At The Overlook, residents aren’t just members of a community—they’re creators, collaborators and contributors to a vibrant social scene. One shining example of this is the Brew Crew, one of the many resident-driven clubs in the community. Founded on the shared love of brewing and tasting craft beer, the Brew Crew highlights The Overlook’s commitment …
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Resident Spotlight: The Brew Crew
Dick Ziegler Shares Why The Overlook in Charlton Was the Best Fit
One day, while Dick Ziegler mowed the grass of his 1.5-acre yard in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, it dawned on him. As he sat atop his riding mower, he thought to himself, “I don’t enjoy this anymore.” That revelation was just one of the reasons he and his wife, Gail, began to explore retirement living, and ultimately …
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Hear from The Overlook Residents: 3 Reasons to Move In Early
When is it “too early” to move to a retirement community? Is it too early when you’re healthy, active and can enjoy all of the lifestyle perks and amenities that come with living at a CCRC like The Overlook in scenic Charlton, Massachusetts? Of course not! We think it’s never really too early, especially because …
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Audrey & Peter Johnson Join The Overlook Senior Living in Charlton
“We had absolutely no intention of moving anywhere during a pandemic,” Audrey Johnson said over the phone as we got to know her and her husband, Peter, two of the newest residents at The Overlook in Charlton, Massachusetts. However, the more we spoke with the Johnsons, the more it became clear that they are glad …
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Meet Burt & Dana: Enhancing Life at The Overlook CCRC in Charlton
It started with two new friends taking regular walks around The Overlook’s scenic park-like grounds, and it quickly blossomed into one of the most vibrant resident-led committees at our Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in Charlton, Massachusetts. This is the story of the beautification committee at The Overlook, which was founded by enthusiastic residents Burt …
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Why Kathy Berg Loves Life at The Overlook
The Overlook is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in Charlton, MA, that provides stellar amenities and services to its vibrant and active community. You’ll find a lot of reasons to love The Overlook including the gorgeous, 450-acre campus, the award-winning, chef-prepared dining and the wealth of programs and activities. But ultimately, what really makes …
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Meet Resident Bob Fulmer: “I Enjoy Everything Here!”
For Bob Fulmer, The Overlook offered a chance to be close to family. After working for General Electric for 38 years in Schenectady, New York, Bob retired to Michigan with his wife, Marilyn. While they thoroughly enjoyed their time in Michigan, they wanted to be closer to their son and grandchildren. “We toured the area …
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Why Bob and Tina Chose The Overlook
The Overlook is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in Charlton, MA, known for its spacious 450-acre campus and top-tier active lifestyle. People choose The Overlook for a wide variety of reasons, from its masonic roots to its delicious, farm-to-table dining. To get more insight, we spoke with Bob and Tina Burnham about what …
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Meet Jennie Frisella: New England Native and Avid Gardener
Jennie Frisella moved from her home in New Hampshire to The Overlook in Charlton, MA. She wanted to be closer to her daughter and young grandchildren and enjoy the benefits of a maintenance-free retirement lifestyle. However, the life she found at her new home held much more than she originally anticipated. “My daughter who lives …
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