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quarters completed than the beleaguered troops began to suffer the ravages of hunger and disease, all while battling the assaulting forces of nature. Today, visitors can explore Washington’s restored headquarters and see the National Memorial Arch. Trace Washington’s journey to Valley Forge back in time at the Peter Wentz Farmstead, a preserved 18th century German-American family farm. Washington is rumored to have stayed in the farm house prior to the battle of Germantown. Washington’s tremendous impact on the region is also apparent at Pennypacker Mills, a fully furnished mansion and onetime headquarters of the General. Move beyond the Revolutionary War and let the region’s art and architecture take you back. The Barnes Foundation is home to one of the world’s most impressive collections of Impressionist art. The collection includes more than 2,500
works. Raymond Pitcairn, once a prominent local attorney and deeply religious man, built his dream home in Montgomery County. Glencairn, his visionary, neo-Romanesque castle, is now a museum whose sprawling rooms make a powerful showcase for religious art and artifacts. In the Evansburg District, visitors can cross the oldest bridge of its size in continuous use. The eight-arch, stone bridge was constructed in 1792. Link to the Modern World Make memories of a very different kind at the East Coast’s largest shopping center, King of Prussia Mall. More than 350 stores and more than 40 restaurants make up this shopper’s paradise. Skippack Village, one of several nearby shopping villages, provides a unique shopping experience. Visitors at these villages can stroll through quaint streets and browse items ranging from antiques to clothing. After a day of shopping, indulge in another very contemporary pleasure—a night on the town. From first rate pubs to elegant
restaurants, the options for dining out in Montgomery County are varied and interesting. Connect with the Great Outdoors A distinguished history meets a sense of adventure in Montgomery County’s 19,000 acres of county, state and federal parkland. Central Perkiomen Valley Park is one of the area’s largest parks and covers 800 acres and extends through 10 municipalities. Spring brings with it a sea of dogwood blooms to beautiful Fort Washington State Park. Recently adding a bald eagle to its rescued and rehabilitated animals, the Upper Schuylkill Valley Park attracts residents and visitors of all ages. The animals seen here include red fox, gray wolves, whitetailed deer, turkeys and a variety of barnyard animals. Combine a history lesson with a day in the park at the John James Audubon Continued on page 98
Waverly Heights Retirement Living H O N O R S
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“It’s better to move in five years too early than one week too late.” “The best time to enter a community is when you are young enough and healthy enough to enjoy all of its benefits. ‘I’m not ready’ are words that you should banish to the back of your mind as you aggressively seek the best place for you to spend your retirement years.” “There are so many interesting people here at Waverly. My advice to anyone who is thinking of making a move to do it now when you can still have fun and enjoy all that Waverly has to offer.” Take their word for it. Come visit to see for yourself why our residents are so happy!
1400 Waverly Road, Gladwyne, PA 19035-1296 Tel: 610.645.8764 | Fax: 610.645.8611 | www.waverlyheightsltd.org A nonprofit, non-sectarian lifecare community
• Deficiency-free status designated by the Pennsylvania Department of Health for three consecutive years • Muirfield named as one of the top nursing homes in the United States in U.S. News & World Report for three consecutive years • Waverly named by Morrison Senior Dining as top client in its mid-Atlantic region and, in a separate award, named the community having the highest level of resident satisfaction • New villas along Waverly Road garnered first place in the Association of Builders and Contractors (ABC) 2011 Merit Construction Awards and Excellence Competition (recognized as the “Excellence Level” by the ABC) • Waverly named one of the Best Places to Work in PA for 2011
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