b'and carpeting. We couldnt have done it without them.QDid you use the services of the Design Center for your new Shannondell home?They (Linda & Shelley) were wonderful. Since we were moving from two different homes, we both struggled with what to bring. Linda inventoried what we had, helped us prioritize and developed several plans, one of which we chose. Shelley was a huge help in choosing paint Same here. They designed my closets as well, chose paint colors and helpedme choose new furniture since I gave much of what I had to my daughter. The downsizing process can be a high hurdle particularly when youre moving from alongtime, large property. They helped us throughout it all, what to give away, keep andeven recommended movers and haulers. Very helpful. Danny, you and Lois mentioned the size of Shannondell being an advantage.Do you find that its easy to meet people and make friends here? Its a more diverse group of neighbors. Not everyone is from one or two townshipsor a particular social group or class. Weve met people from many states, all typesof careers and backgrounds. It makes life here interesting!The activities and dining rooms make it easy to meet people. You meet someone and they invite you to join a particular group and it expands from there. The environment here encourages interaction with others, its healthy. You just have to pace yourself. Im in the fitness center 7 days-a-week and people are coming and going, classes areongoing. Its a great way to meet people who enjoy the same things as you do. Whats surprised you the most since moving to Shannondell?Im very impressed with management here, how the place is run, the people they hire and thetraining they receive. Communication among the staff is excellent. You never get excuses. Yep, the service here is impressive. If I ever have an issue, our clubhouse Concierge sees that its promptly handled. They even send people to change your light bulbs. Weve found the Performing Arts Theater to bea delight. Its like going to the theater downtown.Parting thoughts? They sweat the details here. It shows. Fresh flowerarrangements appear in the lobbies every week. Its a beautiful place to call home. This place is like heaven. Theres two, the one upstairs and the one here. To hear more candid comments and personal accounts from residents about what led them to Shannondell and what life is like since moving here, visit shannondell.com/residents-answer. We also encourage you to check our website for upcoming guest events, including Resident Roundtables where we inviteresidents to share their experiences and answer guests questions.5'