The old town of Summerville, South Carolina makes for an interesting retirement community. This charming community of 50,915 (2020 census),  has become a city and suburb of Charleston. It is near the coast and the attractions of that tourist destination. The fast growing region is also home to many planned developments designed for the many active adults 55+ who are…...

Choosing Seattle, Washington as your retirement community has many advantages. You get a walkable downtown with great public transportation. Many apartments and homes overlook harbors, lakes, parks, and mountains. Great boating, skiing, hiking are all at your doorstep, as are many cultural programs. Opportunities of every description for paid work or volunteering are all around you. Seattle (population 737,000 in…...

Lakewood and Lakewood Township is a growing community near the New Jersey shore town of Brick, just off the Garden State Parkway.  It is the home of one catholic college, Georgian Court, as well as one of the largest (jewish) yeshivas in the world.  Lakewood is a major center for orthodox jews.Lakewood was a popular winter resort for New Yorkers…...

Apex is a fast-growing town of about 63,000(2021) that is just west of Raleigh, North Carolina. The population grew by 211% between 2000-2021 - an indication of its popularity as a retirement community. Apex's motto is "The Peak of Good Living".  The restored downtown area is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A recent visitor described it as…...