Meet Your Neighbors
These are the faces, experiences and people that make Regents Point what it is, a dynamic community of friends, neighbors and even family. Here, the young at heart come together to live, laugh and learn by sharing their stories and the joys of life.
- "I like that I have total privacy when I want it and security around the clock at Regents Point. I can garden year-round on my balcony, and I have 27 orchids in my greenhouse window," says Bob Eckert.
- A lifelong swimmer and a former administrator at the University of California-Irvine, Dowrene Hahn loves photography and travel. "I couldn't ask for a better staff," she says of Regents Point.
- A native of Ireland and former U.S. Navy Admiral, Jack Scott recommends Regents Point without hesitation. "They are truly interested in the residents' well-being," he says of the Regents Point staff.
- "Do it while you can enjoy all the things that this place has to offer," says Jane Burne. "We wanted to be in control of our own decisions and not leave it to our kids," adds Kevin Burne.
- "Regents Point allows you to age gracefully. With all the activities and the fabulous, caring staff, it's like a cruise ship that never leaves port," say Dave and Cathie Mattheiss.
- "I wanted a home but not a hotel, and Regents Point offers the right lifestyle for me. I love working out with a trainer and dining with everyone," says Clare Walsh.
- "A friend said to me, 'What are you waiting for? You're missing out on all the good fun.' And she was right," says Ruth Hamel. "We really like the people of Regents Point, and that makes all the difference when you're looking for a place to call home," says Dr. Ken Hamel.
- "I was happy to give my family the peace of mind of being in a full-care facility, but I also wanted to maintain my independence – and I can at Regents Point," says Mary Ida Phair.
- "As soon as we moved in, we had 300 new friends, and it's nice not to have to drive on the freeway, since the location is so convenient," say Marita and Dick Tooley.
- "I visited a number of communities, and Regents Point offered more of what I wanted, including travel and activities and a courteous staff," says Lowell Harris.
- "Continuing care is a smarter, stress-free way to live. You can pick up the phone and have just about anything you need taken care of, and you can still have your independence," says Jack Baugh.
- "It's comforting to know that the care I'll need for the future is here at Regents Point. The staff is highly impressive, and now I have time to read two to three books a week," says Robert Burke.
- "We love being near our kids and having friends at Regents Point to play bridge and golf and take trips with," say Bob and Ginger Berg.
- "I already had friends at Regents Point, so it was the perfect choice for me. The staff here is highly trained and well-respected. I feel like they genuinely care," says Gerry Ellis.
- A member of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of California-Irvine and a violinist, Jean Leslie helps organize concerts for her neighbors at Regents Point. "I love the symbiotic relationships that develop between the students and us," she says.
- Ken and Pat Orcutt take advantage of Regents Point's beautiful location to enjoy outdoor activities, including golf. Pat is a retired pilot, and Ken is retired from the U.S. Navy. "It's great to feel safe and have help at all times. Our children never have to worry about us," says Ken.
