Clik here to view.
The Crowd Filled the Room at The Cloister Neighborhood Covered Dish Supper
Tuesday, March 12 the crowd filled the room at the Cloister Neighborhood Covered Dish Supper. They had to set up an additional table in a corner of the large meeting room. I didn’t do a count but...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Why America Pays Too Much For Health Care
On March 23, 2010, President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act yet most of our healthcare cost increases are out of our hands….and here’s why. From Tennessean Sunday, March 24,2013 Health care is...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Safer Driving on Cloister Streets…and Maybe Save Money
I had someone drive into the side of my car as I was driving on a street at The Cloister. She was simply backing out of her driveway and did not notice my car as I turned onto her street and drove past...
View ArticleClik here to view.
We Will Be Forced to Eat Dirt
Obama is proposing to change the way the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is calculated. The CPI is used to determine future increases in Social Security, other benefits, and even wages. If the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The 2013 Pool Season at The Cloister
We had another enjoyable event at Tuesday’s Covered Dish Supper. Dixie and the gang did a great job setting up. They even put aside an appetizer area before the individual tables were called up for the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Two Beautiful Lakes Within Nashville City Limits….Just a Short Drive Away
I-440 was built on a railroad right-of-way leading to Radnor Lake…. Radnor Lake is an 85 acre lake from which the state park was named. It has abundant wildlife and foliage. Radnor Lake State Natural...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Sometimes We at The Cloister Need To “Call Charles”….
We Cloister homeowners are sometimes in a situation where something in our Cloister home is broken or is simply worn and needs a replacement. At one time I had the tools, energy, and physical ability...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Green Hills meals service wants to find more clients
Recent Newspaper Article…. Mobile Meals, another non- profit meals service, has been operating in Green Hills and surrounding neighborhoods for almost four decades. The service supported by several...
View ArticleClik here to view.
A Subject We Usually Don’t Talk About
Last month I had my right shoulder joint replaced. A serious but a somewhat routine surgery, except for a complication I faced, I am right handed and additional arthritis prevents me from reaching...
View ArticleClik here to view.
If He Knew He Would Live This Long…….
A friend recently told me; “If I knew I would live this long I would have taken better care of my body.” I agree with him because of my own experiences. Viet Nam injuries along with a motorcycle wreck...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Protecting Ourselves at The Cloister
Tennessee’s Stand Your Ground Law is similar to Florida’s where the Zimmerman trial was held. This information may be of interest to those Cloister neighbors who keep, or are considering, firearms in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
What is Warner Park and The Cloister Neighborhood Group?
What is this “Nextdoor.com Neighborhood Group” I am registered with Nextdoor.com. I noticed that 11 homeowners from the local neighborhood have connected through Nextdoor. This is what The Tennessean...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Medicare Expands Competitive Bidding Program for Durable Medical Equipment
I have been contacted about my CPAP gear. It can be somewhat complicated and may require changing suppliers. The 2003 law that created the Medicare Part D program also changed the way Medicare pays for...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Cloister Condo YTD Sales thru July 2013
Cloister units were built as either two or three bedroom units with options which included an extra den room, one or two car garage, fireplace, and bay windows. Naturally these show up in the appraised...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Help For Cloister Neighbors Who Need It
“Grow old along with me! The best is yet to be, the last of life, for which the first was made. Our times are in his hand who saith, ‘A whole I planned, youth shows but half; Trust God: See all, nor be...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Microwaving My Breakfast Eggs
I once tried to microwave an egg, the yolk exploded and sprayed the inside of the microwave oven, a giant mess.but….. I now use the microwave to make my breakfast eggs…..here’s how. I use a modified...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Important Information for Medicare Beneficiaries
The September 30, 2013, issue of Elder Law FAX is now available for viewing on www.ElderLawEducation.com.Elder Law FAX is a free newsletter published every other week by Elder Law...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Low-Cost Options for Aging in Place Improvements
According to the SRES Council (Seniors Real Estate Specialist), here are some low-cost options for your current home for aging in place. Safety Improvements Flooring: carpeting is better than area rugs...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Cloister Home Sales Trends
We are Seeing Increasing Demand and Prices for Cloister Homes Cloister homes are selling for more than appraised value….
View ArticleClik here to view.
West Meade Neighborhood Home Sales
Compare this year sales of homes in the West Meade neighborhood with sales in The Cloister at Saint Henry. This is what West Meade home sales look like…. Compare with sales at The Cloister…. Cloister...
View Article
