College-Linked Retirement Communities

[Ben Franklin]

I just heard about these types of retirement communities, and I was wondering if anyone has more information about them, other than from what I can find on the internet. Maybe someone lived near one, or one's alma mater is now a cooperating retirement/edcational institution.

After living in Florida for over 35 years, I think I want to explore these types of communities, where one can attend colleges or universities for free, while living in a community near them. I know Penn State has one. I am looking to explore from Virginia to Maine. So, if you know of any, please let me know.

[Caymus]

I just heard about these types of retirement communities, and I was wondering if anyone has more information about them, other than from what I can find on the internet. Maybe someone lived near one, or one's alma mater is now a cooperating retirement/edcational institution.

After living in Florida for over 35 years, I think I want to explore these types of communities, where one can attend colleges or universities for free, while living in a community near them. I know Penn State has one. I am looking to explore from Virginia to Maine. So, if you know of any, please let me know.

The average Jan low in State College PA is about 20F. May be a big change for you.

[graciegirl]

Senior Living Community — Orlando, FL | Legacy Pointe at UCF (https://www.legacypointeatucf.com/)

[Taltarzac725]

Continuing Care Retirement Community in Gainesville, FL | Oak Hammock (https://www.oakhammock.org/?_vsrefdom=organic-local-gmb&CMM=seolocal_direct_1019870_gmb&utm_medium=organic&utm_source=local&utm_campaign=1019870&utm_content=gmb)

I have heard about this one as some friends from the dog park were thinking about moving up there.

[tophcfa]

Our home up north is close to the five college community in Western Massachusetts (UMASS, Smith, Amherst, Mt. Holyoke, and Hampshire). Living around such a high population density of brainwashed youth can be difficult. In addition, people our age are a forgotten afterthought in that demographic, we represent the target market for nothing. Wherever you go you feel like a dinosaur.

In and around the Villages, we are the target market for just about everything and the world seems to revolve around our age groups needs and desires, and we don’t feel so friggen old. Give me the Villages over a College centric community 7 days a week and twice on Sundays : )

[retiredguy123]

I like being a dinosaur, and have no interest in going back to school.

[manaboutown]

I wonder if I would still fit in and enjoy the lifestyle? Animal House (2/10) Movie CLIP - A Real Zero (1978) HD - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMENQeCbxfI)

[Villageswimmer]

our home up north is close to the five college community in western massachusetts (umass, smith, amherst, mt. Holyoke, and hampshire). Living around such a high population density of brainwashed youth can be difficult. In addition, people our age are a forgotten afterthought in that demographic, we represent the target market for nothing. Wherever you go you feel like a dinosaur.

In and around the villages, we are the target market for just about everything and the world seems to revolve around our age groups needs and desires, and we don’t feel so friggen old. Give me the villages over a college centric community 7 days a week and twice on sundays : )

lol.

[jdulej]

Our home up north is close to the five college community in Western Massachusetts (UMASS, Smith, Amherst, Mt. Holyoke, and Hampshire). Living around such a high population density of brainwashed youth can be difficult. In addition, people our age are a forgotten afterthought in that demographic, we represent the target market for nothing. Wherever you go you feel like a dinosaur.

In and around the Villages, we are the target market for just about everything and the world seems to revolve around our age groups needs and desires, and we don’t feel so friggen old. Give me the Villages over a College centric community 7 days a week and twice on Sundays : )
The sign of a great brainwashing job is when you think you are the normal one!

[Ben Franklin]

The average Jan low in State College PA is about 20F. May be a big change for you.

Since I don't have to work in it, I think I can handle it. But with global warming, it might get warmer there in Jan.

[Ben Franklin]

Thanks GracieGirl and Taltarzac725. I'll check them out for the info, but I think I want the cooler weather, and be closer to the ocean.

[TNGary]

I just heard about these types of retirement communities, and I was wondering if anyone has more information about them, other than from what I can find on the internet. Maybe someone lived near one, or one's alma mater is now a cooperating retirement/edcational institution.

After living in Florida for over 35 years, I think I want to explore these types of communities, where one can attend colleges or universities for free, while living in a community near them. I know Penn State has one. I am looking to explore from Virginia to Maine. So, if you know of any, please let me know.

OP,
Living close to UT (Univ of TN) such as 3 miles from the main campus is an experience that will always be cherished. Moved to TN was part of a corp transfer but truly enjoyed the proximity to the Univ, not to mention the medical center they have. Check it out, UT is right next to downtown Knoxville, 4 moderate seasons, 45 min to smoky mt nat park.
Below is a link to Market Sq which is downtown. A visit on a football weekend is an experience, actually a lot of students with parents also during the weekends.
In reference to an earlier post, I went to school at PSU, and would have no desire to live at State College.
PM me if you want. There are some nice hotels for a visit,
I hope this helps!

market square knoxville tn - Google Search (https://www.google.com/search?q=market+square+knoxville+tn&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir=Vf6-N713Ixh0pM%252Cw812YJGdSMlt-M%252C%252Fm%252F05mqyp9&vet=1&usg=AI4_-kTfkgE9zXtIvFO6V5g4hvKFb0_VUw&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi8pIOGrZTzAhXS3J4KHX2EAyYQ_B16BAhYEAE#i mgrc=Vf6-N713Ixh0pM)

[Villages Kahuna]

The Forest at Duke <forestduke.org>

[DaleDivine]

Our home up north is close to the five college community in Western Massachusetts (UMASS, Smith, Amherst, Mt. Holyoke, and Hampshire). Living around such a high population density of brainwashed youth can be difficult. In addition, people our age are a forgotten afterthought in that demographic, we represent the target market for nothing. Wherever you go you feel like a dinosaur.

