Comments on: Top 10 Trends for Active Adult Communities in 2009

By: Spirit

Spirit — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:53:16 +0000

Most of your point, especially 1, 3-4, 6 and 8, provide much food for thought for the Long Range Planning Committee of any established community, especially one that is HUGE (12,000 units) and OLD (40+ years). I hope they will be open to your suggestions.

By: Eydie

Eydie — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:23:04 +0000

How can oppression of the more active working neighbors by the more elderly
retired neighbors be dealt with? The Actvities, and board meetings in my situation are almost entirely scheduled in such a way to eliminate participation by the younger still working people here. The worst is that
the best community room is shut down at 8 PM on Saturaday. This betrayal of our dues and our needs is justified by the board because church is being held the next morning. Church is held at 10:00. Ridiculously they refuse to hire someone to prepare the room on Sunday morning, and are content to treat us like children instead. They use our HOA fees to fund their programs and restrct our. I want a coopertive community and will continue supporting the elders. This should be more reciprocal.

Are there ways to make HOA structures more fair to all. Are there ways to
stop the oppression? Thanks for any info you can send me. Eydie

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By: Robert Moore

Robert Moore — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 09:28:57 +0000

Very thought-provoking. I particularly agree with No. 5. I direct a distance learning program at a community college in Iowa, and the number of non-traditional, older students has seen a steady growth. We are truly developing a cadre of “life-long learners.”

By: John Brady

John Brady — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 10:55:09 +0000

Thanks Marty, glad we struck a chord. And good luck finding your Eden - it’s out there!

By: Marty Fagala

Marty Fagala — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 07:55:17 +0000

RE: Top Trends in Senior Housing

As I read each point, I commented to myself “Yes”, “That’s right.”, and “Right on! “. Thanks for your informative newsletter, I am sure my husband and I will find our retirement eden.