Georgetown has more than adequate health care with nearly 140 doctors and 20 dentists.   The Georgetown Medical Center Clinic is a private medical group that provides care to patients through all stages of life.  The Georgetown Hospital is an acute care facility with surgical and emergency services, and Sun City Georgetown has its own medical center.  Austin is 20 miles down the road and provides even more medical care choices.  Military retirees will be glad to know that Fort Hood is located in Killeen, roughly 40 miles north.

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More than forty churches and synagogues make their home here, and Southwestern University, a small liberal arts college and the oldest educational institution in Texas, offers the opportunity for ongoing education and adds a youthful flavor to the town.   Residents can also take advantage of Sun City's Senior University where classes and lectures by visiting professors are offered to those 55 and older.  The University of Texas is located in nearby Austin and provides another opportunity for learning.    

There are also numerous chances to volunteer.  Georgetown Hospital has a dedicated program for this and recruits senior volunteers (as well as others) for everything from its gift shop to offering support services to acting as a greeter.   Volunteer opportunities are also available at Sun City, the library, the schools, the chamber of commerce and the Parks and Recreation Department.  Five city golf courses, fourteen parks, many tennis courts and walking trails all add to the quality of life, and Lake Georgetown just outside of town provides even more recreation opportunities, including hiking, camping and boating.

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