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Welcome to Best Boomer Towns

You are a Boomer if you were born between 1946 and 1964. You are stylish, active and resourceful. You are searching for less stress and more living, you may be an empty nester, you prefer less traffic, fewer taxes and more fresh air and exciting activities! There are no rocking chairs in your future - you prefer pilates, hiking, biking, volunteering, wine club, book club, university classes, surfing the web, telecommuting, yoga, golf, tennis, walking your dog and plenty of social activities. Grab your Blackberry or iPhone and schedule your week! I think it’s important for you to have a face, name and credentials on the site. Fourteen months of Boomer research and development have been compiled in one site to meet your needs. The 21 U.S. towns have the following key criteria: excellent health care, university, airport access, fine dining, low crime, cultural activities, beautiful weather, active lifestyle, average cost of living and a range of home sizes and prices.

New Dimensions in 21st Century Active Adult Living

There’s a world of vitality and distinctive living within Heritage Highlands at Dove Mountain. Tucson is a great mix of Old West frontier and contemporary Southwest – a crossroads of delightful lifestyles where nature, arts, culture and active-adult communities connect. Our city is a favorite for those seeking outstanding amenities, year-round outdoor activities and a breathtaking high-desert environment in our boomer years.

A Healthy Haven

Columbia is the perfect place to keep healthy and active, no matter your age. Not only does Columbia boast an extensive and prominent health care system, but Columbia residents are committed to staying in shape and living healthy lifestyles. According to the Columbia Chamber of Commerce, ‘Columbia’s sizable medical network provides mid-Missouri, and the entire state, with the highest quality health care.

Holidays in Columbia

With the leaves now starting to change colors and fall off the trees, Columbia turns its attention to the fast approaching holiday season. The celebratory spirit runs through town and is personified both in special holiday events and a cheerful winter atmosphere. Each year, Columbia plays host to a few traditional holiday events. The season kicks off on the first Friday of December with the Living Windows Festival, when shopkeepers clear out their front windows to make way for live performers.

A World of Flavor at Heritage Highlands

You’re on top of the world with the view and cuisine of Heritage Highlands  The total package is what lures you back to Heritage Highlands: a regionally–acclaimed chef; presentation of distinctive dishes that revel in seasonal ingredients; and breathtaking mountain views framing the dining and banquet experience. And with renowned Tucson restaurateur Michael Veres now at the helm of its dining venues, Heritage Highlands – the prestigious active-adult community located in Dove Mountain – seems to have it all in the way of culinary and event-planning excellence.

 

10 Ways and Reasons You Can Start Over

Starting Over - Instead of making a resolution, which most of us aren’t all that great at keeping, why not look for some areas in your life where you’d like to begin anew? Here are some tools to make starting over a little easier and your new year a little more emotionally fit. 1. Starting over is not the same as recouping from a failure. It is a new beginning.

Baby Boomers, Clearing Blocks For Weight Loss Results

When your mind entertains the thought of losing weight, what thoughts pop into your head? Knowing if your thinking is helping or sabotaging your progress is crucial for success. Maybe you think, “I’ve tried so many times and I’ve failed, it’s no use”, or “I don’t have energy to exercise” or

Super Bowl Presents The Who, Class and Classic Sound

It’s not a secret why The Who was selected to be this year’s Super Bowl Half Time entertainment, is it? There are 78 million baby boomers in the United States that spend $7 trillion annually, buy 7 of their 13 cars after age 50 and purchase 80% of the luxury vacations. The boomers grew up with The Who, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles. The Who sounded great, looked great and proves once again that the boomers are the healthiest, wealthiest demographic the U.S. has ever seen. Great energy. No wardrobe malfunctions. Just class and classic great sound.

Do You Suspect Fraud in Your Organization? Who Do You Turn To?

The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners estimates that employee fraud and abuse costs U.S. organizations nearly $1 trillion a year. Fraud Solutions is your number one source for preventing, detecting and investigating fraud.

Looking for Inspiration? A New Book, “The Holy Spirit Said See the Light” by David E. Hagberg

David E. Hagberg is a man on a mission - literally. After building a successful career in the insurance industry, he is now “a missionary and a healer with God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit,” he says. A native of Worcester, Massachusetts, Dave attended UVM on the GI Bill after a stint in the Marine Corps, majoring in economics. “It was my dream to be the only member in my family to graduate from a university and start a career rather than just getting a job,” he says. “I wanted to make a lot of money and be of service to mankind. As time went on, that is exactly what has happened, slowly but surely, as God would have it.”

Art Treasures and Museums In and Around Prescott, Arizona

This book is a wonderful guide to both well-known and less popular points of interest in the Prescott area. The historical detail has obviously been well researched and is very fascinating, making the book an invaluable, must-have companion. The accompanying photographic documentation is also very complete.

The Ultimate Guide to Asheville & The Western North Carolina Mountains, 3rd Edition

The Ultimate Guide to Asheville & The Western North Carolina Mountains, 3rd Edition

All in all, it is a unique and valuable resource for promoting our mountain paradise.—Asheville Citizen Times

The Ultimate Guide is thoroughly researched, organized for easy use, and illustrated with many of Pantas own gorgeous pen and ink drawings.—Hendersonville Times-News

How to Love Your Retirement

How to Love Your Retirement

How to Love Your Retirement shows the baby-boom generation how to plan for, and succeed at, this stage of life, whether relaxation, travel, education, or even a new occupation is the goal. Packed with helpful, entertaining stories and real-life advice from hundreds of retirees who are making the most of their post-work lives, this honest and useful guide covers such topics as how to pick the best time to retire; learning to live with a spouse 24/7; staying fit; starting fresh in business, love, and family; traveling; going back to school; and more.

The New Retirement

The New Retirement

In ‘The New Retirement’, global economic strategist Sherry Cooper explains that the boomer generation will be reaching traditional retirement age very soon and the enormous wave of boomer retirees will crest in 2025. This phenomenon will profoundly affect the labour markets, the economy, and financial markets for decades. But will boomers retire the way their parents did? Will they work longer and transition gradually into semi-retirement?