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Ben Franklin 09-22-2021 12:49 PM

College-Linked Retirement Communities
 
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 09-22-2021 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Ben Franklin (Post 2008294)
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 09-22-2021 01:02 PM

Senior Living Community — Orlando, FL | Legacy Pointe at UCF

Taltarzac725 09-22-2021 01:10 PM

Continuing Care Retirement Community in Gainesville, FL | Oak Hammock

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

tophcfa 09-22-2021 01:20 PM

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 09-22-2021 01:29 PM

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

manaboutown 09-22-2021 01:34 PM

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Villageswimmer 09-22-2021 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by tophcfa (Post 2008310)
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 09-22-2021 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by tophcfa (Post 2008310)
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 09-22-2021 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Caymus (Post 2008297)
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 09-22-2021 02:10 PM

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 09-23-2021 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Ben Franklin (Post 2008294)
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!

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Villages Kahuna 09-23-2021 06:22 AM

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DaleDivine 09-23-2021 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by tophcfa (Post 2008310)
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 09-23-2021 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by TNGary (Post 2008449)
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

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