If you’re planning your Florida retirement and thinking about how you’ll spend your time, consider volunteering at the Humane Society of Polk County (HSPC). The shelter is located in Winter Haven, a short drive from Lake Ashton. This is not a large facility; typically it has about 25 dogs and 25 cats in residence. Volunteers… Read More »
Florida Retirement Volunteer Opportunity: Humane Society of Polk County
Ballroom Dancing: A Great Way to Stay Fit in Florida Retirement
Thanks in large part to the hit show Dancing with the Stars, ballroom dancing is one of the most popular methods people enjoying their Florida retirement use to stay fit. Not only is ballroom dancing great physical exercise, it’s a fun, social way to maintain and improve coordination as you enhance your auditory, visual and… Read More »
Money-Saving Travel Tips for Your Florida Retirement
One of the great benefits of retirement in Florida is the abundance of interesting places to visit that are within less than a day’s drive. And if you want to travel further than you can comfortable do by car, air fares to and from the Florida airports that are convenient to LakeAshton can get very… Read More »
Vacationing with Your Dog is Part of a Happy Florida Retirement
Your Florida retirement in Lake Ashton might seem like one long, wonderful vacation – but the reality is, you’re probably going to want to take a real vacation every now and then. Florida offers an abundance of opportunities for day trips and short getaways that you’ll enjoy. Even better is that you can take your… Read More »
Facebook Tips for Your Florida Retirement (Or How Not to Embarrass Your Teenage Grandchildren)
One of the fastest-growing groups of users on Facebook is retirees. Even as your Florida retirement keeps you busy with plenty of social and recreational activities, such as the amenitiesof Lake Ashton, you may join the millions of folks who find that Facebook lets them stay connected with family and friends across the country and… Read More »
Should Your Florida Retirement Plan Include Working?
It’s become part of a lifestyle choice: Today’s active retirees love the Florida retirement lifestyle but they also enjoy working. The solution is to look for a way to effectively combine the two. 1. Consider the impact on your Social Security benefits.If you’re thinking of working at least part-time as part of your Florida retirement… Read More »
Retiring in Florida? How To Deal with Sentimental “Stuff”
One of the challenges of retiring in Florida – or anywhere, for that matter – is what to do with all of the things you have that represent so many wonderful memories. Most of us have a hard enough time purging our meaningless junk, so it’s understandable how difficult it can be to get rid… Read More »
Tips for an Active, Healthy Florida Retirement
For most of us, retirement means some major lifestyle changes, especially if we’re moving from another part of the country to Florida. It’s a time of life when staying active and healthy is more important than ever. These tips will help make your Florida retirement years truly golden: • Stay physically active. Join a formal… Read More »