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		<title>8 Popular Activities in Active Adult Communities</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bill Ness</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you’ve ever wondered if an active adult community could offer enough to actually keep you active, the answer is a resounding yes. These communities are designed with an active lifestyle in mind and they are full of fun activities. Here is a look at eight of the most popular types of activities, in no particular order:]]></description>
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		<title>Does Handing Over the Holiday Responsibilities Make You Happy or Sad?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 14:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bill Ness</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When the holidays roll around, many Baby Boomers look forward to spending time with their loved ones and sharing in long-held family traditions. Yet families grow and change over the years, and that may mean cherished holiday traditions will have to evolve as well, especially when grown children are ready to take over the holiday hosting responsibilities. Whether this is a gradual progression or an abrupt change, Baby Boomers may find the holidays have become more bittersweet.]]></description>
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		<title>7 Reasons Life Is Better in an Active Adult Community</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:00:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bill Ness</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are many reasons why empty-nesters and retirees choose to live in active adult communities. Some love the idea of living on a championship golf course, others are drawn to the wide variety of social clubs, and many are won over by the thoughtfully-designed, low-maintenance homes. Here are seven benefits to consider when imagining life in an active adult community.]]></description>
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		<title>Will Florida Always be the Top Retirement State?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bill Ness</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For generations, Florida has been known as the top retirement state. Active adult communities are abundant, there are favorable tax laws for retirees and census data shows a high percentage of residents over the age of 65. Yet several other states have recently begun to give Florida some serious competition for this top spot.]]></description>
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		<title>Boomers Are More Likely to Go Green Than Younger Adults</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bill Ness</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As the world population continues to grow and the earth’s natural resources become more limited, many people are waking up to the importance of eco-friendly or “green” practices. Homebuyers look for energy-efficient appliances and systems, eco-friendly materials and green building practices when shopping for their next new home. And it seems that Baby Boomers are helping to drive this important trend.]]></description>
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		<title>Active Adults Look for Love in All the Right Places</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bill Ness</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[While some people assume that active adult communities are full of retired couples, that isn’t necessarily the case. Many 55+ communities have single residents which make up one-quarter to one-third (or more) of their population. In fact, many people find that active adult communities are an ideal place for singles to make friendships and even fall in love. Yet singles who don’t live in an active adult community can still learn from the social success of these happening communities.]]></description>
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		<title>Are Golf Courses in Active Adult Communities Becoming Extinct?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2011 14:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bill Ness</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Not long ago, the terms "active adult community" and "golf course community" were practically synonymous. Early active adult communities were modeled after the success of Del Webb's original Sun City development and that usually meant a sprawling community with thousands of homes and a spectacular golf course. Today, trends are changing.]]></description>
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		<title>Why Haven&#8217;t You Joined Facebook Yet?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2011 14:00:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bill Ness</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Facebook may have started on a college campus, but today it’s the most popular social networking site for people of all ages. Teenagers, singles, parents and grandparents have all signed up to reconnect and keep in touch. If you haven’t joined Facebook yet, it’s time to consider what you might be missing. ]]></description>
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		<title>How Important is the Age Restriction to You?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 14:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan Quilty</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Lifestyle, Social & Culture Articles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Active Adult Communities]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Prescott Lakes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sunbrook Communities]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Trilogy at Monarch Dunes]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[When discussing active adult communities, people often assume that these developments will have an age restriction. While it’s true that many of these communities are only open to residents who have reached a certain age (typically 55), some amenity-rich communities do welcome residents of all ages, including children.]]></description>
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		<title>It&#8217;s Like College, Without the Studying!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jul 2011 14:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan Quilty</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Active adult communities are often billed as offering “country club living” or “resort-style living.” However, there’s another analogy which may be even more apt. Talk to the residents of many amenity-rich active adult communities and you are likely to hear them say, “It’s like college, but without the studying!” And it’s easy to see the similarities.]]></description>
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