I would never live in a 55+ community. It is not a natural environment to me. Nothing pleases us more than hearing the young children across the street sing songs, slide on the snow, bring over little gifts (the last one was a bird house she made). You can have the 55+ community. It would be pure hell for me.
@@Southwest55Plus - A vital society has all ages living in the same community. Segregating society by ages or gated communities is a sign of society in decline.
You might not have a good understanding of how many 55+ communities are setup these days. Lots of them are integrated with all ages communities. The Verrado (Buckeye, AZ) community celebrations for July 4th included activities for all ages. The 55+ section of housing has some things for adults only over 55 but they also use things in the larger overall neighborhood. I don't see any decline in society from this at all. Our societal problems stem from things much worse than adults who choose to be active in their own community.
I've lived in my 55 community 18 years. Love it. We look out for each other. Have lots of recreational activities. Of course we see and hear children. Most of us have grandchildren who visit. As far as gossiping goes, if you don't participate in gossiping you don't ever hear any.
I love hearing this! So glad you love it as much as I love my community! I’m not sure why people think we don’t allow kids. My grandkids come over all the time. Appreciate you watching my channel!
Another great and informative video. Thank you! Glad to hear you’re n remission. And your glasses are fun! Nothing wrong with statement glasses. Love it!
Thanks so much! I'm glad you thought the glasses were fun. I thought that when I picked them out. I like a bold touch now and then. I appreciate you watching my channel!
You didn't mention dissatisfaction with the community HOA board of directors or the incompetent management company overseeing the community. Sometimes HOA fee go up to higher levels.
So glad you're in Arizona. Not quite there yet but when I am I intend to reach out to you for an affordable single family residence in Surprise, AZ. Until then, may you be healed of all ailments and live to serve Arizona home buyers long into the future! Respectfully, a 64 year old veteran living in Arizona 🙂
Thank you for your kind words and healing thoughts! I'm doing great and plan to work for a long time! Call me when you're ready. Thank you so much for watching my channel!!
The main reasons why people leave my Phoenix area 55+ community are that they have to go into a nursing home or assisted living, they pass away, or they move in with adult children or in a guest house on the property of their adult children. I'm not sure about the glasses, but if you like them it's all that matters.
@@Southwest55Plus if you have to think about it, you don’t like them. In my opinion, they’re kooky and not flattering. They take over your face rather than enhancing your appearance.
Excellent video. After five years our 55+ home is for sale. Craving diversity and worldview more humanistic instead of evangelical/ right wing/ white/ anti gay. Don’t get me wrong this is the nicest newest home I have ever lived in; perfect natural setting too on a creek full of life. Ready for a change, getting back to my roots in the northeast. Had some 35 years or so of the sunbelt.
I think lots of people decide to make changes in their homes and communities. It helps when most of us have good home equity to take out when we sell. I’m happy to hear that you’ve got a plan. That creek sounds enticing as well. Thanks for watching my channel!
my girlfriend is in Maryland lives in leisure world, a 55 and older. She pays $1044 a month just to live there. That is absolutely ridiculous. That is somebody's whole paycheck almost thank goodness or her husband have good retirement.
That’s excessive for sure. But if the cost of the homes is super low then maybe but I don’t advise people to purchase in those area. You have to buy smart!
We rent in the south for winters. just don’t want the stress and commitment like we see others have not to mention the cost! Many that bought high last 3-4 years will lose big money. Glasses are not good. Why people want glasses that hide your face and make people look at the glasses and not you are beside me? Your a pretty older woman.
I’m not thinking that most HOAs will “harass” their residents if they simply follow the rules agreed to at time of purchase. It hadn’t been my experience at all.
I'm torn but I don't think I'll wear them out. You know how it is though--you lose them all the time. I order a ton of them so I've always got a pair handy. These are different for sure. Thanks for the input!!
55+ Communities in AZ are fantastic but we have definitely seen a run up in prices. Still some affordable options though even in the most popular areas. Thanks for watching my channel!
Wow, that was an unexpected story at the end - sad. 😥 My opinion on those glasses probably would be to get something a little more subtle. But that's just my taste, doesn't mean it's right.😆 I love your content, thank you!
depends on the community. I live in a 55+ apartment complex and one of my wisest decisions ever. Fantastic community. lol and you only hear gossip if you participate in it. We are totally spoiled here by management
@Southwest55Plus My community is wonderful! I sold a condo in Seattle and moved to a less expensive place. I absolutely love living in my 55+ community. We are not isolated with just other old people as some seem to think. Most of us are very active in our churches and wider communities.
Good video. We live in a retirement community in Australia and we find most leave due to declining health and death. That is life of course and they all loved their time here over the years. Re your glasses, I think they are hiding your face, as in your glasses are wearing you rather than the other way around. Maybe try some alternative frames as you do have a beautiful face. 🙂
Thanks for watching and love your comment! As for the glasses, now that I see myself on my big TV I know I will only use them at home. Too goofy! On to the next pair soon!
