SL_MEADOWWOOD_Profile_0919 . qxp_Profile 9 / 13 / 19 10 : 04 AM Page 2 “ Wise Land Use ” by the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy in 2016 . Focused on Health and Wellness Meadowood’s uniqueness extends far beyond its vast natural resources . Just ask Helene Boclair , who has been a Meadowood resident for the past six years . As current president of the Meadowood Residents Association , she works closely with the administration to promote her fellow residents ’ interests and well - being . It’s a demanding position at times , she says , but she likes the “ mental challenge . ” “ Meadowood has given us a great com - munity , and it continues to get better , ” she says , referring specifically to The Grove , a new residential expansion opening this year . “ The residents have a strong voice when it comes to what happens here , and that includes the kinds of activities we have available to us . The Residents Association trails on the campus and the fitness center The fitness center offers classes to suit supports 60 activities and committees — so were nice surprises . ” all residents ’ needs , according to Boclair , much that it’s impossible for one person to Bozorth was born and raised in the whether they’re looking to raise their heart do everything . You pick and choose what Philadelphia area , but his career took him to rate , maintain strength , or simply improve you want to do . ” Virginia , where he lived for more than 30 balance . She credits Becky Anhorn , the For her part , Boclair spends a fair amount years . After his wife passed away , he decided community’s fitness & wellness director , of time at the community’s fitness center , to return to the Philadelphia suburbs . He with continually coming up with inventive participating in classes such as standing aer - already knew about Meadowood when he ideas for classes that challenge residents . obics . She’s also a big fan of water volleyball , started his search for a community to call Like Anderson and Boclair , Allan Bozorth which has become one of Meadowood’s home , but touring the campus and spending is a regular at the fitness center . He has been most popular wellness activities . some time with residents convinced him to minding his fitness for most of his life , so “ The wellness offerings weren’t part of look no further . having the fitness center “ 200 feet from my thedecision - making process when my husband Meadowood suits his lifestyle , he says , in front door ” is a significant benefit . He enjoys and I came here , but it has been a nice part because the campus ’ central location rowing , walking , lifting free weights , and benefit , ” she says . “ I play water volleyball on allows him to “ stay busy and on the move . ” playing water volleyball , as well as occasionally Friday afternoons with other residents . It’s a He spent a lot of time off campus this taking second base for the Meadowood staff great opportunity to laugh at yourself and summer — for example , at shore houses softball team . others . We also play the staff three to four owned by friends and family . He also ventured “ I came here to meet people , to have times a year , and it’s nice to know we can to Ambler , Skippack Village , and downtown fun , and to relax , ” he says . “ The walking beat them once in a while . ” Philadelphia for dining and entertainment . “ I’ve been extremely fortunate in my health , ” he says . “ A lot of people , as they get older , have to slow down because their body Meadowood’s fitness center offers wears out . The exercise I do here pays off by exercise and wellness classes to suit all residents ’ needs . helping me get around better . If doing that means I can keep my strength up and still throw around my suitcases so I can go on a trip somewhere , I’m happy to get off the couch and do it . ” He credits Meadowood with making fitness both accessible and enjoyable for him and his fellow residents . “ I believe in taking care of myself , and I also believe in having fun , ” Bozorth says . “ My goal is not just to live another day but to enjoy ? the day . I feel like I’m doing that here . ” MEADOWOOD D SENIOR LIVING 3205 W Skippack Pike Worcester , PA 19490 ( 610 ) 584 - 1000 Meadowood.net SUBURBANLIFEMAGAZINE.COM SEPTEMBER 2019 | 93