You've finally decided to make the move! Your kids are established and on their own, you're ready to retire and embark on a new phase of your life. What an adventure is waiting to unfold!
There are numerous helpful books, websites and magazines devoted to navigating the logistics of the journey - the how's and where's and when's and what's. Once you have all of the pieces in place, your new life with new friends is ready to begin.
New friends, you say? It can be a lot easier than you think if you made the decision to move to a master planned retirement community. As a matter of fact, you'll find it's hard NOT to make new friends in an active adult master planned community. A master planned retirement community with amenities and planned activities creates an inviting atmosphere for meeting and making new friends with similar interest. Here are a few tips.
Remember that people who live in a retirement community are in the same boat - they've moved away from friends and family and are on the "look-out" for new friends. Be friendly, smile and say hello.
Find out what activities are available and try something new! Many active adult retirement communities have a variety of clubs, group activities, events and classes that run the gamut of subjects and interests. What a better way to make a new friend - someone who has similar interests and willing to try new things.
Seek out volunteer activities. You can quickly become a contributing member of the larger community when you offer your expertise and time to the local school, hospital, museum, church or your own community.
One of the top retirement communities in Florida, Lake Ashton, is a great example of a retirement community that is designed to foster friendships and community. Lake Ashton's amenities include a 26,000 sq ft clubhouse, 30,000 sq ft health and fitness center, indoor pool and outdoor pool, two 18-hole private golf courses, lighted tennis courts, boat ramp/dock, movie theater, bowling alley and much, much more! Lake Ashton caters to your Mind, Body and Soul!
Residents at Lake Ashton volunteer with Habitat for Humanity, Meals on Wheels and the Lake Wales Arts Center and Literacy Coalition - just to name a few. Residents participate in computer clubs, Foreign Language classes, Ballroom Dancing lessons, cooking classes, camera club, current affairs discussion and much, much more. Whatever your interests, Lake Ashton probably has something for you! To stay healthy, active and in shape, residents of Lake Ashton can choose from a variety of activities including Golf Clinics, Yoga, Softball, Tennis clinics, Individual Fitness Programs and Nutrition and Health Seminars. And, that's just for starters.
Active Adult Retirement communities, like Lake Ashton, tend to be very social places where you can't help meeting new people with similar interests. It's a place to celebrate and life and new friendships. What a great way to enjoy the golden years of your life!
We invite you to try Lake Ashton or any one of CRF Communities Florida Retirement Communities with our Stay & Play package at just $99 for a 3 day/2 night stay. Call 1-800-234-1581 or visit our website today!
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