Much has been said about baby boomers and millennials — and, depending on the source, much of it hasn’t been particularly kind to either group. The strong work ethic and goal-oriented mindset of baby boomers are rarely ascribed to their younger counterparts, while the millennial push for greater career, cultural, and lifestyle fluidity is similarly positioned as being in…
Read MoreA cowboy/Army man/pilot and an aerospace engineer move into Summit Vista… Are they your new neighbors? Connie and Chuck Golden, originally from northern Illinois, like to do things a little differently than everyone else. During Chuck’s Army life, he spent most of his time in Korea, Texas, and Italy. One day, when his Army buddies were getting tattoos, he had…
Read MoreSit back, close your eyes and envision something with me. What does retirement look like to you? How are you spending it? But most importantly, where are you spending it? There are many things to consider as you age. And while deciding how you are going to spend retirement is important, the question of where you are going to spend…
Read MoreYeah, we know—the pending end of summer can be an emotional roller coaster. On one hand, you’re pretty happy about how it’s gone so far, but on the other, you’re a little frantic, worrying you haven’t “maximized” it enough. Well, to ease your mind and to inspire you with some fun ideas for activities during these last few weeks, here…
Read MoreThe concept and definition of age has changed dramatically. Thanks to innovators and influencers, we’re no longer seeing aging as a “problem” or “something to be fixed.” We’re now seeing it as something that can be embraced and savored at every stage. Ageism is going through a revolution of sorts, with many individuals redefining what’s possible at later stages in…
Read MoreA FEW HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE SPECIAL DAY When it comes to groundbreaking ceremonies, ours was one of the best. Which is a nice reflection of the kind of place Summit Vista will be. If you weren’t able to attend, here are a few highlights: The oldest woman to climb Mount Everest was in the house. (The one we’re building.)…
Read MoreChoosing to move to Summit Vista is an exciting decision. The area’s first true life plan community, Summit Vista is the ideal place to lead an active, engaged lifestyle. As the Summit Vista Club members are experiencing, one of the most exciting parts of the process is choosing your new apartment home. There are a variety of options to choose…
Read MoreChoosing to move into Summit Vista helps you continue living an engaged, full life, in a place that will feel like home from the start. One of the first things you’ll choose is your new, private apartment home. Do you go for a comfy, warm one bedroom home or spacious and charming two bedroom design? Whichever home you chose, know…
Read MoreIt’s the phase of life where time is definitely on your side! And here are five ways it can make your life not just good, but really good: 1—You have more time for a little “friendly” competition The retirement years are great because you have more free time to do what you want—and with whom you want. This is…
Read MoreWatching Matlock. Eating tapioca. Maybe playing another round of Shuffleboard. Not exactly your idea of retirement living, is it? Nope. And that’s because you’re cut from an entirely different kind of cloth—you’ve still got stuff to do. Your generation is known for being hardworking trailblazers, and your idea of retirement is more or less the same: the freedom to live…
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