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post.mnsun.com Local Business Today • Thursday, March 21, 2019 Page 5 Welcome Home…From our Family to Yours With weather like we have just experienced, a winter without shoveling snow sounds very appealing. If you are considering downsizing, there is no need to leave the city you love. You’ll find a wonderful new home at Copperfield Hill. Copperfield Hill is located at 4200 40th Avenue North, just off Bottineau Boulevard. It first opened its doors in 1986 and has been serving adults 55 and up for 33 years. This vibrant community is home to more than 200 residents and offers a wide range of care options that fit different financial needs. “The beauty of our community is the flexibility for individuals to move in independently and as their needs change, add services that allow them to age in place,” said Charlotte Hoes, Community Liaison. Copperfield Hill’s History The Farr family, which still owns and operates the community, originally built Copperfield Hill for the founder’s mother, Elva, a widow living on her own. “The more time passed after my father’s death, the more I called mom to see how she was and the more I worried,” said Elva’s son, Darrel Farr. “Her living on her own, I knew was causing my very outgoing of facilities both inside and out. On site services include transportation, pastoral care, podiatry, audiology and even a local chiropractor who makes visits weekly. “We are always adapting to accommodate the “We are always adapting to accommodate the particular needs of residents.” Todd Klein Executive Director mother, to become lonely and her personal care was slipping. I knew I had to do something to reverse this downward trend in her life. Elva Farr was one of the original residents when the building opened. She enjoyed living there for fourteen years. Today the community features independent living and assisted living apartments, as well as memory care. Although Copperfield Hill has been in Robbinsdale for 33 years, there is constant upgrading 4200 40th Ave North, Robbinsdale 763.277.1001 www.copperfieldhill.com particular needs of residents,” said Todd Klein, Executive Director of Copperfield Hill. One thing that won’t change is Copperfield’s commitment to the community. “Robbinsdale is a fantastic city with a small town feel and Copperfield Hill fits in with what that is. Copperfield Hill is family. We are a family owned and operated business proud to be serving seniors. Rest assured that is not going to change. A consistent team of caregivers with many employees who have devoted long careers here, is at the heart of our dedication to excellent service,” said Klein. As an anchor in Robbinsdale, with a large employee and resident base, Copperfield Hill is an active member in the business community. Being a solid and consistent resource for Robbinsdale and surrounding communities is in the fore front. Participation with the Robbinsdale Senior Commission, Chamber of Commerce, Friendly Robins Senior Group, as well as, the Bird Town Half Marathon and Whiz Bang Days are ways Copperfield stays connected. Striving to always be a communityresource,Copperfield Hill and Robbinsdale United Church of Christ host a monthly social event aimed at bringing people together. The New Leisure Age is held the second Thursday of the month from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm at RUCC. The program includes: cards and games, a light lunch and entertainment. It helps provide social engagement for local seniors. “Not only is enjoying a social activity fun, it is key to preventing isolation which can lead to depression,” said Hoes. In 2019, for the 9th year in a row, Copperfield Hill was recognized with the Sun Post’s Readers’ Choice Award for “Best Retirement Community”. For more information about Copperfield Hill, or to schedule a tour, go to www.copperfieldhill.com or call 763-277-1001.