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News and updates from our five communities across the state.

  • Read article 'Successful Emotional Aging'

    Successful Emotional Aging

    September 1, 2015

    Recently, we have learned genetics play less of a role, and physical, emotional and spiritual health have a more important influence on successful emotional aging (SEA).

  • Read article 'A Habit We Should Have'

    A Habit We Should Have

    August 30, 2015

    Habits can make you, or they can break you. The one habit of we ought to have as a Christian is the habit of worship. It should be a holy habit. It should be a hallowed habit.

  • Read article 'Masonic Village Culture – A “Hello” Tradition'

    Masonic Village Culture – A “Hello” Tradition

    August 26, 2015

    There’s an interesting truism at Masonic Village. A lot of us complain about lots mundane things, but few, if any, regret we came here or want to leave. Many, in fact, say, “I wish we had come here earlier.”

  • Read article 'Red Wine: A Soldier in the Fight Against Alzheimer’s Disease'

    Red Wine: A Soldier in the Fight Against Alzheimer’s Disease

    August 25, 2015

    Recent research studies demonstrated the relative risk of dementia was much lower in people who drank moderate amounts of red wine each day compared to those who drank none.

  • Read article 'A Sisterly Spat'

    A Sisterly Spat

    August 23, 2015

    I want to begin with a song. Don’t worry. I’m not going to sing. Perhaps I should say, I want to begin with a song title.

  • Read article 'Bone Health and Vitamin D'

    Bone Health and Vitamin D

    August 18, 2015

    More than 10 years ago, our children and grandchildren were taught vitamin D plays a very important role in the absorption of calcium and the formation of bone.

  • Read article 'Getting Rid of Anger'

    Getting Rid of Anger

    August 16, 2015

    Anger is like ant poison. It needs to be dealt with immediately or it could cause serious damage to our soul. Some of the nicest people have a great deal of anger within them. And interestingly enough, it doesn’t always show.

  • Read article 'Getting the Right Amount of Vitamin B-12'

    Getting the Right Amount of Vitamin B-12

    August 11, 2015

    Vitamin B-12 deficiency is a common problem in older adults, but having enough Vitamin B-12 is an easy way to ensure your body is up to the challenges of daily living.

  • Read article 'No One Likes a Critic'

    No One Likes a Critic

    August 9, 2015

    Have you ever noticed that no matter what you do, you can't please everybody? Somebody, somewhere is going to criticize your best efforts. I have been prone to say you can’t please anybody

  • Read article 'Learning the Ropes as an Intern'

    Learning the Ropes as an Intern

    August 8, 2015

    Being an intern at the Masonic Villages is a is a life changing experience, and great way to gain knowledge and real world experience.

  • Read article 'A Dallas Resident’s Life – In Photos'

    A Dallas Resident’s Life – In Photos

    August 3, 2015

    Masonic Village at Dallas resident Al Exter is an avid photographer who enjoys taking pictures wherever he goes. We hope you enjoy Al's photography as much as we do!

  • Read article 'Good Folks Sometimes Do Stupid Things'

    Good Folks Sometimes Do Stupid Things

    August 2, 2015

    Have you ever noticed that sometimes people do really dumb things? Why do they do things like that?