Woodstone Crossing, an active lifestyle community in Weymouth, MA, will be hosting a wine tasting event on Saturday, September 9 from 4pm to 6pm. This special event will include a selection of wines from Harbor Side Wines as well as a variety of cheeses and sweets.

Carolina Arbors is a beautiful active adult community by Del Webb that's situated in the center of the Triangle Area of Durham, Raleigh, and Chapel Hill in North Carolina. Visit 55places.com to read about homes, amenities, and lifestyle for Carolina Arbors.

Builder C.P. Berry Homes officially broke ground last week on its newest 55+ community called Rolling Green at Topsfield in Massachusetts. The groundbreaking ceremony was held on August 16 and was attended by the builders’ four generations of active family members in the business, local officials from the town of Topsfield, and members of the Board of Selectmen, Planning Board, Conservation Commission, and others.

Active adults looking for a retirement oasis in Georgetown, Texas should check out the new 55+ community Gatlin Creek. Visit 55places.com to read about homes, amenities, and lifestyle for this new active adult community.

Taylor Morrison, a leading national homebuilder and developer, recently conducted a survey in cooperation with Wakefield Research that showed more homebuyers want outdoor living spaces and are willing to sacrifice indoor home square footage to get it. According to the survey, about 56% of homebuyers would sacrifice a larger home to obtain a bigger yard.

With the summer season coming to a close, there are some tasks homeowners have to do to keep their yards healthy until spring returns. The cooler temperatures, falling leaves, and dormant grass are just some of what to expect as the fall season approaches. And in order to prepare your yard for the upcoming season, it’s best to take advantage of the time you have to ensure your backyard is ready to survive the chillier months ahead. Check out some of these tips to get your yard ready for fall.

Interested buyers looking for more information about the development of South Carolina’s newest active adult community, Del Webb Myrtle Beach, will have more chances to attend informational seminars in the coming months.

Ideally located in Ashburn, Virginia, Brambleton features innovative home designs and distinct neighborhoods that cater to a variety of homeowners along with exciting resort-style amenities and lifestyle. Visit 55places.com to read about homes, amenities, and lifestyle in Brambleton.

Robson Ranch Arizona has been busy lately with releasing new home designs and renovating some of its resort-style amenities. Residents of this age-restricted community in Eloy, AZ, will now have access to the recently renovated fitness center and a new collection of courtyard villas.

Active adult communities across the country are becoming more pet-friendly and providing amenities that cater to dog-owning Baby Boomers. Visit 55places.com to see some of the most pet-friendly retirement communities in the nation.