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when I can eat good, nutritious food here at the Gardens,” she said. Betty’s enthusiasm for The Gardens is just one of the reasons her peers elected her to represent them as Resident Ambassador. Beyond representing current residents and attendees at Council meetings, Betty also frequently meets with prospective residents. “I tell them that this is a nice place, but that they should look around before they make any decisions,” Betty noted. “I want them to go to other places because then they will see how good this place is,” Betty continued. “The food is good. The activities are good. The camaraderie is good. There just are not enough adjectives to express how much I like it here.” When she is not at The Gardens, Betty loves spending time with her family and friends. She is still a member of Westwood Country Club and looks forward to getting together with her friends there and sharing a virgin margarita. She also enjoys dinners out with her family and visiting with her grandchildren. For Betty, the Adult Day Care Program at The Gardens combined with living with her son and his family allows her to experience the best of both worlds. An integral part of the community at The Gardens, Betty has become a voice for the other residents. She is also still very connected to her family
and friends in the larger community. While The Gardens may not be Betty’s home full time, the Adult Day Care Program provides her with the stimulating activities, delicious meals and camaraderie she needs to remain active and engaged. Betty has found a place like home. And there is no place she would rather be.
An essential part of the community at The Gardens, Betty was elected as resident ambassador. Pictured with Betty is Ray Tate, Administrator for The Gardens at Fair Oaks.
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