The Pikes Peak region’s top, luxury retirement communities competed in the “Best of Showcase” Saturday, June 25th during the 3rd annual Showcase of Retirement Communities.
The Showcase featured four retirement communities Saturday and included free food, tours and giveaways. Active seniors and their families enjoyed a day of entertainment as they previewed the maintenance-free lifestyle provided [...]
Winners of 2011 Showcase Awards Announced
June 28th, 2011Take Advantage of Resources in Colorado Springs
June 21st, 2011Are you a senior looking for resources in Colorado Springs? Do you have a tooth to be fixed, need help moving, have money to invest or want to volunteer? The Seniors Blue Book and SeniorsBlueBook.com have it all for you! With over 50 categories of community resources in addition to detailed information on home health [...]
Read Full ArticleMaintaining Your Social Life
April 27th, 2011Companionship is important for keeping active and healthy at any point in our lives and the losses often experienced in later life make it more difficult to gain the same level of intimacy found in well-established relationships. For those without children, it is more difficult to find companionship as well as reliable care, whether it [...]
Read Full ArticleRetire Activities
June 8th, 2010While living in unassisted housing after retiring, you not only have the freedom, but at the moment you have time to really live!
You’ve worked your whole life on someone else’s time clock. Now you’re on your own. You now have the free time to do the things you love, and also some things you never [...]
Cost of Retirement Community Living
March 23rd, 2010Calculate Your Expenses:
While calculating expenses, keep in mind that all the expenses listed below are included in the Retirement Communities Showcased.
Single Family Home VS Retirement Community
Typical Monthly Expenses Your Expenses
Rent/Principal & Interest on Mortgage $_______
Property Taxes, Monthly $_______
Miscellaneous Expenses (Homeowners $_______
Association, Recreation Center Fee, etc
Utilities
Water $_______
Trash Collection $_______
Gas $_______
Electricity $_______
Home Maintenance (Plumbing, Roofing, Electrical $_____
Repairs, Security, etc.)
Grounds Keeping $_____
Snow Removal $_____
Pest Control $______
Housekeeping $______
Three Chef-prepared Meals Daily, Plus [...]
What to look for in a Retirement Community
February 16th, 2010Searching for the independent living community that’s the right fit for your needs can seem like a daunting task. Keeping these few simple topics in mind can help you narrow down your options to find the best home for you.
Top 10 Things to Look for in a Retirement Community…
Read Full ArticleSouth Denver’s Top Communities Selected in People’s Choice Awards
November 6th, 2009FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Showcase of Retirement Communities
Award Winners Announced
DENVER, CO- The Best of the Showcase of Retirement Communities award winners were recently announced following the unique parade of homes-style event featuring senior living options at the region’s top retirement communities.
Classic Residence by Hyatt in Highlands Ranch was named Best of Show, with St. Andrew’s Village [...]
Moving Check List
October 8th, 2009Notify the Post Office that you are moving. Your local post office will have a change of address form, or you can go online to www.usps.gov.
Other places you will need to do a change of address form include:
IRS
Department of Motor Vehicles
Voter Registration
Other places to notify/switch over service:
Utilities
Electric
Gas
Water
Telephone
Sewer District
Trash
Cable/Satellite
Financial
Accountant
Insurances
Bank Accounts
Investments
Credit Cards
Social Security
Medical
Doctor(s)
Dentist
Medicare/Supplement
Insurance Carrier
Pharmacy
Services
Newspaper
Magazines
Lawn/Gardner
Security
Clubs/Organizations
Lawyer
Place of Worship



