Busy, busy, busy Active the key word in today's adult communities.(Special Section)

0 Comments | Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL), June, 2006 | by Jader, Gwen

Byline: Gwen Jader Daily Herald Correspondent When surveyed about their activity preferences, seniors looking to buy at an active adult community in Oswego said they wanted to participate in book clubs and bridge groups. "Many were interested in an activities director setting up offsite activities such as baseball games and theater and movie outings," said Ray Blankenship, senior vice president of operations for Town & Country Homes which offers an active-adult community called Steeplechase within the master planned Churchill Club community.

Steeplechase offers 126 single-family homes base-priced from the $220,000s, and 86 duplexes base-priced from the $180,000s. To cater to today's baby boomers and seniors - who are shaping up to be the most active...