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Despite having a youthful population, Moscow does have a senior
center. Located in the 1912 Center (the former Moscow high
school and now a multipurpose community gathering place), the
Center has a library and computers with Internet access.
Programs include Friendly Neighbors meetings, support groups,
bingo games, travel clubs, computer assistance and
more. The Center also has low-cost meals and home
delivery can be arranged. Call (208) 882-1562 for more
information.
This is a safe city (the crime rate is well below the national
average), and it has a strong community spirit with a liberal bent
(it may the only liberal spot in the state). Neighbors know
each other, and it is common to run into friends on the street or
in local establishments. Environmentalism is alive and well
here, as is a commitment to a healthy, outdoor lifestyle (camping,
bicycling, etc.), although some winters can turn even the hardiest
outdoorsperson into a homebody. While Moscow is a walkable
town, there is a local public transportation system in conjunction
with the University, and churches representing all denominations
(and one synagogue) are scattered across town.
Gritman Medical Center is the community hospital (40 beds) and
offers emergency services, surgical services, cancer care, home
health care services, critical care and more. Call (208)
883-2220 for more information. Three other hospitals
(Pullman Memorial, Tri-State Memorial and St. Joseph Medical
Center) are within 25 miles.
Anyone thinking about retirement in Moscow should enjoy
winter. Snowfall can reach a foot or more each December,
January and February, and the sun does not shine much. The
average winter temperature is 30 degrees. Summers,
though, are delightful with temperatures in the 70s and low
80s. Morning humidity averages 80% but drops significantly
by afternoon.
Moscow is off the beaten path and not easy to reach. I-95
runs through Spokane 85 miles to the north, and all other roads to
town are in good shape (and with little traffic except maybe when
college students are arriving or leaving for the semester), but to get here, one has to want to get here. Once outside
of town limits, it is wide open countryside and rolling
hills. Pullman, Washington is not far, but it is not large,
either (population 24,000). We also hear that Moscow
has a steady breeze and occasionally strong winds.
Overall, though, this gentle town has a welcoming spirit and a
laid-back way of life that appeals to many families, students and
retirees alike. So far this area is a well-kept secret, and life on The
Palouse may be just the ticket for anyone seeking a four season
climate, a low crime rate, few tourists, a cozy town, unique scenery and a
liberal, welcoming ambiance.
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