Nearly 90% of Americans age 50+ desire to remain in their homes and communities rather than to relocate to age - segregated facilities. They want to maintain control of their lives in a safe and socially - connected manner. A national "village" movement now makes this possible. The village movement combines the best news ideas in the community that promote healthy aging and volunteerism to create the new face of aging in America. Madeline Franklin will describe STL Village which recently opened in St. Louis. lt;brgt;lt;brgt;Madeline Franklin is a life-long resident of the City of St. Louis. She received her elementary and secondary education in the St. Louis Public Schools. She continued her education at Macalester College, St. Paul, MN and Washington University in St. Louis School of Law. She has served in numerous capacities with nonprofit organizations as a legal adviser, board member, fund developer, and volunteer. She presently serves as Central Administrator for STL Village where she has been involved in its development for the past year. She is actively involved in numerous out- reach ministries at Central Baptist Church.