As we looked for a name for this new concept, Opus was the idea that seemed to represent our work in two important ways. First, we believe in older adults – that the best of life can still lie ahead – that drawing on everything they have experienced can culminate in a masterwork – their life’s Opus. Second, in addition to each individual’s “Opus”, the term also applies to the community as a whole. An Opus is a musical masterpiece that draws on every instrument in the orchestra. A violin by itself can be beautiful. A bassoon solo can be exquisite. But when you combine all the diverse and different sounds from all of the instruments, it is the combination of each unique sound coming together that creates an Opus – a masterwork. The people in our communities, each an individual, all joining together, will create our Magnum Opus.