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Edgewood LifeCare Community, an award-winning, non-profit independent living LifeCare community in North Andover, MA marks the first anniversary of Edgewood Lifelong Learning (ELL) programs by introducing select programs to the community.

ELL offers lectures and programs such as those offered by Boston area universities, within a convenient locale – the Edgewood LifeCare Community at 575 Osgood Street.

Community members, educators and area professionals gather to discuss topics ranging from “The G.W. Bush Administration, Iraq, Consequences” to “Biological Secrets of Life – Uncovering the Mystery of How DNA Works in Your Body”. Workshops range from Genealogy Workshops to Poetry Writing to Judaism & Christianity: The Differences.

ELL is a unique “home grown” program, created by a 12-member committee of Edgewood LifeCare’s residents, many of whom are retired educators. These residents present a number of lectures. With courses created especially for Edgewood residents, ELL is a highly successful, one-year-old program, with 40 different courses.

“The ELL program is truly unique and one more aspect that distinguishes us from other independent living communities. The program is run by our residents who are a very active group dedicated to offering an ambitious calendar of intellectually stimulating events that the community is sure to enjoy,” Marlene Rotering, President and Chief Executive Officer of Edgewood LifeCare Community.

Select ELL programs are now open to the public. Classes fill quickly and seating is limited. To learn more about ELL and register for a class, please call 978-738-6145.

The Edgewood Difference

Founded in 1997, Edgewood LifeCare Community is an award-winning, non-profit, self-managed community focused on enriching the lives of their members. Edgewood offers independent living, health care and support services, which empowers members to be the architects of their own well-being.

Edgewood is dedicated to providing a well-rounded, intellectually stimulating and physically active environment for older adults. Members can enjoy a wide range of unique lectures, classes and films through the on-site Edgewood LifeLong Learning (ELL) Program. Edgewood’s athletic training along with 80 acres bordered by conservation land and Lake Cochichewick, offer abundant fitness and recreation opportunities – ranging from aquatics, yoga, strength training and other fitness classes to walking the trails, kayaking and fishing. The Edgewood culinary experience is farm-to-table with locally sourced ingredients offered in two dining venues, each with different seasonal menus and daily specials.

As the only LifeCare community in the Merrimack Valley, Edgewood offers refined apartment and cottage independent living for active older adults as well as “Lifestyle Assistance” in independent apartments or cottages, and short and long term health center for members, or the community on a space available basis, in need of additional support as they grow older. Edgewood LifeCare Community boasts lower entrance fees as compared to the Greater Boston area, and monthly rates for services remain stable regardless of the level of care needed. The Meadows Health Center at Edgewood LifeCare Community has been honored for the third year in a row as a U.S. News Best Nursing Home 2014.

Edgewood LifeCare Community is located at 575 Osgood Street in North Andover, MA. For more information, contact (978) 738-6145 or visit http://www.edgewoodrc.org.

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