Living Large in a Small Space: How One Resident Redefined Vibrant Living
Donna Good said she didn’t need the extra space of anything larger than a studio. “I feel like I have plenty to take care of in my studio.” Donna said. “I’ve made it my own and I love it!” She purchased a Murphy bed so that she can transition the apartment as needed. She has space for her desk and a living room area.
Although Donna lives in her 430 square-foot studio, she never considered that her space spans from her studio throughout the Gardens’ campus. With over 30 acres and many amenities, she enjoys the large dining room with friends and a new state-of-the-art-training room with a variety of work-out equipment.
“I use the wellness center everyday. The rowing machine, stair stepper and treadmill are what I love using the most!”
Aside from the wellness center, Donna enjoys knitting with other resident-friends and meeting with her C-Building community. “The people here are very friendly,” she said.
After looking at six different retirement communities, she heard that many residents had a good experience at Mt. San Antonio Gardens and decided to move in. “I have felt the same way,” she said. “It’s a great place to live!”
Jay Labinger is a Gardens resident, he was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. Jay received his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Harvey Mudd College. He attended Harvard University where he earned a Ph.D. He was an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at the University of Notre Dame. His career has included positions with Occidental Research Corporation & Atlantic Richfield. He is the Administrator of Beckman Institute at the California Institute of Technology as well as a Faculty Associate in the Chemistry Department. He enjoys reading, playing the piano, tennis and traveling. He has published books on the history of chemistry, sociology of science and literature & science. Here at the Gardens, Jay is part of the Conservation & Sustainability Committee the Green Fund as well as many other groups through the Gardens Club.
Jane Hurd is a Gardens resident, she was born & raised in a small town in Arkansas. After she received her BA from the University of Arkansas she moved to California and taught seventh grade English in Porterville CA. After two years she moved to Los Angeles and worked for the Department of Health Services and pursued a master’s degree in public administration from USC. She served as CEO for two Los Angeles area hospitals. She continues to consult as an executive coach for CEOs of healthcare companies. She has served on several boards including Mutual of America Insurance Company, YMCA of Metropolitan LA, LA Visiting Nurses Association and Inland Empire Girl Scouts. Jane is an award-winning author and plays several musical instruments. Here at the Gardens, Jane is part of the newly formed Bequest Committee, as well as many other groups through the Gardens Club.
