California Central Coast Active Adult Living

San Luis Obispo for Active Adult Living

San Luis Obispo, is home to active adult communities in California Central Coast  from the spicy Pinot Noir wines made here to the magnificent brown hills and long, long beaches, this town of 44,000 on the central California coast is the educational, cultural, and commercial center of the region. There are 255,000 people in the greater metro area.

San Luis Obispo was founded by Father Junipero Serra in 1772. Its carefully restored historic district is centered around the 18th century Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa (Mission Plaza). The mission is one of the best preserved examples of Spanish Mission architecture as well as being one of the oldest buildings in California. Many interesting shops and boutiques make the downtown a popular destination. California Central Coast Active Adult Community will like living here because it has history, a vital and prosperous downtown, and an economic base anchored by the University. San Luis Obispo is located in San Luis Obispo County. The city of Santa Barbara is 105 miles away.

Here, you’ll find tons of natural beauty to explore by hiking, mountain biking, golfing, kayaking, horseback riding, surfing, camping, boating, and the ultimate in scenic driving. Or indulge in some inner exploration and pampering with a treatment at the hot springs. Wow, you couldn't find a better  active adult community in California Central Coast than San Luis Obispo.  Baby-Boomers would enjoy all the activities, recreation, and fine dining in and around San Luis Obispo.

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.

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.

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!!

Eco-Friendly Washington Active Adult Retirement Communities

Are you an active adult concerned about future generations and looking to leave this earth with as little a carbon footprint as possible? If you are in or close to retirement you may want to consider living in a Washington active adult retirement community located in Lacey. Why Lacey? Lacey is taking strides to being an eco-friendly community.

Lacey is an official “Green Power Community” which means that it has been recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency for its use of renewable energy. Five percent of the city’s total energy use comes from green power sources. And, the city is on a quest to use 100 percent green electrical energy in all of its municipal buildings, parks, utilities, including 3,000 streetlights and traffic signals. When it comes to city vehicles, there are plans to convert the municipal fleet to energy efficient vehicles powered by electricity, hybrid technology, and 80/20 biofuel and provide electric vehicle charging stations to visitors and employees at its city hall and library campus.

Not only is the city looking to make positive contributions to our earth, some brand new homes in Washington active adult retirement communities in the area are also helping reduce your home’s carbon footprint by up to thirty percent with satellite-controlled sprinkler systems, recycled insulation, wood from sustainable forests and water-conserving appliances.

Something else to know about Lacey – for eighteen years it has received the "Tree City, USA" designation from the National Arbor Day Foundation. As a resident of an active adult retirement community in Washington here there is a really good chance that you’ll be surrounded by trees whether you are at the community clubhouse, on the greens of a championship golf course or walking a trail to the Puget Sound. And, as we know, trees are good for Mother Earth.

California Central Coast Active Adult Retirement Communities Members Able to Access Resources

If you have your eye on retiring in a California Central Coast Active Adult Community, you’re making a good choice. After all, this area is committed to the health and wellbeing of its senior community. In fact, there is even a non-profit organization created years ago whose mission is to ensure that supportive, nutrition and health promotion services to older adults are available in the area - Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens-Area Agency on Aging (AAA).

Recently, 2.3 million federal and state dollars per year have been allocated to the area for such programs as:

• Home delivered meals
• Senior lunches
• Homemaker services
• Information and referral
• Transportation services
• Legal assistance
• Home repair
• Peer counseling
• Senior Employment Services
• Health Promotion
• Medication Management

Those living in active adult communities in California Central Coast can access more information at www.centralcoastseniors.org.

This resource can be extremely helpful for individuals and couples who may be currently living in an active adult community in California Central Coast and want to put plans into place when and if the need arises to transition into a more assisted care-type of living arrangement. It's good to know that there are organizations focused on helping the senior community where you live.

Northern California Active Adult Community Helps Children in Vietnam

Sometimes the life you lead during retirement is the most rewarding time of your life. Take Gary Spear, for example. Gary is a resident of Trilogy of Rio Vista, a Northern California active adult retirement community. In a visit to Vietnam over 10 years ago, Gary was particularly moved by the hardships that the people of this Southeast Asian country experienced. Determined to make a difference in their world, Gary got involved with a Vietnamese outreach program (Room to Read) that provides under-privileged children with an opportunity to acquire the lifelong gift of education.

Since then, he has inspired other residents in his active adult community in Northern California to get involved with this program. Together, he and other residents have set a goal to raise $4,000 to help Room to Read create a library for children in Vietnam which will serve hundreds of children with 500-1000 English and local language children's books.

If you want to make your retirement years meaningful there are many active adult communities in Northern California, as well as other areas in the nation, where programs like these are a cornerstone of community life. Trilogy Active Adult Retirement Communities encourages these types of programs in their communities – visit them at www.TrilogyLife.com for a peek at what’s happening in each community.