Mel and Betsy Haas
6 Kids, 6 Grandkids, 3 Great Grandkids
"There are two ways to live well. You can be smart or pleasant.
I've been smart for years, and I recommend pleasant."
(Elwood P. Dowd Dec 31, 1969)

Decades of wellness studies have identified a formula for happiness.

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Useful Bookmarks for Riderwood residents:
https://riderwoodlife.com/
https://myerickson.erickson.com/myericksonV1/
https://www.perplexity.ai/
https://riderwoodlife.com/chatterwood/
https://riderwoodlife.com/home/groups-category-list/
https://riderwoodlife.com/support-groups/
https://riderwoodlife.com/computer-club/
https://riderwoodlife.com/democratic-club/
https://riderwoodlife.com/onpolitics/
https://riderwoodlife.com/rwv-ridesharing/

https://www.lyft.com/
We have used Lyft a few times. Lyft is a smartphone app (similar to Uber) that summons a driver to take you wherever you want. Lyft handles the fare and tip with your credit card. If your phone has GPS, the driver can locate you where you are. However, if you only provide an address, be sure to use your clubhouse address, not your Mailing address.

https://www.instacart.com/help/section/how-instacart-works
We have had excellent service with Instacart. You order from the store website, and they deliver right to your door. Instacart handles the payment and delivery. Instacart handles many stores and restaurants, including Home Depot, Costco, Giant, Aldi, and IHOP, among others. One up-front fee gets you low-cost delivery from many stores. It might not be the cheapest way to shop, but it can't be beat for convenience. Be absolutely sure you give your clubhouse address, not your mailing address.

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5/30/2025