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Yesterday, I attended a Lunch ‘n Learn session sponsored by the Chamber. Our speaker, Jean Brashear, talked about the importance of taking leaps in your life, of taking risks and facing scary challenges. The only way we’ll grow and learn is if we challenge ourselves. I agree with that wholeheartedly, and Jean’s joyfulness was contagious. She is one funny lady!

The Chamber president, Mel Pendland, announced at the luncheon that Georgetown is up for some impressive honors. For eight years running, we’ve made the “100 Best Places to Retire” list. When the list next comes out, Georgetown will be number one!!! I must say, I’m not at all surprised by this. After all, my husband and I could have lived anywhere in the world when our ten-year stint in Saudi was done, but we chose Georgetown.

Georgetown is popular with retirees for good reason. Our Central Texas weather appeals to those who, like me, came from the frozen north. You can get outside and moving year-round without worrying about frostbite. Plus, the trees and plant life here in the Hill Country are beautiful; the scenery begs you to come outside. CNN’s Money Magazine provides a snapshot of our town. There are several high-quality communities for people aged 55 and better, such as Sun City, Heritage Oaks, and Texas Traditions. If you send me an e-mail to jenel@moreland.com, I’ll send you some more information on those communities, and a list of properties for sale in each.

Mel and some city officials are heading to Dallas today to receive recognition for an honor that Georgetown earned — our economic development department was named the top program for cities our size in the state of Texas. Read more about it in the Austin Business Journal.