"What I enjoy most about Carolina Meadows is the quality and diversity of the people. There is a cosmopolitan atmosphere here, with new-found friends and neighbors who’ve lived all over the country." Bill Aycock
	Bill Aycock, Chancellor Emeritus, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Life is for fulfillment of personal pleasures and societal obligation. As a scientist, I believe in the physical world and its laws and rationality. As a physician, I believe in the furtherance of individual health and public welfare. As a psychiatrist and humanist, I believe in the promotion of human potentials and of ethical standards. On social issues, I am liberal, but fiscally conservative. Erwin Smarr

"I find not only the woodworking equipment, but all of the facilities at Carolina Meadows to be of first class quality. Since moving here, I’ve made an entertainment center." Ed Kastner
Mr. Ed Kastner, Former pilot, LaSalle, Illinois photo by CH News Grant Halverson

I remain an optimist. My glass is half full not half empty. The body ages but the mind does not. There’s no point in mulling over the past and what might have been. There is always a future. There’s still much to learn and much to do. Des Reilly

	"The mix of people is very stimulating, 50% from the North, 50% from the South. I am an addicted gardener and have 8,000 books, so we wanted our own home that could support these things. We are independent and travel — when we go on trips, we don’t have to worry about security." Dick Ballard
	Dick Ballard, Carolina Meadows resident from Connecticut and current President of the Residents Association

For yourself and those around you, do the best with what you have in the time that remains; the effort can bring many pleasant surprises. Vincent Freimarck

"The interest on what we invest here is shared with our heirs. It’s also possible for our family to inherit our home. And, we can arrange our own life here, rather than having rules made for us. For instance, we can use our meal quota to throw a party instead of eating in the dining room every day." Bob Kent
Betty and Bob Kent

Enter into Life enthusiastically - play with vigor - find beauty in small things - learn from mistakes-know yourself - make choices wisely - love passionately - give generously - treasure the past - celebrate the present- have faith in the future - accept differences -practice appreciation - be forgiving - grow old gracefully. Ellie Moore

	"What a comfort it is for me and my family to know I am in a safe and secure environment. I have the opportunity to participate in decisions that affect my daily life, and I have made many new friends among residents who have a wide range of talents and life experiences." Helaine Plaut
	Helaine Plaut photo by CH News Grant Halverson

To live my life without design
To shine in other's eyes.
To stop and give a helping hand
To those men may despise.
Mayhew Bear

"It is great to get back to Carolina Meadows after our summer vacation. Our friends here are glad to see us, the campus is as beautiful as ever, and our villa is cozy and inviting. The pool is waiting, the golf course calls, and fall activities are commencing. What a wonderful feeling! There’s nothing like it. How fortunate we are to call Carolina Meadows home." Ruth and George Morrow
Ruth and George Morrow

Reflect on the bright side and the beautiful.
Encourage, support, help and love others.
Forgive and forget what I cannot change.
Keep active, involved and strive to expand horizons.
Think ahead, plan and be eternally grateful.
Dick Ballard

	"The excellent social program and many activities make it possible to meet people and make many friends. This is a fine physical facility with a beautiful swimming pool and a fully equipped exercise room." Ed Hassellblad
	Ed Hassellblad