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How close will I be to the nearest hospital? |
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Providence Centralia Hospital is just ¾ of a mile from Stillwaters Estates. |
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What type of emergency service is available? |
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Along with 911 and an excellent Emergency Room at the hospital, each home at Stillwaters is monitored for medical and fire emergencies. |
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How close will I be to grocery stores, banks, pharmacies, gas stations, etc.? |
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Approximately 4 minutes or 1½ miles. |
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Is public transportation available if I prefer not to drive? |
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Along with Senior Transportation, a service provided by our local Senior Services Center, city buses stop at two Stillwaters locations every ½ hour. |
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Are there cultural activities within driving distance? |
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Centralia/Chehalis have their own amateur playhouse and museums, including an outstanding military museum; a community concert program; a summer “Concert In The Park” series; concerts and sporting events at Centralia College and our local high schools; the Southwest Washington Fair; and a variety of other small town events worth attending that give Centralia and Chehalis a distinct Norman Rockwell feeling. In addition, Olympia, our State Capital city is just a 30 minute drive, and offers another whole array of cultural activities. |
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How far is it to a large airport facility when I need to take a trip by airplane? |
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Centralia is approximately 1½ hours from both Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and Portland International Airport. An airport shuttle is available to provide transportation to both. |
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Do I need to drive on a major freeway to get to where I want to go? |
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While I-5 goes north to Tacoma and Seattle and south to Portland through Centralia, all local destinations can be reached without going onto the Interstate highway. |
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Is there an active Senior Services Center in the area? |
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Twin City Senior Services Center is a very active center that provides Senior Transportation, a daily hot lunch program (including “Meals On Wheels”), weekly dances, and a variety of other programs. |
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Are Centralia and Stillwaters Estates safe places to live? |
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While safety is a growing concern in many small towns, Centralia remains a place where people can safely shop or enjoy an evening out. Stillwaters is a gated community where people feel safe, whether walking, driving, or sitting on their porches or patios. |
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Is there a community college or a four-year college in the area that offers a Senior Adult education program? |
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In addition to St. Martins and Evergreen College in Olympia, Centralia Community College regularly offers classes for senior citizens. Some are hosted by the Senior Services Center, and some are offered at Stillwaters Estates. |
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Are there a variety of churches in the area to choose from? |
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Centralia and Chehalis have a total of 47 churches representing many different denominations to choose from. |
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Is there a community library nearby, and do they mail books? |
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The answer to both questions is “Yes”. In addition to the college library, the City of Centralia has a lovely, historic Carnegie Library located downtown in a beautiful parkside setting. |
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What other amenities can be found in the area? |
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In addition to the mountains and ocean beaches, there are nearby lakes for water skiing and fishing, golf courses, antique malls, numerous restaurants, and an outlet mall, along with a growing number of major stores and restaurants. |
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Does Stillwaters have a buy-in or entry fee, and if I buy a home at Stillwaters will I own the land my home sits on? |
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There is no buy-in or entry fee at Stillwaters, and yes, each homeowner also owns the land his or her home sits on. |
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Does Stillwaters have Covenants and Restrictions and who enforces them? |
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In order to protect the integrity of our community and the quality of life of our residents, Stillwaters Estates does have Covenants and Restrictions. Because Stillwaters is a family owned and operated business, it is a managed community, and its covenants are enforced by the office staff. |
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