Life is a series of new beginnings. New residents of Thurber Tower, an independent living residence in Columbus, Ohio, redirect their energy to new life patterns and Gay Hadley has done just that in the last year. After eight decades of life in Columbus, Gay moved to Thurber Tower in 2012. Among her many activities, Gay is a writer -- and life in Thurber Tower offered abundant inspiration. This book collects her writings from Year One as she explored life in her new home. Gay Hadley's creative writings allow you to explore the world of living in a senior community. Brace yourself, parts of this new world may surprise you! Thank you, Gay, for capturing the essence of life here at Thurber Tower. -from the Foreword by Joel Wrobbel