"Apart from living in a co-op home where one doesn’t have to worry about shoveling snow, raking up leaves, mowing the lawn, etc., Judy and I decided that we wanted our home to be where our four children and their families would prefer us to be. We don’t want our children to worry about us and at this point in time and in this cooperative, they don’t. We love our children like crazy but we don’t want them showing up every day to check on us…and in this place they don’t. Praise Be!!"

Sid and Judy of Austin

"When a storm comes through, I no longer have to worry about being stuck in my home for days. Here at the Cooperative we have a community to keep us company and so much extra space in the building that we never have to feel closed in because we can’t get out in the storm."

Mary of Austin

"We like that everything is on one level and we don't have to go up and down stairs. We are ready for a change and have enjoyed meeting the members. They are already our new friends."

Neil & Lois of Red Wing

"Hands down, no snow to shovel and maintenance free is the best feature of cooperative housing. Having lived in senior housing when we go south for the winter, we found that the Village Cooperative was everything we were looking for and we love our new home."

Bob of Austin

"I don’t have to shovel the snow anymore! It is so much fun to watch the snow falling and appreciate its beauty knowing I won’t be out there shoveling."

Joyce of Austin

"Utilities – it’s amazing how much money we are saving on utilities! Our home here is about the same size as our old home. We continue to keep track just to see how much money we save….we save over $200 a month!”"

Jim and Vicki of Austin