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Living like royalty at Founder’s Crossing

Imagine starting each day with more freedom, more choices and more time for what you love – all in a community that makes life easier.

Meet twin home residents Terry and Diane Oppold – who are doing just that. Their neighbors feel like friends and every day brings moments to look forward to.

They have more time than ever for one of their lifelong hobbies too.

“I’ve been having fun with cards all my life,” says Terry. “I grew up playing Pitch and Royal Rummy.”

The Oppolds, who have been married 55 years, moved to Good Samaritan almost three years ago and couldn’t be happier with their senior living community.

They often gather to play card games with family, sometimes hosting everyone in their twin home.

“We have a lot of laughter while we’re doing that,” Terry says.

Although they don’t get too competitive, certain games can bring out that spirit.

“It is really fun to beat Terry sometimes,” says Diane.

Hosting gives them a chance to cultivate connection and joy.

“I think any kind of an interaction where people can share a pastime just helps bring people closer together,” says Terry.

Being part of a senior living community has made it easy for the Oppolds to host family and to make new friends. They appreciate so much about their community.

“We probably started talking about moving 10 years ago. We knew we were getting older and it would take time for us to decide,” says Terry.

And now Terry is grateful he hasn’t had to worry about home maintenance since they moved in.

“I feel relaxed here because I don’t have that pressure of when something breaks, I have to fix it. I don’t even have to put salt in the water softener,” says Terry.

The couple feels confident that in moving to Good Samaritan, they played a strong hand.

“There is such a helpful spirit among the people that live and work here. The employees are extremely friendly and welcoming,” says Diane.

It’s about living life the way they want to.

At Founder’s Crossing, you’ll find this freedom and more – every single day.

Who says this chapter can’t be your best yet?