Village life in retirement – active and engaged! Retirement Villages for Active Communities are like large-scale retirement communities that are designed to be self-contained villages, offering a wide range of housing options, amenities, services, and activities for active seniors. Think of it as a town designed just for retirees! Retirement villages can include various housing types, from apartments to single-family homes, and feature amenities like golf courses, clubhouses, shopping centers, restaurants, and healthcare facilities, all within the community. The cool part? It’s like living in a mini-town designed for fun and convenience – retirement villages offer a vibrant and active lifestyle with everything you need right within the community. The twist? It’s like trading a traditional neighborhood for a retirement paradise – these villages are designed to be self-sufficient and offer a wide range of amenities and services, creating a resort-like living experience for active seniors. Actionable Tip: Think about the concept of planned communities and master-planned developments and their benefits and drawbacks. Planned communities can offer convenience and amenities, but they can also have a more structured or less diverse environment than traditional neighborhoods.