Windsor Run Priority List Members Plan with Confidence

"I looked at retirement communities all over the area, but I felt most at home at Windsor Run," says Faylinda Lindner of the Erickson Senior Living community in Matthews, N.C. "On my first visit, I discovered that the residents are really friendly."

In fact, she was so impressed with the community on her first visit that, "I made the decision, that day, to sign up for the Priority List," she says.

With exclusive invites to informational and social events, access to on-campus amenities, right of first refusal on desired floor plans, and planning and moving support, joining the Priority List is the ideal way to get an inside look at community life and plan for a future move to Windsor Run.  

Spending time wisely

After joining the Priority List, Faylinda began receiving invites to a variety of exclusive events, including a Parade of Homes, an activities expo, and an educational series on topics such as finances and moving.

Faylinda especially appreciated the Parade of Homes, as she used it as an opportunity to find a floor plan that would suit her lifestyle.

"I really enjoyed the apartment home tours," she says. "They were very helpful in providing an idea of what it would be like to live here."

She continues, "And during one of my visits, the sales team shared information on all the resources they provide to help you move."

Living the life

But Faylinda notes that her Live the Life stay--an overnight experience in a furnished residence that allows Priority List members to sample amenities, dine at on-campus restaurants, and chat with current residents--was the most impactful.

"Before I arrived, the sales team asked what activities I was interested in," she says. "I told them that I wanted to learn more about the Shalom Club, knitting group, and some of the physical activities. They arranged to have someone representing these activities introduce me to their groups."

During her stay, Faylinda also worked out in the fitness center and walked around the entire campus.

"It was a really helpful way to get better acquainted with the community," she says. "My stay confirmed my first impressions, namely that Windsor Run is a very welcoming community where residents are well provided for and supported by an amazing staff."

She adds, "I left feeling like I could make myself at home here and have no problem joining activities and making new friends."

Reaping the rewards

Set on Windsor Run, Faylinda reached out to Amanda Bates, the community's planning and moving consultant, to begin planning for her future move--another perk of the Priority List.

Bates visited her in her house to measure the furniture she hoped to bring and place it on a mock-up of her new home.

"The plan illustrated how everything would fit," she recalls. "And that was a big relief because I didn't think it all would! These plans were also very helpful to the movers because they knew exactly where to put everything."

Thanks to all the careful preparation, Faylinda experienced a stress-free move to the community in February 2024. "Windsor Run could not have made my move any easier," she says.

Now, she's living life to the fullest in her new home. In addition to keeping up with the activities she enjoyed during her Live the Life stay, Faylinda is working out regularly and recently joined the book club.

"Windsor Run has wonderful fitness instructors, and I take advantage of almost all the classes offered," she says. "I've also discovered that I really enjoy the numerous learning opportunities and lectures. There are so many wonderful opportunities to take advantage of. I'm very grateful and happy. I love my new home so much."

Risk-free research

Reflecting on her journey to Windsor Run, Faylinda offers one piece of advice: "My advice to someone thinking of moving to Windsor Run is to join the Priority List," she says. "Because the deposit is refundable, it's really a win-win decision."

"The Priority List is a risk-free way to explore our community," agrees Sales Director Ryan Barkley. "The onetime $1,000 deposit gets applied to the entrance deposit for your residence or will be fully refunded, if you ultimately decide to move somewhere else."

He adds, "If you're interested in the vibrant, engaging Windsor Run lifestyle, this is the best way to experience it firsthand!"

Invest in your future self at Windsor Run. From top-notch amenities to affordable, maintenance-free residences, you are sure to live your retirement to the fullest. Request more information today!