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Spring may be the traditional time to do a major home cleaning, but if you’ve only got the time and energy for one big annual overhaul, consider doing it in the fall. The rush of summer is over and it’s the perfect time to get your Florida retirement home ready for the holiday season ahead…. Read More »

Halloween isn’t just for kids. In fact, this fall holiday has become as much of a celebration for “groan-ups” as for youngsters, and Halloween now ranks second behind Christmas in terms of decorating popularity. So how should you decorate your new home in Lake Ashton for this spook-tacular day? You may have celebrated Halloween as… Read More »

Meals on Wheels is the oldest and largest organization in the U.S. that focuses on senior nutrition programs, with more than 5,000 local groups serving more than 1 million meals every day. Meals on Wheels of Polk County, Florida, offers a tremendously rewarding volunteer opportunity to incorporate into your retirement lifestyle. The mission of this… Read More »

  Retirement means being able to spend more time doing things like going on trips with your grandchildren, and Florida offers an abundance of opportunities for road trips that can take just a day or up to several weeks. These tips will help make a road trip with your grandkids more fun and memorable: •… Read More »

  One of the beautiful things about retirement is that we have time to do things that we couldn’t do while we were working, such as taking advantage of the volunteer opportunities offered by Winter Haven Hospital near Lake Ashton, Florida. More than 350 volunteers ranging in age from 14 to 90+ give their time… Read More »

Wondering where the man of your house is going to spend his time after you move to a Florida retirement community? Create a man cave for him in your new home. A man cave isn’t really a cave. It’s defined as “a dedicated area of a house, such as a study, office, basement, workshop or… Read More »

Retirement in Florida offers more than just year-round great weather – it offers an abundance of ways to get involved in your community around Lake Ashton. Polk County Public Schools offer a great opportunity for volunteers in a variety of capacities. If you prefer special events over routine work, you can serve on an event… Read More »

When you’re retiring, one of the hardest jobs is going through all of the things you’ve accumulated over the years and deciding what to keep and move to your new home in Florida and what to get rid of. For purely functional items, the choice is easier. But for those precious keepsakes that you may… Read More »