Active-adult community residents

Active-adult communities, restricted to residents age 55 or older, are designed to meet the high standards of today's retirees and pre-retirees. Empty nesters ready to be relieved of household maintenance chores are often attracted to these communities, which usually have a staff to shovel snow, rake leaves and maintain lawns and common areas.

Amenities for active-adult communities usually include a club where residents can meet their neighbors, entertain friends and family, exercise, and pursue interests such as arts and crafts or billiards. Most of these communities provide plenty of opportunities for socializing with neighbors and staying fit with walking trails, swimming pools, exercise equipment and tennis courts.

The home types vary from single-family homes to villas, town homes and condominiums in active-adult communities, but all include either a one-level floor plan, a first-floor master suite or an elevator to meet the needs of residents as they age...

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Resort Retirement Washington

Trilogy at Redmond Ridge

With Seattle just 20 minutes away, it’s easy to explore the arts, sports venues and top-notch restaurants of the largest city in the Pacific Northwest. As a top high-tech epicenter, you’ll feel the buzz from the action and innovation—and the famed coffee.

You’re also a hop, skip and a jump from arts and cultural events, pro sports, universities, restaurants and shopping in the greater Seattle area.

And when it’s time for a hard-earned breather, take a stroll into town and check out the charming stores and cafes. To top off your day, swing by the world-class wineries and microbreweries of Woodinville.

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