Ruth Elwood says she couldn’t have wished for a better instructor than Nancy Levenson: “I’ve never taken yoga before, but I could tell right away that she would be wonderful. She’s attentive to my limitations, and she’s good at giving one-on-one attention.”

Students learn from the older kids

Ever since her class paid a visit to Wind Crest in October, 13-year-old Sadie Garner has seriously been considering a career in music. If she does, she’ll always remember Karol Teiko, who sang for the New York Metropolitan Opera for nearly 25 years before moving to Wind Crest.

In September, Marinell Orton drove 77 hours with her husband Bob to deliver her most ambitious painting yet to its new home in Quebec, Canada. In a way, their journey symbolized a new beginning, since the Ortons have also recently started a new chapter in their lives at Wind Crest.

Years ago John Erickson shattered the humdrum image of mealtime at a retirement community—opting instead for a restaurant-style atmosphere where guests pick and choose from a variety of fresh, flavorful entrées.