of the day he would be lucky to have accomplished only one or two tasks on his laundry list.

Taking the show on the road
Monday, May 19, 2008

Maris Grove visits NBC 10 studio in Philadelphia

More than 30 people who live at Maris Grove recently took a day trip to the set of NBC10’s new lifestyle and entertainment show, “10!” hosted by local personalities Lori Wilson and Bill Henley.

Local students share Holocaust inspirations through artwork
Monday, May 19, 2008

Last month, emotional vignettes and gripping scenes inspired by the Holocaust, were displayed along the walls of the creative arts studio at Maris Grove. But these personal, poignant works weren’t created by a Holocaust survivor; instead they were created by a group of high school students from nearby Garnet Valley High School.

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A home for faith
Monday, May 19, 2008

Maris Grove ready to open new chapel

Experts agree that one of the most important pieces of successful aging is nurturing the spiritual aspect of one’s life. Whatever your faith or religious beliefs, it’s crucial to have a respectful place to be able to worship freely and peacefully.

Recipe for success
Tuesday, April 01, 2008

Maris Grove’s Maureen Heckler has what it takes

Maureen Heckler is the “mayor” of sorts for Maris Grove. As the community’s executive director, she spends much of her day behind the scenes, working on budgets, resident and employee matters, and logistics.

Model train room a big hit at Maris Grove
Tuesday, April 01, 2008

Even if you’re not a train buff, you’ll be impressed by the model train room located on the terrace level of Vernon Woods, the newest residence building at Maris Grove.

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Cooking it up right every time
Tuesday, April 01, 2008

Chef at Maris Grove puts heart and soul into every meal

Marvin Wilson has spent plenty of time in the kitchen. He has been a sous chef at elegant country clubs, a cook for catering companies, and he has even been a personal chef. But he says his best experiences with cooking have come as Maris Grove’s executive chef.

Raising their voices higher
Tuesday, April 01, 2008

Interfaith choir brings sacred music to Maris Grove chapel

Along with the Cardinal Clubhouse in May, Maris Grove is preparing to open an interfaith chapel for worship at Maris Grove.

Maris Grove preps for clubhouse opening
Tuesday, April 01, 2008

It will be another great place for people to congregate, start their day, and get a good bite to eat.

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