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A historical community, majorityt of the residents are long term. With a 1st, and 2nd, generation and progression has been slow but, due to inflation. Our 3rd generation has moved on to better surroundings because of this practice.
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It's friendly because caring for the elderly.
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we feeling because at out recreation center. we have multiple activies for the elders.
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A historical community, majorityt of the residents are long term. With a 1st, and 2nd, generation and progression has been slow but, due to inflation. Our 3rd generation has moved on to better surroundings because of this practice.