Pare the list down to two or three and check them out thoroughly. When you are down to one, plan to spend several weeks there before the final decision is made. Don't tell your kids until you have made up your mind. Move into your retirement community while you are young enough to enjoy the activities and establish friendships that will support you through the inevitable changes that come with aging. If something doesn't work out, do something else.
Every situation is different.
It is important for each of us to have as much information as possible before making major transition decisions in life. The Rev. Bill and Mrs. Sylvia Dalke serve as Director and Associate, respectively, for Conference Relations. For the most complete listing of upcoming events, visit the Pre-Retirement Seminars web page . In early February, all active and retired clergy members of the Annuity Fund received a special gift from the Pension Boards -Line by Line, a video resource designed to assist ministers in preparing their 2000 federal income tax returns. 2784 to verify your correct address and request that one be sent to you.