Oh thanks for saying that! I agree that these glasses are ridiculous. I'll save them for an emergency only and keep trying to find some that don't look so goofy! Thanks for watching.
The largest retirement community in Florida made the news for having the fasted growing STD rate of any population. I have heard it's pretty wild. This may have something to do with the Gray divorce.
The Villages lol. However, Margaritaville in Daytona Beach is a cesspool of alcohol and debauchery. Old, drunk swingers 24/7 who act like they’re back in middle school.
There are much better choices for glasses!! Life is to be lived, no one is promised a certain amount of years, live life to the fullest and expect to meet your maker, that is not sad, but a certainty.
These are cheap readers. I have a highly trained pro for my real glasses. And yes they’re reminiscent of Groucho for sure. Not wearing them out of the house again. 🙂 Thanks for watching my channel!
Thanks for your honesty! They looked good online but wow not so good on my face! Still trying to find some that are fun but not wacky. Stay tuned for the nect version that I try! Thanks for watching.
Rest assured that those crazy glasses have been retired. Still testing others though so stay tuned. I love hearing your opinions. Thank you so much for watching and commenting!
@@Southwest55Plus It takes time to find that pair that coordinates with our bone structure, skin tones and personality. Have fun and keep the videos coming 🎥
Sounds like you could be living anywhere....whether it be a 55+ community or a rented apartment, what's your point? You don't say much about 55+ communities........this could happen anywhere you live. Again what's your point?
The point is that people ask me all the time why there are so many For Sale signs in 55+ communities that we look at. The purpose of this video was to explain why people leave. Many people buy in a community thinking it will be their "Forever Home." It doesn't always turn out that way. Thank you for watching and for your comment!
I turn 55 in a few months and have been considering moving to a 55+ community because it's cheap and I figure I will get my money's worth if I move in early into my retirement years.
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I am sorry to hear about your cancer diagnosis. Hugs. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Thanks! It was a few years ago. I had great treatments and am now in remission. Thanks for your prayers. They're always appreciated!
I would never live in a 55+ community. It is not a natural environment to me. Nothing pleases us more than hearing the young children across the street sing songs, slide on the snow, bring over little gifts (the last one was a bird house she made).
You can have the 55+ community. It would be pure hell for me.
Sounds like you're living in a great place! I'm so glad we all have choices! Thanks for watching.
@@Southwest55Plus - A vital society has all ages living in the same community. Segregating society by ages or gated communities is a sign of society in decline.
You might not have a good understanding of how many 55+ communities are setup these days. Lots of them are integrated with all ages communities. The Verrado (Buckeye, AZ) community celebrations for July 4th included activities for all ages. The 55+ section of housing has some things for adults only over 55 but they also use things in the larger overall neighborhood. I don't see any decline in society from this at all. Our societal problems stem from things much worse than adults who choose to be active in their own community.
I've lived in my 55 community 18 years. Love it. We look out for each other. Have lots of recreational activities. Of course we see and hear children. Most of us have grandchildren who visit. As far as gossiping goes, if you don't participate in gossiping you don't ever hear any.
I love hearing this! So glad you love it as much as I love my community! I’m not sure why people think we don’t allow kids. My grandkids come over all the time. Appreciate you watching my channel!
same here. My 55+ community is wonderful
Another great and informative video. Thank you! Glad to hear you’re n remission. And your glasses are fun! Nothing wrong with statement glasses. Love it!
Thanks so much! I'm glad you thought the glasses were fun. I thought that when I picked them out. I like a bold touch now and then. I appreciate you watching my channel!
You didn't mention dissatisfaction with the community HOA board of directors or the incompetent management company overseeing the community. Sometimes HOA fee go up to higher levels.
Some HOAs can be a challenge for sure. I’ll have a totally separate video for that. Stay tuned and thanks for watching!
Hard pass on the glasses. They don’t fit your face.
Totally agree! They’re now in the “only use when desperate” pile. Thanks for watching!
So glad you're in Arizona. Not quite there yet but when I am I intend to reach out to you for an affordable single family residence in Surprise, AZ. Until then, may you be healed of all ailments and live to serve Arizona home buyers long into the future! Respectfully, a 64 year old veteran living in Arizona 🙂
Thank you for your kind words and healing thoughts! I'm doing great and plan to work for a long time! Call me when you're ready. Thank you so much for watching my channel!!
The main reasons why people leave my Phoenix area 55+ community are that they have to go into a nursing home or assisted living, they pass away, or they move in with adult children or in a guest house on the property of their adult children.
I'm not sure about the glasses, but if you like them it's all that matters.
I'm not sure I like the glasses either. I'm happy to get your feedback so I don't look silly out in publice! Thanks for watching!!
@@Southwest55Plus if you have to think about it, you don’t like them. In my opinion, they’re kooky and not flattering. They take over your face rather than enhancing your appearance.
Excellent video. After five years our 55+ home is for sale. Craving diversity and worldview more humanistic instead of evangelical/ right wing/ white/ anti gay. