10/01/2026
Words of Wisdom from Our Residents
Celebrating National Seniors Day 🍎
Over a warm cup of apple c***r, we asked our residents:
“What advice would you give to your younger self or to the younger generation today?”
Here are their wonderful words of wisdom:
“Enjoy each day.”
— Ross
“Spend your money wisely.”
— Ross
“Get a good education, a good job, and marry well.”
— Irene & Ralph
“Be truthful and honest, and go to school.”
— Anne C.
“Train to do a blue-collar job and apprenticeship.”
— Tony
“I would tell my younger self to stay in the Navy instead of leaving after three years.”
— Tony
“Grow old in a happy place like I found.”
— Carolyn
“Travel and take adventures.” “Education, money, and travel.”
— Wanda
“Do it now.”
— Diane
“Listen to your mom.”
— Donna S.
“Choose your friends wisely.”
— Sandra H.
“When the going gets difficult, don’t give up.”
— Lloyd
“Don’t get old!”
— Tom S.
“Keep interests in many things.”
— Merlin
“Listen to your mom and dad.”
— Sandra M.
Different lives, different experiences, and different lessons—but each piece of advice comes from a lifetime of memories, challenges, adventures, and accomplishments.
Happy National Seniors Day from the residents of Chartwell Orchards!
