New Las Vegas Active Adult Community Coming Soon!

Shea Homes recently purchased property in North Las Vegas with plans to develop a gated, Active Adult Community.

With no state income tax, the Las Vegas area is becoming a very attractive location for West Coast retirees.

Ardiente will be a gated community complete with a private 20,000 sq. ft. clubhouse featuring two resort-style pools, a state-of-the-art fitness center, group exercise room, basketball court, billiard room and a multi-purpose meeting facility. For outdoor recreation, you will also find tennis and bocce courts, six parks interconnected by 2.5 miles of walking and fitness challenge trails, and a challenging putting green (with even more amenities planned!).

New home models range from 1,400 - 1,900 sq. ft. and are designed for entertaining, easy living and a hallmark of Shea Homes - numerous energy saving features.

Models start in the mid-$100's.

The Sales Center opens on April 5th - call 800-685-6494 for more information.

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Active Adult Community of Singers

Founded in 2004 by residents of the Active Adult Community Trilogy at Redmont Ridge, the Trilogy Singers are comprised of 85 Trilogy residents who hold concerts each spring and fall.

Singing four-part choral arrangements of golden oldies, gospel, Broadway tunes, traditional and patriotic numbers, the Trilogy Singers view themselves as entertainers as well as musicians. They enhance their singing by adding flair and excitement with instruments.

The chorus is a happy, talented group that takes their music seriously. Although auditions are not required, further music education is promoted through music enrichment programs, which improve singing and performing skills.

Strong ticket sales generate funds to pay for a director, professional vocalists to record learning CDs, and sound and audio equipment needed to insure a quality musical product.

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Trilogy Singers is truly a community-wide effort actually involving almost 750 people, either singing, playing an instrument, ushering, making cookies for the reception, taking pictures, or putting up risers.

In addition, the chorus supports Camp Korey, a local summer camp for children with chronic and life threatening illnesses, who are unable enjoy the activities of a ‘traditional’ summer camp. Camp Korey is part of the Paul Newman Foundation and the Hole in the Wall camps across the nation.

Is it time to sing a new tune and become a resident of Trilogy at Redmond Ridge?

Redmond Ridge is an Active Adult Community located 20 minutes from Seattle, Washington.

Listen to a sample of Trilogy Singers in action: The Bells

Your Active Adult Lifestyle in a Sunny City

As Active Adults nearing retirement age think about relocating to Active Adult Communities, a.k.a. retirement communities, it is not unusual for the states of California, Arizona and Florida to be considered.

What one thing do these states have in common? Lots of sunshine!

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In a previous MyTrilogyLife.com post, writer Celine Todd addresses many questions that people have regarding staying healthy in a sunny community in her article "Here Comes the Sun. How Much is Too Much?”

Q: When do I need to protect myself from sun exposure?

A: Protection from sun exposure is important all year round, not just during the summer or at the beach. UV rays can cause skin damage during any season or temperature. Relatively speaking, the hours between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. during daylight savings time (9 a.m. - 3 p.m. during standard time) are the most hazardous for UV exposure in the continental United States. UV radiation is the greatest during the late spring and early summer in North America.
UV rays reach you on cloudy and hazy days, as well as bright and sunny days. They will also reflect off any surface like water, cement, sand, and snow.

Q: What exactly are "ultraviolet rays"?

A: Ultraviolet (UV) rays are a part of sunlight that is an invisible form of radiation. UV rays can penetrate and change the structure of skin cells. There are three types of UV rays: ultraviolet A (UVA), ultraviolet B (UVB), and ultraviolet C (UVC). UVA is the most abundant source of solar radiation at the earth's surface and penetrates beyond the top layer of human skin. Scientists believe that UVA radiation can cause damage to connective tissue and increase a person's risk for developing skin cancer. UVB rays are less abundant at the earth's surface than UVA because a significant portion of UVB rays is absorbed by the ozone layer. UVB rays penetrate less deeply into the skin than do UVA rays, but also can be damaging. UVC radiation is extremely hazardous to skin, but it is completely absorbed by the stratospheric ozone layer and does not reach the surface of the earth.

Other questions answered by Todd include:

• What is the UV Index?
• What does a suntan indicate? Why does the skin tan when exposed to the sun?
• Not everyone burns or tans in the same manner. Are there ways to classify different skin types?
• Does it matter what kind of sunscreen I use?
• What does a sunscreen's SPF rating mean?
• Do sunscreens need to be reapplied during the course of a day?
• Will a hat help protect my skin? Are there recommended styles for the best protection?
• Are sunglasses an important part of my sun protection plan?
• What type of sunglasses best protects my eyes from UV rays?
• Is there any particular time I should try to stay in the shade?
• I work outdoors all summer and can't stay in the shade. What can I do to protect my skin?
• If I stay in the shade, should I still use sunscreen and wear a hat?

When considering an Active Adult Community in a sunny city be sure to be up-to-date on your “Sun Know-How”.

To view the complete answers to the above sun-related question visit http://mytrilogylife.com/?section=sec-wellness&aid=17674&pagenum=1

Vistancia Voted Best By Ranking Arizona - New Homes

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Vistancia, the 7,100-acre community, is located northwest of Lake Pleasant Parkway and Happy Valley Road in north Peoria, AZ.

“Three lifestyle villages here offer a diverse selection of homes and neighborhoods as well as many amenities to accommodate families, individuals, golfers and empty-nesters,” said Curt Smith, chief financial officer for Sunbelt Holdings, which is developing the community in partnership with Shea Homes.

The three lifestyle villages are:

• The family-friendly Vistancia Village with homes by five builders, an on-site lifestyle director and amenities highlighted by The Discovery Trail, a linear park connecting neighborhoods to the elementary school, the pools, gymnasium and event lawns at the Mountain Vista Club, and Foothills Center.
• Trilogy at Vistancia, a 1,000-acre, active adult resort-style community by Shea Homes, featuring a fully-equipped fitness center; the Alvea Spa, a full-service day spa with massage and a full menu of treatments; swimming pools; Trilogy Golf Club at Vistancia and the Verde Grill restaurant.
• Blackstone at Vistancia, a 590-acre private, gated country club offering custom home sites and luxury homes by three respected builders, the 30,000-square-foot Hacienda clubhouse and the award-winning Jim Engh-designed Blackstone golf course.

The six-year-old community currently has a population of more than 6,000 residents and its own retail center, Vistancia Marketplace, anchored by a large grocery chain store with a variety of service-oriented businesses. At build out, Vistancia will have eight separate villages, each with its own amenities.

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Ranking Arizona is the largest business opinion poll in Arizona with participants voting on quality of product, service and customer satisfaction in more than 200 business and leisure categories.

Free Solar Upgrade To Your New Home in a Trilogy Active Adult Community

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You can now upgrade your new home with a free 3kW solar power system absolutely FREE!

Between now and April 15, 2010, you can receive a FREE upgrade to the Green Certified “Ultra” package with your new home in a Triology active adult community which will provide you with a free 3kW solar power system.

Three new energy saving packages are now being offered. You get to choose the level of green performance and only pay for the features you want.

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For more information about new homes available in Trilogy Active Adult Communities in various states visit www.TrilogyLife.com.