Woodlands
at Church Lake
1124 Heritage Drive,
Groveland, Florida 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
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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
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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,
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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
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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
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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.
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