In and around the Villages, we are the target market for just about everything and the world seems to revolve around our age groups needs and desires, and we don’t feel so friggen old. Give me the Villages over a College centric community 7 days a week and twice on Sundays : )

Well said...
:bigbow::bigbow:

[DaleDivine]

OP,
Living close to UT (Univ of TN) such as 3 miles from the main campus is an experience that will always be cherished. Moved to TN was part of a corp transfer but truly enjoyed the proximity to the Univ, not to mention the medical center they have. Check it out, UT is right next to downtown Knoxville, 4 moderate seasons, 45 min to smoky mt nat park.
Below is a link to Market Sq which is downtown. A visit on a football weekend is an experience, actually a lot of students with parents also during the weekends.
In reference to an earlier post, I went to school at PSU, and would have no desire to live at State College.
PM me if you want. There are some nice hotels for a visit,
I hope this helps!

market square knoxville tn - Google Search (https://www.google.com/search?q=market+square+knoxville+tn&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir=Vf6-N713Ixh0pM%252Cw812YJGdSMlt-M%252C%252Fm%252F05mqyp9&vet=1&usg=AI4_-kTfkgE9zXtIvFO6V5g4hvKFb0_VUw&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi8pIOGrZTzAhXS3J4KHX2EAyYQ_B16BAhYEAE#i mgrc=Vf6-N713Ixh0pM)

Yep and right next to the OCEAN where he wants to go...
:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[Gator_Girl]

The Forest at Duke <forestduke.org>

Duke for the win! Who would want to live by UCF or UT? :/

[Bonnevie]

I think it would be a great place to live. I suspect any community with a university in it would have some affiliation with it. Williamsburg with William and Mary near by would be nice.

[Ben Franklin]

Thanks for your posts. I would prefer a place near the ocean and from Virginia to the Northeast. I did manage to find this link, if others are interested.

College-Linked Retirement Communities | Retirement Living (https://www.retirementliving.com/college-linked-retirement-communities)

[nn0wheremann]

I wonder if I would still fit in and enjoy the lifestyle? Animal House (2/10) Movie CLIP - A Real Zero (1978) HD - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMENQeCbxfI)
Animal House-Cheering up Flounder - YouTube (https://youtu.be/LARx7M9s15w)

[Gulfcoast]

Most college campuses offer low cost courses for 55+ don't they? They may not be free classes but they are affordable and fun and geared towards seniors.

Are they now allowing senior citizens to take actual college credit courses for free at the universities up north? Or are these senior lifestyle type classes?

[Madelaine Amee]

I just heard about these types of retirement communities, and I was wondering if anyone has more information about them, other than from what I can find on the internet. Maybe someone lived near one, or one's alma mater is now a cooperating retirement/edcational institution.

After living in Florida for over 35 years, I think I want to explore these types of communities, where one can attend colleges or universities for free, while living in a community near them. I know Penn State has one. I am looking to explore from Virginia to Maine. So, if you know of any, please let me know.

After 35 yrs I think it would be very difficult to up root and live elsewhere. However, I have a very good friend who moved back to her home state and has adjusted very well. She says it is basically a reverse move, she considers three months of winter far out weighs five months of never ending extreme heat in Florida.

She explained that being retired she does not have to go out in the weather, in this day and age almost all the stores are doing Instacart and the other deliveries. She is also a person who loves to be outside and she tells me she can be outside doing whatever she wants to do. She does have another incentive, she lives very close to her family.

[Jayhawk]

Senior Living Community — Orlando, FL | Legacy Pointe at UCF (https://www.legacypointeatucf.com/)

$170 Million CCRC Planned Near University of Central Florida - Senior Housing News (https://seniorhousingnews.com/2018/05/18/170-million-ccrc-planned-university-central-florida/#:~:text=Like%20most%20other%20CCRCs%2C%20resident s,%245%2C000%20per%20month%2C%20Reynolds%20said).

Like most other CCRCs, residents at Legacy Pointe will pay an upfront entrance fee when they move in, then monthly payment. Initial fees for independent living units start at around $289,000, and monthly fees will likely range between $3,000 and $5,000 per month, Reynolds said.

[Ben Franklin]

Most college campuses offer low cost courses for 55+ don't they? They may not be free classes but they are affordable and fun and geared towards seniors.

Are they now allowing senior citizens to take actual college credit courses for free at the universities up north? Or are these senior lifestyle type classes?

I have read that some colleges are allowing seniors in the same class as students, as space/enrollment permits, at no charge.

[manaboutown]

I have read that some colleges are allowing seniors in the same class as students, as space/enrollment permits, at no charge.

I could use a brush up on quantum mechanics, Reimannian Geometry and Fourier Analysis.

[Ben Franklin]

After 35 yrs I think it would be very difficult to up root and live elsewhere. However, I have a very good friend who moved back to her home state and has adjusted very well. She says it is basically a reverse move, she considers three months of winter far out weighs five months of never ending extreme heat in Florida.

She explained that being retired she does not have to go out in the weather, in this day and age almost all the stores are doing Instacart and the other deliveries. She is also a person who loves to be outside and she tells me she can be outside doing whatever she wants to do. She does have another incentive, she lives very close to her family.

I'm originally from up north. I retired early, and now my brain is going to mush. Plus, in this humidity it is tough for me to get enough air into my lungs and the heat here is terrible. Before moving up to TV we lived near the Gulf and it wasn't as hot there, as it is up here.

[Dorebea]

I wonder if I would still fit in and enjoy the lifestyle? Animal House (2/10) Movie CLIP - A Real Zero (1978) HD - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMENQeCbxfI)

TOGA, TOGA! (Never too old to party!)