Michigan Retirees Stake Their Claim in Oakland County! 4 Erickson's New Community Breaks Ground Amidst Much Fanfare Now, MICHIGAN — More than 400 people attended the official Groundbreaking Ceremony for Fox Run Village, Erickson Retirement Communities' new, 100-acre community being devel- oped in Oakland County. On hand to celebrate the spe- cial occasion were the future resi- dents of Fox Run Village who wisely joined the risk-free Priority List to secure their spot to move to this popular new community. They received warm congratu- lations from such dignitaries as Novi City Manager Rick Helvvig and John Erickson, CEO and Chairman of Erickson Retirement Communities. In addressing the crowd, Mr. Erickson restated his company's mission to "provide the highest quality retirement to the greatest number of peo- ple and to make this wonderful lifestyle affordable." Guests gathered round as cer- emonial shovels pierced the ground for a special tree planting on the future site of Fox Run Village. They were treated to a sumptuous buffet luncheon and musical entertainment. Also participating in the day's festivities was Meadowbrook Elementary's 5th grade class, who sang a short medley to commemo- 4011111‘ _rate the Groundbreaking. Active lifestyle year round - Opening in the summer of 2003, Fox Run Village will offer an active,- independent lifestyle with on-site health care, and the estate saving 100% Refundable Entrance Deposit pioneered by Erickson. The campus-style community will feature maintenance-free apartments and all of the build- ings on campus will be connect- ed to one another by plush-car- peted, climate-controlled walk- ways. The Ascot Clubhouse will include the Aquatics Center with all-season pool and whirlpool spa, Fitness Complex, formal and casual dining, plus conveniences like shopping, banking, and a physician-staffed Medical Center. Built on experience For the past 20 years, Erickson Retirement Communities has been building and managing campus-style com- munities in 6 states including Michigan, where retirees have made Henry Ford Village in Dearborn the most popular retire- f. ire The official Groundbreaking Ceremony for Fox Run Village welcomed Erickson's newest community with fine food and festivities! ment community in the state. More than 8,600 residents live in an Erickson community. "This is a historic day for retirees in Michigan," says Carolyn Ives, Fox Run Village retirement counselor. "Fox Run Village has everything they're looking for — a worry-free retire- ment, superior amenities and serv- ices for an active, healthy lifestyle, and the kind of afford- able investment that protects their hard-earned nest egg." While the first residence building, Meadowbrook Square, is nearly sold out due to the over- whelming response, Carolyn urges people to call the Welcome Center to find out how they too can secure their place in line to move to this remarkable community. Call the Fox Run Village Welcome Center today for your free Retirement Information Kit. (248) 926-5200 or 1-800-843-1433 Fox &)N VILLAGE Welcome Center 41000 13 Mile Road Novi, MI 48377 m Erickson * We put our promises in writing. Ask for the Residence and Care Agreement. Retirement Communities Real bagel size, Real bagel taste. RESTAURANT Filet Mignon Thursdays $13.95 (Troy Only) Lobster Tuesdays $10.95 Phone (248) 960-3111 14 Mile & Haggerty Rd. in the Newberry Suare Shopping Center 5 ■ BBO Grill on the Table ■ Best Sushi Bar in Town ■ Full Service Cocktail Lounge ■ Traditional Floor Sitting Rooms Available ■ Free Karaoke 9:00 p.m. with dining or drinking — FRESH GROUND FLOUR MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE! - ■ New Seoul Garden Authentic Korean & Japanese Cuisine www.newseoulgarden.com newseoul@hotmail.com Open Daily Troy • 1477 John R. 248.588.6000 Toys 'V Us ew Seoul Garden Phone (248) 827-1600 *Detroit • 4222 2nd Ave. 313.832.1616 27566 Northwestern Hwy. Southfield, MI 48034 C o m p a n Bring this ad LINCOLN 111111111111111111111111111M 1111.111111111111 with you on your next visit and RECEIVE $1 OFF an .urchase. 248. 4ti.A833 v. 248.433.0297 6/7 2002 91