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keep active, he plays golf three to five
times a week, plays the electric piano,
and does crossword puzzles and a lot
of reading.
"I was very fortunate because I
enjoyed my job and had a great deal of
responsibility in my profession — and I
miss the interaction with people. But
now I'm having fun just coasting," he
said.
Dr. Carron, 71, of West Bloomfield,
was a dentist for 44 years before retiring
two years ago. "I feel I made a smooth
transition into retirement," he said.
"The only financial 'seminars' I needed
were discussions with my wife, Ann.
She's also sort of my financial planner.
"When I considered retirement, my
first thought was: 'Can I afford it?'
Then we went over all of the financial
aspects of retirement. That's where my
IRAs over the years and my other
investments came in handy," he said.
"My advice is to start the retirement
planning process early."
With a first inkling of retiring, Dr.
Carron sold his practice in 1994 and
worked for the purchaser part-time for
four years. "Besides wanting to slow
down, I really disliked all of the admin-
istrative work that now goes with the
job, mainly the insurance paper work.
It became somewhat of a chore. But I
miss the rapport with the patients and
the friendships that were started along
the way."
During that four-year period, the
Canons sold their West Bloomfield
home of 24 years and moved to an
apartment. His decision toward corn-
plete retirement also was prompted by a
touch of arthritis in his hands, then
open-heart surgery — although he now
walks a few miles on a treadmill four
days a week at the Jewish Community
Center.
"That's also a great place for retire-
ment advice," Dr. Carron quipped. "I
got plenty of suggestions from all of my
cronies at the Center. Most of those
who already had retired said it took
about one hour to adjust. The Center
also is a good place to check your stocks
(on TV) while you're working out.
"Before I retired, I took risks in the
market. As a retiree, I'm in it for the
long haul." The Canons, married for
51 years, travel a lot, usually to visit
their children, do crossword puzzles
and volunteer at the annual Jewish film
festivals. 0

The Heritage
The Greater Detroit Chapter of Hadassah
Sherwood Studios

in partnership for

The Goldyne Saved Institute of Gene Therapy in Jerusalem

for

"THE HERITAGE ON PARADE FOR HADASSAH"

Come and experience a showcase of designer apartments for
contemporary senior living.

Premier Benefit Dinner

Community Open House

Sunday, July 9th
5:00 - 9:00 pm

Monday, July 10th
11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Enjoy cocktails, hos d'oeuves and
gourmet dinner* created by The
Heritage's Executive Chef. Music by
Tony Russo and his Orchestra.

Experience fine food*
and entertainment plus tour
designer apartments.

$30.00 Donation

$10.00 Donation

(tax deductible to full extent of the law)

(tax deductible to full extent of the law)

* Dietary laws observed

* Dietary laws observed

at

BROOKDALE

THE HERITAGE

25800 West Eleven Miles Road • Southfield, MI 48034 Road

(between Inkster & Middlebelt Road.)

Complementary valet parking

Honorary Chair: Shirley Shultz - for her exemplary devotion to Hadassah

Send donations to:

The Greater Detroit Chapter of Hadassah
5030 Orchard Lake Road • West Bloomfield, Michigan 48323

To RSVP by Monday July 3rd or for more information call:

248-208-9393

Exceptional Senior Living.

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The Heritage of Southfield provides equal housing opportunities to persons 62 years of age or older.

www.brookdaleliving. coin

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