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34 SAVANNAHCHAMBER.COM ACTIVE LIVING Several local programs help seniors lead healthy, well-informed and socially and physically active lives. Founded in 1959, Senior Citizens Inc. (912-236-0363) offers multiple programs and operates neighborhood centers for seniors throughout the Savannah area. The organization's Learning Center provides classes, special programs, lunchtime lectures and travel excursions for active adults. Senior Citizens Inc. also helps seniors maintain independence with its Adult Daytime Care Centers and in-home nursing, personal- care, homemaking and companion services, home-delivered meals and care advisors. Smart Senior (912-352-4405), a program operated by the St. Joseph's/ Candler Health System, provides seniors with medical screenings, social and recreational opportunities, seminars on health and other topics, and other benefi ts. Ready to Retire? With Savannah's subtropical climate, wealth of educational, cultural and recreational activities and access to health care, retirement living is richly rewarding. Retirement & Assisted Living * Buckingham South Assisted Living 912-355-5550 buckinghamsouth.com Harmony at Savannah 912-244-9880 harmonyatsavannah.com Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head 843-919-2032 latitudemargaritaville.com The Marshes of Skidaway Island 912-598-5030 800-889-6238 marshesofskidaway.org Oaks at Habersham 912-352-0070 oakseniorliving.com/communities/ habersham-ga/ Oaks at Pooler 912-348-2360 oaksseniorliving.com Oaks at Savannah 912-354-6185 oaksseniorliving.com/ communities/savannah-ga Romana Riley Lofts — 55+ Senior Community 912-253-2994 fairwaymanagement.com Savannah Square Retirement Community 912-927-7550 savannahsquareretirement.com Sunabella Senior Living 912-925-8853 sunabellaseniorliving.com Thrive on Skidaway 912-295-4220 thrivesl.com/skidaway *Chamber members J O H N A L E X A N D E R P H O T O G R A P H Y L I V I N G H E R E Harmony at Savannah H A R M O N Y A T S A V A N N A H NEVER TOO LATE Seniors seeking to continue their education can pursue degrees and noncredit courses at area colleges. Tuition at state colleges and universities may be free (on a space-available basis) for those 62 and older. MILITARY RETIREES The area proves particularly attractive to military retirees. Savannah is home to Hunter Army Airfi eld, a large military installation that is part of the larger-still Fort Stewart in nearby Hinesville. The Savannah VA Outpatient Clinic provides primary care, mental health, physical therapy and the specialties of dermatology, gynecology, ophthalmology and podiatry. Savannah is also home to a wide array of social and service- oriented organizations for veterans.