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Great Retirement Communities

Great Retirement Spots

Each issue we bring you  new active adult communities from across the country.

Not all of these developments are age-restricted, and some attract singles and families, but many offer amenities and a lifestyle sought by retirees and empty-nesters.

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Vol III  ~   Issue 6  ~  2010

   
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Woodlands at Church Lake

1124 Heritage Drive, GrovelandFlorida  34736

(877) 754-5338

Manufactured and mobile homes

850 sq. ft. - 1,560 sq. ft.

Priced from $85,000 (although some less expensive)

Age Restriction:  55+

Number of Homes:  310

Amenities:  Putting green, spa, swimming pools (2), fitness center, business center, RV storage

Web Site


Central Parke at Victoria Falls

13609 Autumn End Tr.,  Laurel, Maryland   20707 

(301) 210-6610

Single family homes, condominiums and town homes

1,292 - 2,967 sq. ft.

Priced from mid $200,000s

Age Restriction:  55+

Number of Homes: 600+

Amenities: 
Clubhouse, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts, trails

Web Site


Versailles

10 Crystal Springs Road, San Mateo, California  94402

(650) 348-0700

Condominiums and rentals

648 - 2,341 sq. ft.

Priced from low $1,000,000s and from or so $4,800 per month

Age Restriction:  55+

Number of Homes:  N/A

Amenities:  Indoor pool and spa, rooftop solarium, library, great hall/theatre, 

Web Site

Note:  This property was auctioning off units with prices starting in the mid-$500,000s just a few months ago.  Could indicate the developer is having financial troubles.  Could also indicate that deals are available.


The Legacy at Walton Village

2181 Newmarket Parkway, Marietta, Georgia  30067

(678) 303-4100

Apartments for lease

750 sq. ft. - 1,100 sq. ft.
  
Priced from:  $770 - $900 per month

Age Restriction:  Active Adult

Number of Homes:  125

Amenities:  Fitness center, library, computer center, walking trails 

Web Site


Mission Bay

312 Montana Landing, Polson, Montana  59860

(406) 883-1730

Single family homes and town homes

1,550 - 1,800 sq. ft.

Priced from high $100,000s 

Number of Homes:  400+

Age Restriction:  All ages

Amenities: 
Stunning mountain views, on a lake, 27-hole golf course

Web Site

 


Travel As a Metaphor For Retirement Living

My husband and I traveled to the Blue Ridge Mountain region of North Carolina recently. As a product of the west (Colorado, Texas, California), I'm always amazed by the beauty and GREEN of the east. Don't get me wrong, I love the western U.S., but have enjoyed exploring the southeastern part of the country in the last few years.

Wherever we go, I'm the one who takes control of the map. In the case of our recent trip, I had the traditional road maps for Georgia, North and South Carolinas. In addition, we had a GPS navigational unit, plus Google directions to the condominium we stayed.

I find travel an interesting metaphor for life. Since I'm the navigator in our travels, it makes sense I help others plan their life in retirement.

On more than one occasion, I have missed an interesting scene by the side of the road because my nose was stuck in a map. Retirement offers a time to establish new goals and to revisit old dreams. Much of the focus of the working life of adulthood is on acquiring and maintaining the goals of home, family and career. Often, we are left with little time to enjoy the bounty, because our nose is pressed to the grindstone.

Retirement in the twenty-first century is hopefully a time to find a balance between new goals, but also enjoying the ride. It's being able to take the time to smell the roses.

We had minimal time to prepare for our trip to North Carolina. Besides finding a place to stay, we researched a visit to the Biltmore, the "largest home in America". We were close to the Great Smoky Mountains, so that was also a goal. We made it to Asheville and the Biltmore, but actually never got inside of the Great Smoky Park.

Instead, we found a wonderful school, John C Campbell Folk School dedicated to preserving the culture and art of the people of Appalachia. We spent a day on a train that followed the Nantalaha River into the gorge by the same name, south of the Great Smoky Mountains.

Retirement living is successful when you find the balance between creating new goals, but also having the flexibility of changing direction as the situation and awareness alters.

Knowing what is important to you is a necessary first step. What do you need to feel satisfied in your life? What do you value in your life?

Last year, the movie The Bucket List suggested we catalog what we want to do before we die. It is better to establish goals at the beginning of retirement than wait until end of life like the characters in the movie. As you transition into retirement (however you define the term), take the time to reach for the stars-if just a bit. Get out of your comfort zone and work towards something that is worth waking up for. Remember to also enjoy the journey.

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Cathy Severson, MS helps you make the most of your retirement. Baby boomers understand this isn't your parents retirement. Find out how to make the rest of your life the best of your life with the complimentary e-book 7 Ingredients for a Satisfying Retirement at http://tinyurl.com/8moymb.  Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Cathy_Severson



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