October 2016

Excitement continues to build for the December 3rd grand opening of Del Webb Wilmington in North Carolina. Developers are preparing for the anticipated grand opening event that will include a holiday-themed festival with live music, a 5k, vendors, and several home models open for tours.

It is important to keep your brain sharp and continue learning, no matter what your age. Revisiting classic novels is a great way to maintain your mental health, and keep your mind stimulated. Regardless of whether you're an avid bookworm or if you haven't picked up a book in years, here are five timeless novels worth rereading. You would be surprised at how much more you can get from reading the classics a second time around.

Premier builder David Weekley is developing a new 55+ community in Chapel Hill, North Carolina this year that's designed for active retirees. Visit 55places.com to get all the details on Encore at Briar Chapel.

Getting around Heritage Shores is a lot easier these days thanks to the most recent Decero Designed York Timber Structure from York Bridge Concepts (YBC). This luxurious 55+ community recently unveiled a state-of-the-art waterfront timber promenade that winds along the lake at Heritage Shores.

With construction underway, Oakhouse will be the second clubhouse of Trilogy at Ocala Preserve. Exclusive tours are offered by Shea Homes to allow people to see the construction progress first-hand while learning about the rich amenities that will be offered in all of the spaces.

A new 55+ community is coming to the Boston area in 2017 called Four Winds at Union Point. This age-restricted neighborhood, which will be located at the former South Weymouth Naval Air Station, will be specifically designed for Baby Boomers who want to live a vibrant, active lifestyle.

There are currently 74.9 million Baby Boomers in the U.S. And while the millennial generation has just surpassed the Baby Boomers as our country's largest living generation, the Baby Boomers are still a driving force in our society.

Summer is over, but that doesn't mean that fun in the sun needs to come to an end. In fact, it's easy to argue that autumn is the very best time to enjoy the great outdoors. With the heat of summer past, but before the frigid winter cold has settled in, fall is the perfect compromise. Plus, it tends to be a bit drier (and less muddy) than the spring! If you're looking for some perfect ways to take advantage of fresh air before you'll need to bundle up to do so, here are five fantastic ideas.

Master-planned communities are becoming more popular for retirement because they not only include 55+ subdivisions, but they also offer everything a homeowner could want or need within its community boundaries. Check out these master-planned communities with unique amenities.

Baby Boomers searching for 55+ communities with new construction homes, world-class amenities, and a prime location should check out The Villages at Two Rivers in Odenton, Maryland. Visit 55places.com to find out more.