Monday, November 29, 2010

Palm Springs Active Adult Retirement Community Bringing Warmth To Others Less Fortunate

One active adult retirement community in Palms Springs is making a difference in many people’s lives this holiday season. Blessed with the inspiration and energy to touch people with their positive contributions, residents of this community are collecting donations that will share the warmth of the holiday season. The list of donation recipients includes the Indio Nursing and Rehabilitation Home, Milestone Rehabilitation Home, and Coachella Valley Rescue Mission.

Members of the Palm Springs active adult retirement community are working hard to collect the following donations:

  • Stuffed animals
  • Lap Blankets
  • Small make up bags and new toiletries
  • Men's, Women’s and Children’s Clothing
  • Bed Linens and blankets
  • Toys, soccer balls, footballs, basketballs
  • Non-perishable food items

This is the sixth year that the residents of this active adult retirement community in Palm Springs are sharing their generosity through a gift-giving event that will benefit those in need. In addition, they are adding a bit of fun by visiting each of these sites to sing festive holiday songs (by-the-way, no experience required!). Have a little extra time now that you are retired? Consider sharing that time and your talents with someone less fortunate this holiday season.

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

California East Bay Active Adult Retirement Community Autumn Events and Dinner

What’s in store for active seniors in Northern California this Thanksgiving season? Plenty in one California east bay active adult retirement community! If you are located in the east bay then you know that vineyards abound which makes sense that residents of this community will be celebrating fall with a wine theme. A Creative Expressions class will be offered to residents that will teach how to make decorative Autumn door wreaths. Materials will include using olive branches and vines from the community vineyard. Speaking of vines…At a loss for which wines to serve this Thanksgiving? Then join residents as they hear about wine recommendations from Wine Expert Fred DeLew.

And best of all, let’s not forget the grand feast planned for residents of this active adult retirement community in California east bay – family members welcome! A traditional dinner buffet will be served including turkey (of course!), ham, mashed potatoes, stuffing (two types), apple and cranberry sauces, veggies, salads, a variety of dessert, water, and coffee. And if that weren’t enough, a cash bar, hor d’ oeuvres and live music to boot making it a fun and entertaining way to spend the holiday with family, friends and neighbors...and best of all, no clean up at your home afterwards!!

If you are in or nearing retirement and interested in California east bay active adult retirement communities, or communities in nearby areas, visit www.TrilogyLife.com for more information about new active adult homes and community amenities.

Monday, November 8, 2010

No More Room In Your Social Calendar at Washington Active Adult Retirement Community

You’ve never had a booked social calendar like you would in an active adult retirement community in Washington.

Forget the days of sitting in front of the tube trying to figure out what there is going on over the weekend. When you live in a Washington active adult retirement community the question becomes “When will I ever have time to sit in front of the tube again?”. Why? Because there are so many events to take part in that you rarely have time to even catch up on the latest local newscast.

For example, here are just some of the upcoming things that you can expect at one of the local Washington active adult retirement communities through the end of the year:

  • Educational Seminars – topics range from “Infectious Diseases: Germs vs Us”, “How To Prepare For This Year’s La Nina Weather”, “Floral Designing 101”, and “100 Year Perspective of Aircraft Design”.
  • Dining – Gather with friends and neighbors at the Veterans Day Breakfast, Homestyle Italian Dinner, Ho-Ho Holiday Brunch, and Annual Ladies Day Christmas Luncheon.
  • Trips & Events - Casino & Shopping trip to a nearby casino and outlet shopping mall, Columbia Choirs concert, bus trip to the Seattle Art Museum, Bus/Boat Point Defiance Zoo Holiday Lights Trip, and a Ride in Seattle’s Holiday Parade of Lights Cruise.

All that AND your usual holiday celebrations with family and friends! Phew! That’s enough to keep you sleeping through the new year!!