"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

"My house was too big and my yard work got to be too much for me. I wanted something maintenance-free that was safe and secure. My family also feels better that I will be in a safe and healthy environment."

Colleen of Albert Lea

"The convenience of the laundry is the best! At our old home laundry took so much time because we were constantly running downstairs to change the laundry and carrying everything back upstairs. Here at the Village Cooperative I can do my laundry plus other things at the same time and now it is a convenience that I can no longer live without."

DoLores 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

"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

"Growing up in Alexandria, we struggled with the snow and ice, and now we have the freedom from shoveling and sanding. The carefree, maintenance-free living, while living with other couples our age, with similar interests and lifestyles are a huge benefit. We are so glad we made the decision we did!"

Ron and Lea of Mason City