DESPITE SHOPPING AROUND DOROTHY IS HAPPY HER YELLOW BRICK ROAD ALWAYS ENDS WITH MUIR
SENSIBLE shopper, Dorothy Howes, still loves living with Muir after 38 years as a resident.
Comfortable in a flat at the McCartney House sheltered housing scheme, when she isn’t enjoying a shopping trip she is busy enjoying time with friends and neighbours.
At 95, Mrs Howes hasn’t lost her appetite for a trip into town with one of her five sons and daughter whenever the opportunity arises, and she’s always happy to come home to Muir at the end of a busy day.
“I really enjoy shopping and going around the shops,” Mrs Howes said.
“But I also really like my flat and I’m happy here.
“I love it at McCartney House – there’s always something going on.
“I have a lot of laughs – that’s what keeps me going. There’s a good atmosphere.”
Mrs Howes was a Muir resident before moving to the Association’s sheltered scheme, and wanted to stay with us when she saw what we could offer locally to where she’d always lived.
“I have a nice garden here and it’s nice to chat with other residents,” she said.
“The scheme manager is wonderful and there are nice lunches and entertainment – even ‘Fish and Chip’ days which I always enjoy.
“The main lounge is comfortable and when I want to rest I can come back to my flat knowing I can go back out and socialise with other residents again whenever I want.”
McCartney House is a sheltered scheme for adults over 60 years of age, with independent living, but with support available should it become necessary.
To learn more about sheltered living with Muir Group Housing Association, visit https://www.muir.org.uk/sheltered