Getting Involved
“The thing that appeals to me about Monarch Landing is the area,” says John. “We both do volunteer work, so we can continue to do that without any effort.”

Like John and Ginny, who volunteer their time at Edward Hospital, people who live at Monarch Landing will find ample volunteer opportunities in and around Naperville, such as the DuPage County Children’s Museum, which has a close relationship with Monarch Landing, or the Naperville public library system, which ranks among the American Library Association’s best libraries.

Frank and Mary Tendick have lived in Naperville for 39 years. Like John and Ginny, they are moving right down the road to Monarch Landing. “It’s a town we picked originally because it has a college. A college adds a lot to a town,” says Frank, “such as an arts and cultural scene.”

Solving the Parking Dilemma
While Naperville boasts plenty of social and cultural opportunities, it also has one big frustration common to most every growing area—parking.

Street parking is available throughout much of the downtown area, but confusing restrictions often apply and fines are strictly enforced. A limited number of lots and parking garages are scattered across town; however, be sure that you don’t park in a permit-only space and risk getting towed.

Fortunately, people who live at Monarch Landing won’t have to worry about driving or parking when they decide to spend a day browsing through the famous Anderson’s bookstore or lunching with friends at Parisian-themed Bistrot Margot. Regularly scheduled transportation departs from Monarch Landing’s Promenade Clubhouse and stops at local destinations around Naperville.

“I’m impressed with the convenience of having a full-time driver that can take you to the movies if you don’t want to drive, or take you to appointments or to run errands. They’ll even take you to the airport,” says Barbara Smart, a Naperville resident since 1951.

And with the development of the much-anticipated CityGate Centre already in progress right across the street, people who live at Monarch Landing will soon have even more and even closer dining, shopping, and entertainment options.

Living in a Town They Love
After all their travels, John and Ginny are happy to have found a town they love, and a community that will allow them to stay connected with their old neighborhood while also providing them new opportunities.

“It’s exciting for both of us,” says John.