In the heart of Central Florida about 70 miles northwest from Orlando exists what is probably the biggest retirement community in the world, called The Villages. If you are looking for a place to live your retirement dreams, in this book you will find all the information you need to know about this wonderful opportunity. If you are currently a resident of The Villages this is the perfect information guide for you. Written by a 10 year resident, you'll find it very enjoyable, upbeat, informative, and fun to read.Here you will find a detailed description of the day in the life of a Villager along with the history of The Villages, its layout, amenities, governing bodies media, town squares, recreation centers , parks, weather, employment opportunities, volunteer opportunities, and more.There are also chapters devoted to golf and other sports available and a look at the 2000 plus active clubs in this community. In addition you will find a plethora of information on entertainment and eating, health resources, lifelong learning opportunities, animal and plant life, and interesting day trips in Central Florida.This is truly a complete guide to one of the most interesting retirement communities in the world!

The Villages® retirement community in Central Florida is home to 700+ holes of golf, 200+ pickleball courts, 100 recreation centers, 100+ swimming pools, 3,000+ resident clubs and organizations, 100+ restaurants, a wide range of shops, grocery stores, and medical offices, free live entertainment nightly, and to top it off, nearly everything is golf cart accessible. With all of that in mind, it's no wonder why 130,000 retirees call it home.Yes, it's an incredible place, but it's not for everyone. Thousands of people buy and move here every year, but thousands more take a close look and decide it's not for them. This book was written to help you decide if it's the right place for you.

The great thing about retirement options today is there are many new and exciting opportunities to choose from. Did you know, for example, that nearly as many 'oldies' are taking gap years as students? And, retirement villages and retirement apartments are now becoming the way of the future. They offer independence, security and 24 hour help, along with many other facilities for older people to enjoy. These developments embrace the concept that growing older doesn't mean compromising on your lifestyle. As with any important decision, retirement choices have to be all about research and the more you know the better off you will be. So take your time and explore all the options, as what you decide to do later, could affect your planning now. CONTENTS: Introduction 1. Young at heart 2. Where to live 3. Travel in retirement 4. Hobbies and learning 5. Retirement overseas - living the dream 6. Health, fitness and looking good 7. Finance 8. Special treats 9. Working and retirement 10. Building your dream retirement home 11. Property development in retirement 12. Taking up a sport 13. Retirement homes and holiday lets 14. Staying put or moving on? Epilogue

What are you going to do when you retire? Sure, the idea of not going to the same job day after day is appealing, but what are you actually going to do? Many of us live a fairly stationary life, creating a home base and not wandering too far for very long. But after retirement, new options appear on the horizon. You have the freedom to wander and see all of the beautiful worldly locations you never got to explore as much as you wanted, living in a world of deadlines and limited paid time off. More and more Americans are retiring abroad and are intrigued by the prospect of a new life. A change in scenery and culture is just one of the many reasons people choose to retire overseas. Other common reasons include better weather, retiree incentives, a lower cost of living, or making a reality out of a dream. Regardless of the reason, leaving behind your old life can be scary but it can also be exhilarating. Do you dream of waking up in time to watch the sunrise over a tropical beach? Does the idea of re-establishing yourself on foreign shores sound more than a little exciting? Have you spent your entire life wishing you could be somewhere else? In Your Future, Your Dreams: How to Retire Anywhere in the World, author Angie Brimer walks you through all steps of retiring overseas, from the practicalities to the deeply conflicting emotions you may experience. In this book, you'll learn how to outline a retirement plan. You'll also learn about a variety of amazing countries that you can move to, and what's required to make it work in a new location. In some places, you'll be able to drastically elevate your standard of living and in other places, you'll be so close to the ocean that you'll taste the salt in the air. Your post-retirement dreams of living overseas can come true. No matter where you choose to go, this book will show you how to create a home away from home.

What am I going to do with my retirement? People talk about retirement like it’s supposed to be an endless vacation. But what if, like the majority of those facing retirement, you can’t afford such a luxury? Or, what if you just want something more from retirement? Some advocate for no retirement at all. But you’ve worked for decades and a rest and reprieve do sound appealing. What should you do? Does God have a purpose for your retirement? Yes, He does. Learn how to discern what it is by taking an uncommon approach. Jeff Haanen looks biblically and practically at the need for rest and purpose in retirement. And teaches you how to: Take a sabbatical rest in early retirement Listen to God’s voice for their calling in retirement Rethink “work” in retirement Understand family systems and leaving a legacy Planning retirement doesn’t have to be distressing. Retire in a way that’s God-honoring, purpose-filled, restful, and truly biblical.

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