St. George Village

Good Neighbors

When Jim and Mary Beth Devers and Judy and Jerry Prophitt became neighbors at St. George Village, they certainly werent strangers. The two couples, who had previously been neighbors for years in a nearby community of townhomes, along with a fellow neighbor, Darla Auer, became neighbors all over again in their choice of retirement community.

While the group didnt consciously make a joint decision to move to St. George Village together, they found that the community fulfilled the items on each of their wish lists. The Deverses and Prophitts had certain criteria that had to be met by the retirement community they chose.

For the Prophitts, stability and a plan for the future weighed heavily in their decision.

We liked the stability of St. George Village, that it is and always has been owned by the Catholic Archdiocese. Many retirement communities are constantly being bought and sold, said Jerry. Additionally, we liked the fact that St. George Village is a LifeCare community, committed to providing a lifetime of care. We wanted the assurance that if one or both of us need healthcare, we can afford it.

The Deverses were looking for a community that offered an active, independent lifestyle that would fit their needs at this stage of their retirement and beyond.

If we were going to make this kind of change, we felt it was important to do it while we were young enough to adjust and enjoy it, said Mary Beth. Also, it was nice that we could make the decision for our own future and not leave it for our children to make in the event of an emergency.

For Jim, who walks the family dog, Willy, all around the St. George Village grounds, a pet-friendly community was one of the most important items on his checklist. It was important that Willy would be welcome here! he said.

Both couples express their happiness at having a full schedule of activities from which to choose, and that they have enjoyed making friends with their neighbors throughout the community. From hopping on the bus for day trips to destinations like the Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers and Tellus Museum in Cartersville, and working out in exercise classes and the fitness center, to volunteering as hallway safety monitors and serving on the activities and grounds committees, the Deverses and Prophitts have quickly acclimated to the community.

And they all say its been pretty easy to do so.
Everyone who lives and works here is so welcoming, said Judy. People are not clique-ish.

Jerry adds that it only takes talking to a neighbor here and there to make new connections.

The people really make this place, he said. The residents have a million interesting stories.

The group agrees that they all appreciate the neighborhood feel of St. George Village.

We have no regrets about moving here, said Mary Beth. It just feels like home.

At St. George Village, we recognize the value of having a strong social network, and that providing an atmosphere that promotes neighbors helping neighbors strengthens our entire community. Part of our mission as a Life Plan community is to encourage our residents to engage fully in life by giving them opportunities to participate in a wide range of activities and events they enjoy, strengthen their existing connections, and foster new friendships. From fitness classes and planned travel, to educational workshops and volunteer projects, there is always something new, exciting, and fun to do with neighbors here who share your interests.

We cordially invite you to come see why life at St. George Village is neighborly!  Experience our warm and welcoming environment; take a tour; and stay for lunch. Call 678-987-0402 for a confidential appointment. Find more details about our community, lifestyle, and residents online at StGeorgeVillage.org, and on Facebook and Pinterest.

St. George Village
11350 Woodstock Road, Roswell, Georgia 30075
770-645-2340, or toll free 866-826-3400
StGeorgeVillage.com