Why a Retirement Village Might Be Your "Best Place to Retire"
Living in a retirement village might be the best place to retire for many baby boomers. In the United States these places are usually called active adult communities or 55+ communities. Overseas and particularly in the British Commonwealth they tend to be called retirement villages. In those countries they tend to have more facilities geared to an older audience than they do in the U.S. The retirement village movement is growing in many countries - these virtual communities help people retire in place by providing a network of cooperative services. Here are some of the biggest active communities in the Eastern United States:The Villages - Central Florida The Villages® is comprised of dozens of different communities within 12 Community Development Districts (CDDs). The complex spans 3 counties in Florida and had 157,000 residents as of 2016. Its town centers have daily events with a changing schedule of entertainment options. Many restaurants and shops are located there, although there is also big box shopping within The Villages as well. Perhaps the biggest draw of The Villages for baby boomers is the awe-inspiring array of recreational activities available that are included with the modest fees. The Villages has 26 executive golf courses and 9 Championship courses. Here is where you can find out more about The Villages .
Fearrington Village - Chapel Hill, North Carolina A planned community of nearly 2000 people, attracts a diverse mix of active retirees, professionals and young families. Southern Living Magazine says: "Fearrington Village blends romantic lodging, delectable dining, great shopping, a planned residential community, and glorious gardens in a rare combination that you'll be a hard-pressed to find anywhere else." Other amenities include: Duke Center for Living and the Duke Primary Care Clinic. Sun City Center - Tampa, Florida This large active adult community near Tampa, Florida. It is a self-contained village complete with retail establishments, grocery stores, worship centers and a hospital. Over 11,000 residents enjoy this 55+ community for its reasonably priced homes, great amenities and an active lifestyle with nearly 200 clubs and interest groups. On Top of the World - Ocala, Florida This active adult community in the heart of Central Florida has plans for 10,000 homes, making it one of the largest in the state. It has attracted retirees from across the country with its finely crafted homes, world-class amenities and active lifestyle. Its world-class amenities include enviable amenities such as three golf courses, several clubhouses, fitness centers, swimming pools, tennis courts, restaurants, even a R/C airplane field and R/C car track. The Recreation Center, Hobby Building and Arbor Club and Conference Center are open to residents. Other Large Active Communities in the EastLarge Communities in the West:Laguna Woods - Laguna Woods, California Laguna Woods Village in Orange County, California is the largest 55+ active adult community on the West Coast. This beautiful 12,736-home community boasts seven clubhouses, 36 holes of golf, five swimming pools, an equestrian center and over 250 clubs and organizations. Laguna Woods Village, California is situated on 2,100 acres of rolling hillsides in the beautiful Saddleback Valley of Orange County. It is only 10 minutes to the beach and surrounded by many of the most popular attractions in Southern California. This 55+ development is a guard gated community with 24-hour patrols and a private bus system. Find out more about Laguna Woods Village. Green Valley - Green Valley, Arizona One of the larger active adult communities in the world. It is actually a collection of developments and communities located in extreme southern Arizona. The population is over 21,000 and growing. Surrounded by copper mines, and near the hiking and birding areas of the Santa Rita Mountains, Green Valley is an unincorporated retirement community composed of 59 Homeowner Associations. Here are more very large active adult communities in the West |
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