California City, incorporated in 1965, is located in the Northern Antelope Valley of Kern County. It's a master planned community with two parks, a community center, a senior center, tennis courts, a sports center, and a pool.The community is also home to the National Desert Tortoise Reserve. Cerro Coso College is located here, as well as a PGA golf course.…...

Torrance is a city of about 150,000 in southern California, located just north of Long Beach and south of Los Angeles. It is near the ocean and the 6th largest city in Los Angeles County.  picture of Torrance Beach courtesy of Wikipedia and Lars0001 (public domain)....

Brattleboro, Vermont (population 12,000) is an interesting retirement community for active adults who love the outdoors. Although it has many who embrace its wintery climate, many others only live here during the warmer months. This small city along the Connecticut River in southern Vermont has an artsy ambience. The downtown situated close to the river bank is bustling. The lack…...

Henley-on-Thames in Oxfordshire is famous for its annual regatta on the Thames River.  This charming town becomes transformed during the race days as bedecked spectators throg the town along with the youthful competitors. There is a retirement community in the area (see link at right)....