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How to Reduce Your Housework by Half
Friday, September 15, 2006

The vacuum, the dust mop, the sponge – oh my! Unfortunately, cleaning your house is a fact of life. Chances are you’ve said to yourself many times, “There’s got to be more to life than cleaning!”

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The Dogs Have Their Day
Friday, September 15, 2006

Demand From Dog-Lovers Leads Naperville Community to Open Dog Park

The four-legged residents of Monarch Landing are about to get a real treat. On September 30, the community celebrates the grand opening of its new dog park.

Ask Markie, Retirement Counselor
Friday, September 15, 2006

Markie Simmons, Monarch Landing’s experienced retirement counselor, is here to answer all your questions about Monarch Landing’s reputation of providing the perfect blend of opportunities, amenities, health care, and value. Recently, we sat down with her to discuss Monarch Landing’s exciting lifestyle.

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Grand Opening celebrates a ‘world of new experiences’
Friday, September 01, 2006

After Much Anticipation, Monarch Landing Opens With International Fanfare

An overwhelming number of people turned out to celebrate the muchanticipated Grand Opening of Monarch Landing in Naperville.

A Naperville Love Story
Friday, September 01, 2006

Why Are So Many People Falling in Love With Illinois’ Third Biggest City?

John Markey’s career with Sears-Roebuck took him and wife Ginny to several cities across the country.

High Demand Leads to Pre-Opening Price Extension
Friday, September 01, 2006

Chicagoland Residents Have Limited Time to Save Thousands of Dollars at Monarch Landing

Due to overwhelming demand, the deadline to take advantage of preopening pricing has been extended past Grand Opening. Unfortunately, this opportunity will not last for much longer.

One Simple Question Helps Make Helps Make Sense of Your Retirement Options
Friday, September 01, 2006

‘Active 55’ ‘Independent Living’ ‘Assisted Living’ ‘CCRC’s’ ‘Retirement Community’ . . . What Do They All Mean? And Should I Even Care?

A myriad of resources, websites, and free publications seek to bring clarity to these questions. Ironically, these well-intentioned resources often add to the confusion in the convoluted topic of retirement living options.

Poll Uncovers Widespread Misconception
Friday, September 01, 2006

Leads Homeowners to Discard Their Best Retirement Options

If you’re a happy homeowner aged 70 or older, polls suggest your image of a “retirement community” is actually of an Assisted Living community—a retirement option designed specifically for someone other than you.

Concerned About Rising Utility Costs?
Tuesday, August 15, 2006

Was your electric bill higher than usual last month? Chances are you probably had your air conditioner running more often than not. And as winter approaches, news of impending increases in heating costs is leading many people to rework their monthly budgets. Unfortunately, the unpredictability of both the natural gas and electric markets makes it increasingly difficult to account for these changes.

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The Open Road Starts at Your Doorstop
Tuesday, August 15, 2006

Talk about variety! Trips to enjoy the historical Naper Settlement or the masterpieces at the Art Institute of Chicago. Shuttle rides to a series of popular or classical concerts by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, or a hot game at Wrigley Field. Excursions to the scintillating shops on Michigan Avenue, to the nearby DuPage Forest Preserves, or to simple shopping and grocery errands at nearby malls and grocery stores. Personal rides to doctors’ appointments, libraries, or bridge clubs. Sure, most people at Monarch Landing can hop in their cars and drive to wherever they want to go. But with the sky-high price of gas and battling traffic—not to mention finding that elusive parking space—why do that when there’s a much more convenient way? Everything’s just an easy ride away — courtesy of the on-campus transportation service.

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