Pictured above: The lake at Soleil Laurel Canyon in Canton, GA. Welcome to our occasional weekend newsletter, which focuses on interesting active adult and 55+ communities and the issues attached to them. Many folks are pre-disposed to the opinion that HOA's are the enemy. Yet many others, particularly those who live in a community with an effective Home Owners Association, appreciate the need for them. This article looks at the good, the bad, and the just plain ugly aspects of what are sometimes called Community Associations. An Active Community Sampler In the rest of this eNewsletter we bring to your attention a small sample of the many fine active adult communities from around the U.S. and world that are described on this site. Our National Directory features reviews of almost 1200 active communities of all types and sizes. Take some time exploring that directory to find places that appeal to you (Use Advanced Search to hone in on specific amenities, type of community, state, or price range) The Trilogy brand has communities all over California. These communities tend to be priced in the intermediate to high range. This one has a great location in the Coachella Valley. The PGA played a Skins Game tournament on their golf course.
If you are drawn to South Carolina's low country you might want to look at Dataw Island. This large community on the water has a marina, 2 championship golf courses, and beautiful homes. It's not too far from Savannah and Charleston. Up in north Georgia is a gated, low-maintenance community that provides a relaxing lifestyle. Be as active as you want with fitness center, tennis, walking trails, and many activities. Shopping and dining at the entrance to the community. We are proud to have Soleil Laurel Canyon as a Top Listing at Topretirements.com for the second year. Soleil Laurel Canyon Looking for a custom retirement report? Take our free, 10 question Retirement Ranger quiz and narrow down your possibilities. For example, select only towns in the west, or only small towns. Or, ask for towns with higher than average cultural appeal. (Note: if you have already registered at Topretirements you must login using the user name associated with your email address. Use Help or Contact us if you have trouble). Find out more about what it's like to retire in various states with these Topretirements mini-guides to the best towns, tax information, climate, and more. Want Information about Beaufort Need Help with Your User Name? Maybe it's been a while since you logged into Topretirements or the Retirement Ranger, and what was your user name and password anyway? No problem, go to the "Help" link at the bottom of every page and you should find all the help you need getting back on track. Promote Your Community! Is your community listed at Topretirements? There is no charge to list your active adult or 55+ community at Topretirements.com. Call 203 415 4792 for help. Our Schedule: This weekend edition of our newsletter, which focuses on 55+ and active adult communities, is published about 20 times per year. The weekly Wednesday newsletter delivers timely articles about general retirement issues and best places to retire. | 
