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Eugenia Bell
Lutheran Village
Resident for 18 Years
 After
the passing of our parents, my
husband and I had a serious
discussion about our future. We had
no children to help take care of us,
so we wanted to plan ahead. We
wanted a place where we could own
our home, be independent and most of
all feel safe and secure.
My
husband and I toured several
communities before finding the one
we would call home. We knew after
seeing Lutheran Village this was the
place for us. There were multiple
floor plans to choose from, not to
mention the beautiful tropical
atrium. Our favorite was the single
level cottages. I have lived at
Lutheran Village for 18 years and
couldn’t be happier.
When
my husband passed away, it was a
load off of my shoulders knowing I
didn’t have to worry about getting
rid of my home or making any major
financial decisions. Everything was
already taken care of. At the time
my husband passed, it was a blessing
having residents show how much they
cared. They are truly like family.
A lot
of people think putting off moving
is the best thing to do. I think it
is important to make
the move while you are still active
and independent. Living here gives
me the opportunity to do the things
I enjoy most.
James Alexander
Lutheran Village
Resident for 17 Years
 My
name is James Alexander and my wife
was Brownie Alexander, who passed
away in May 2008. We both retired in
the late 1980's and were empty
nesters. We lived 32 years in our
home on Earnett St. in Raleigh with
a nice yard, 5 huge oak trees, 15
dogwood trees, over 100 azalea
plants, flower beds bordered with
hosta and a yard of zoysia grass. We
decided it was time to do something
else besides working constantly to
maintain our home and yard. We
wanted a place with little
maintenance and upkeep.
We chose Lutheran Village because of
it's many amenities: you own your
own home, the monthly service fees
are low and include security, cable
television, utilities, trash
removal, electronic gates, camera
system, scheduled maintenance and
maid service. Also, a portion of the
monthly service fee is placed in a
reserve account for replacement of
appliances, carpet, roofs, painting
and building renovations, etc..
We purchased our cottage at Lutheran
Village and moved in on June 1,
1991. The 17 years between June 1,
1991 and May 16, 2008, when Brownie
deceased, were the happiest 17 years
of our 62 years of marriage because
we were able to travel extensively.
Brownie was active in United
Methodist Women and I volunteered
for 15 years as a Key-Man at
Methodist North Hospital. We had
time to enjoy these activities and
also serve on committees at Lutheran
Village and The Board of Directors.
Lutheran Village is a well managed
retirement community and you get
more for your money here than any
other retirement community in the
area. I have never regretted our
decision. It was the best move I
ever made.
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