Margo and Harry Hiltz Enjoy the Amenities and Conveniences of Their New Siena Lakes Home

In 2021, Margo and Harry Hiltz moved to Siena Lakes, an Erickson Senior Living community in Naples, Fla., eagerly anticipating their exciting new life. 

Based on the experience of Margo's parents, Mark and Petie Snyder, who had lived at Oak Crest, an Erickson Senior Living community in Parkville, Md., the couple were eager to enjoy the same maintenance-free, amenity-rich lifestyle they enjoyed.

"I visited my parents at Oak Crest, between one and three times a week for 11 years. I was impressed with the way management ran things," says Margo. "I no longer worried about them. If something happened, I knew they'd be taken care of."

Retiring to Florida, from Maryland in 2015, Siena Lakes offered the couple the opportunity to enjoy the Erickson Senior Living lifestyle in Florida. 

"They had everything Harry and I wanted," says Margo.

Maintenance-free living

One of the things Margo and Harry looked forward to the most with their move was the freedom from the worries and responsibilities of maintaining their house. As Siena Lakes residents they now have the maintenance-free lifestyle they wanted. If an appliance needs to be fixed or replaced, they just make one call to the General Services team, and it's taken care of.

"I'm so glad we no longer have the responsibilities of our house," says Margo. "If I have a light bulb go out, General Services comes and changes it. When I come back home on Thursdays, housekeeping has been here, and our home smells fresh, it's clean, and the glass is glistening. I think, 'Yay! I don't have to do this anymore!'"

The Hiltzes also enjoy the many benefits of Siena Lakes' monthly service package covering the costs of heating and air conditioning; most utilities; flexible dining plans in four restaurants; maintenance, including repair and replacement of appliances; a fitness center and swimming pool; and regularly scheduled transportation. 

"I just write one check and I'm done! I don't have to worry about paying the utilities or for the water or anything," says Margo.

The monthly service package also includes the peace of mind that comes from 24-hour security and emergency response. When Harry experienced a medical issue, Margo simply pulled the emergency cord in their apartment, and security arrived in minutes. As trained emergency medical technicians (EMTs), the Siena Lakes security team is equipped to handle a wide variety of problems, calling an ambulance if necessary, or contacting a Siena Lakes physician who is on-call 24/7.

"I love the security here," Margo says. "I know that if we need help, we will have it within minutes."

The couple also appreciates that when they travel, they simply lock their front door and go. On-campus security ensures that their apartment is safe and secure when they're away.

An array of amenities

Free from worries, the couple participates in a variety of activities and groups that match their unique interests. Margo currently volunteers on the Resident Services Committee's guest services committee.

They plan activities like musical performances, trivia, trips to local theaters, and other events. "We do things both on and off campus," Margo says.

An avid card player, Margo organizes games of canasta with neighbors and plays the card game Hand, Knee, and Foot. She also serves as a general on the Resident Emergency Advisory Team, working with Siena Lakes management, as needed, to relay information regarding any weather emergencies to all of the residents in her building. 

Like his wife, Harry enjoys giving back to his neighbors, serving on both the IT committee and of a new committee for residents who are hearing or visually impaired. 

The couple also appreciates time spent with their new Siena Lakes neighbors. On Friday mornings they enjoy friendly conversation and freshly made baked goods at Pietra's Bar.

"Everybody sits down, has a piece of cake, and talks about anything that's happening in their lives," she says. "It's an hour to get together before everyone goes off to start their day."

Margo also enjoys taking the occasional moment for herself, looking out one of her apartment home windows onto the courtyard below.

"We look out at a peaceful Zen garden. Looking out at it brings you down to earth," she says. "It really is carefree living."

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