MICHELLE GOLLAPALLI TO LEAD THE SIMPSON BOARD

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Michelle Gollapalli, MBA, CFRE, CAP®, has been named to a two-year term as chair of Simpson's board of directors. “This is heart-centered work,” says Gollapalli, who was raised by her grandparents and sees her involvement in senior services as a way to honor them. “I want to continue Simpson’s legacy of innovation, and I look forward to working with the board and the leadership team to showcase the work they are doing for our residents to the outside world.” Gollapalli is vice president of diversity, inclusion & development at ECRI Institute in Plymouth Meeting, PA and immediate past chair of

MICHELLE GOLLAPALLI TO LEAD THE SIMPSON BOARD2025-03-07T15:41:13-05:00

All year ‘round, the livin’ is easy

2025-03-07T16:50:57-05:00

If you own a home, retirement doesn’t mean you stop working. You just stop going to a workplace. If you want to enjoy the freedom of maintenance-free senior living, think about making the move to a retirement community. If you do it right, you’ll not only regain your weekends, but you’ll also avoid the headache and hassle of unexpected repair bills.

All year ‘round, the livin’ is easy2025-03-07T16:50:57-05:00

Meet Dot Koble

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She’s Called Simpson Meadows Home Since 2020 She nailed it! At a time when most women stayed in the kitchen or dipped their toes into the waters of the secretarial pool, Dot Koble studied industrial arts at Millersville and then went on to teach the subject in several Chester County schools.

Meet Dot Koble2025-03-07T15:44:03-05:00

Meet Fred Gates

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He’s Called Simpson Meadows Home Since 2000 And the beat goes on Marching in his father’s footsteps put Fred Gates on a path to his happiest memory and greatest accomplishment in life: wedding Elsie and being married to her for more than 60 years. They met while marching in a parade for what was then called the Lukens Steel Band.

Meet Fred Gates2025-03-07T15:44:49-05:00

Meet Tom Lee

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A burning desire to help others As a kid growing up in Downingtown, Tom Lee would run after the fire trucks when a call came through. He felt connected to the fire department. After all, his two uncles served as chiefs there. That passion never left him, and the fire department became a huge part of his life. “I love helping others and the town,” says Tom.

Meet Tom Lee2025-03-11T05:20:29-04:00

Meet Jim & Lois Caldwell

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They’ve Called Simpson Meadows Home Since 2017 They made the journey to God’s heart Jim and Lois Caldwell have traveled and lived around the world. Since 2017, they have called Simpson Meadows “home.” “Our fellow residents here are very friendly, and it’s a convenient location close to lots of different things,” says Jim, who served four Presbyterian churches over 35 years – two as Paster and two as Missions Pastor.

Meet Jim & Lois Caldwell2025-03-07T15:48:05-05:00

Meet Betty Wilder

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She's Called Simpson Meadows Home Since 2009 She builds creative community Betty Wilder is living proof that it is never too late to make your dreams come true. She published her first novel on her 72nd birthday. Since then she has published several more novels and a memoir, and founded the community’s Scribes weekly writers’ group. She’s also a painter and was once active in the community’s Meadowlarks singing group as the former group director. “Creativity is God’s gift to you,” she said. “Your gift to God is to use it.” The write stuffBorn in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, the former Elizabeth

Meet Betty Wilder2025-03-11T05:19:37-04:00

Meet Ned Lurcott

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He’s Called Simpson Meadows Home Since 2007 He aims for the stars When Edwin “Ned” Lurcott was growing up, his father introduced him to astronomy, often using tools he made himself to view the skies. Years later, Ned would share his knowledge of and passion for the heavens with countless others as the founder of the Chester County Astronomical Society.

Meet Ned Lurcott2025-03-11T05:18:52-04:00

Meet Alice Casner & Alice Smurthwaite

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They’ve Called Simpson Meadows Home Since 2017 Finding connection—and family If you wanted to find long-lost relatives, you could spend countless hours on genealogy websites or send a DNA sample off for testing. Or you could strike up a casual conversation while signing up for a class at Simpson Meadows. That’s how Alice Casner and Alice Smurthwaite learned they were distant cousins.

Meet Alice Casner & Alice Smurthwaite2025-03-11T05:18:12-04:00

Meet Donald “Buster” Needham

2025-03-07T15:53:55-05:00

He’s Called Jenner’s Pond Home Since 2018 Mushrooms and much more West Grove native Donald “Buster” Needham had just left for the Army in Albuquerque, New Mexico. “I didn’t get as much time with him as I wished,” Buster says of his father, who worked dairy cattle in the summer and grew mushrooms in the winter. When Buster finished his time with the Army, he returned to Chester County and in 1958 went into the mushroom business with his mother for a while.

Meet Donald “Buster” Needham2025-03-07T15:53:55-05:00
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