Explore Ann and John Keesey’s family tree, and you’ll find music at the roots.
The retired music teachers and church musicians recently relocated from Atlanta, Ga., to Ann’s Choice, the Erickson Senior Living community in Bucks County, to be closer to their daughter Janice.
Ann’s mother was a music teacher, and her talent would be passed on to several generations.
Janice and her husband, Matt, share the music directorship at Supplee Presbyterian Church in nearby Maple Glen. Matt also directs the marching band at Temple University.
Janice’s son Scott, who also lives in Atlanta, is a full-time church musician. Janices’s second son Chris – a tech guy by profession – plays drums for a popular local band in Columbus, Ohio.
Is this a case of nature or nurture? Ann and John say a bit of both. “Our family grew up playing and loving music,” she says. “It defines so much of who we are – it’s no surprise that everyone is involved in music in some form or another.”
Ann and John always knew they would retire near at least one of their children. Several years ago, they began researching retirement communities in Bucks County, Atlanta, Ga., and Columbus, Ohio. After comparing what each of the communities had to offer, they agreed that Ann’s Choice met the criteria most important to them. At the top of their list? Finding a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) where higher levels of medical care would be available, should they ever need them.
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