Q.- What if I don’t feel like socializing all the time?

A.- Few of us feel like socializing all of the time. There is no expectation to be social at any particular time. Abigail homes offer the choice of enjoying the privacy of your own home and common areas that are not currently in use, or enjoying whatever happens to be going on in the neighborhood. How much you socialize is up to you. You may wish to create your own signs or symbols to let your neighbors know if you prefer not to talk at the moment. Most of us who choose to live here do so because we enjoy knowing one another and offering friendship.

Q.- What if I do not like all my neighbors?

A.- This is not surprising as we all have challenges with some personalities, and this housing gives us an opportunity to experience personal growth.

Q.- How will Abigail Homes at CCSVillage be physically maintained?

A.- Members are responsible for the interior maintenance of their individual homes. Exterior maintenance of the common areas is organized by doing the work together. Some of the work is paid for with your monthly fees.

Q.- What do homeowners own?

A.- Each homeowner owns his/her own home, and the land is leased. The monthly lease fees are $500.00 and include water, sewer, taxes, winter maintenance of roads and summer maintenance of grass cutting.

Room Rentals at Abigail House are under the management and care of CCSVillage Lifestyle Communities.

Q.- What if I own a Home in CCSVillage and decide to sell later?

A.- You would sell your Home just as you would sell any other home that you owned conventionally, except that your buyer may need to meet the requirements and be interviewed by the management of CCSVillage. The CCSVillage Management will maintain a list of prospective buyers/renters to be the first to be informed of the sale before approaching the wider market. The CCSVillage Management also holds the first right to purchase at fair market value.

Q.- Who can/can’t live at CCSVillage?

A.- We are intergenerational and currently we have 90% seniors. Members are expected to participate in the life of the community and share the values of the community (mutual respect, tolerance, care and cleanliness for the earth and each other. There are responsibilities of membership in our community including attending meetings and participating in projects. We wish to have a diverse community because we believe that life is richer if many different viewpoints and experiences are available.

Q.- Is there a “no smoking” policy?

A.- Yes, our members have adopted a very clear “no smoking” policy concerning all buildings private and shared, and anywhere on the grounds. We are committed to the health and well-being of all of our members.

Q.- Are pets allowed?

A.- No pets are allowed. Our pets are of the human kind.