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Life at Carol Woods is full of many exciting and new experiences. Follow community happenings right here on the Carol Woods community blog.

Adjusting to Carol Woods: A Counterpoint

March 7, 2016

- Although members of the Carol Woods News Committee believe the process of settling in is positive for most residents, they also wanted to note that not all new residents have such a seemingly easy time.

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Residents' Perspectives on Adjusting to Life At Carol Woods

February 19, 2016

- When resident Jan D. suggested writing about adjusting to Carol Woods, it sounded like a wonderful idea to include a wide range of newcomers. So, we invited seven who had been here between three and 30 months

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The Pleasures of the Dog Park

November 3, 2015

- When I inherited the job of managing the Carol Woods Dog Park from Vanna C. in 2012, I had no idea what to expect. Vanna told me the job was whatever I wanted it to be, and over the last three years I have enjoyed it immensely.

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Carol Woods Labyrinth

November 3, 2015

- After more than a year in planning and construction, the Carol Woods labyrinth is ready for walking. It is located on the north side of Building 6 in a quiet setting below the cottages on the Upper Loop.

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Low Vision

November 3, 2015

- “I don’t know why they keep making the type smaller on these medicine bottles.” “Is the print smaller in the NY Times? I swear I have to hold it up to my nose to read it!” “Did they just add that step to my cottage?”

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