At almost 92 years old, Sally Bourgault says she is finally coming out of her shell. “Living at Pomperaug Woods, I feel so safe and secure,” said Sally. “It gives me the courage to meet new people, try new things, live on my own, and enjoy my life on my own terms for what feels like the first time ever. I never thought moving to a senior living community could feel so empowering, but every day I discover something new about myself. It is the most wonderful change, and I feel more like myself now than I ever have.”

Sally grew up in Massachusetts, then moved to California after she married, and lived on the West Coast for 54 years. “California was fine, but my heart was always in New England,” said Sally. “After raising my two sons, I worked as a school administrative assistant for 10 years, then took a position as a legal secretary in a corporate law office for 15 years. Two young men walked into the office one day, and said they had an idea. My boss took a chance on them and represented them as they started their business. Those two young men were Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak. I witnessed the founding of Apple Computer. It was really quite something. I absolutely loved that job. After I retired, I felt like I just wanted to ‘come home.’ One day I made up my mind, got on a plane, moved to Avon, Connecticut, to be near my son, and enjoyed that for 14 years. When he retired and moved to Arizona, my granddaughter invited me to move to Southbury to be near her. We toured two senior living communities together. There was absolutely no question that Pomperaug Woods was the place for me. The community is so beautiful. Everything is cheerful and bright. The staff is so welcoming, and the residents are all very friendly. I can’t get over how kind everyone is.”