Bricker moved into suite 202 on August 4, 2001, having relocated from New Hampshire to Virginia to work with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) after the death of her husband. A homemaker for most of her life, Bricker's professional life didn't begin until she was 50. She moved into the TownePlace Suites at the age of 68.
"I wrote that one check, and I knew I was good for that month," Bricker said of her move-in day. Her decision to stay long-term was a gradual one.
For less than the price of many apartment rentals in the Washington metro area (roughly $1,500-$1,700 a month), the place offered convenience: round-the-clock security, complimentary continental breakfasts, free WiFi, and no electricity or cable bills. With the addition of just one familiar chair and a few family photos, the suite soon became home.
Over the years, she intentionally sought to built community at the place, despite many of the residents being short-term.
"I call it community planning," she told CNN. "I turned it into a community."
Still determine to offer "whatever I am able to give," go-getting Bricker plans to devote her time to church.
She'll likely have to adjust to her new life, sans hotel luxury.
"There's no continental breakfast at the Winton Inn," she joked about her daughter's house.
And, yes, she's a Platinum Premier member of the Marriott rewards program.
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