Erickson Tribune - Tallgrass Creek- Erickson Retirement Community News

Kansas City officials are working hard at reducing crime in the city and suburbs. But despite their efforts, a recent survey published in the Kansas City Star revealed that only 30% of residents have an overall feeling of safety.

A new twist on everyday life
Saturday, January 27, 2007

Couple expects Tallgrass Creek to expand social horizons

Moving to a new home doesn’t mean giving up old friends.

Story update—class is in session!
Saturday, January 27, 2007

The Center for Continuous Learning second semester underway

Tallgrass Creek, the newest Erickson retirement community being developed in Overland Park, Kan., began its second semester of classes in January in conjunction with the Erickson Center for Continuous Learning.

Home Health professionals offered to Tallgrass Creek residents
Wednesday, December 27, 2006

On-Site Medical Center available to residents

Tallgrass Creek residents will have some of the most complete on-site health care options available to them when the new community opens in Overland Park in the autumn of 2007.

Make a New Years resolution you can keep
Wednesday, December 27, 2006

Take steps to secure your financial future in years to come

Each year around this time, we all make commitments to be smarter with our money. Our estate, the family fortune, staying solvent in the years beyond life in the work force— many of us have been making these resolutions for years!

Center for Continuous Learning announced new semester
Wednesday, December 27, 2006

Free seminars return for second season including a new class

Riding a wave of excitement from the first round of free continuing education seminars, the Center for Continuous Learning at Tallgrass Creek expanded it’s offerings for the next semester.

Tallgrass Creek perfect for those not ready to slow down
Wednesday, December 27, 2006

‘Lock and leave’ feature appealing to couple on the move

Todd and Beth Cannon of Overland Park, Kan. chose Tallgrass Creek so they could keep on moving. They want to keep on traveling.

“Mayor” of Tallgrass Creek appointed
Wednesday, December 27, 2006

John Harned named Executive Director of new community in Overland Park

Erickson Communities announced that John Harned will serve as Executive Director of Tallgrass Creek. Harned will assume duties in early 2007. The new retirement community in the Kansas City area is slated to open later that year.

Tallgrass Creek readies for construction
Monday, November 27, 2006

Locals welcome Erickson and Tallgrass Creek to Overland Park

If you’ve driven by 139th and Metcalf in Overland Park, you’ve seen the site. The signs are in place, the Welcome Center is open for visitors, and now bulldozers are doing their job on campus.

Priority List questions answered
Monday, November 27, 2006

Erickson developed the Priority List to ensure that individuals who were interested in moving to an Erickson Retirement Community, and acted quickly, were rewarded with the best available home selections. Here, Jane McIntire, retirement counselor at Tallgrass Creek, answers the most frequent questions about the Priority List at Tallgrass Creek.

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