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Many children fantasize about growing up and living in a great big house with all their best friends. As we mature, realities of life come into play and those dreams get modified. But reality has been kind to a group of friends who decided to live their childhood dreams and retire to a house they share with their best friends.

Meet the McNeils (Ken and Beth), the Steinbachs (Ron and Warece) and the Burns (Norville and Carolyn).  Ranging in age from 70 to 80, all were teachers at Grenville Christian College, a residential private school in Maitland, a small community east of Brockville, Ont.  When retirement time rolled around each couple had to find a suitable home, as... more

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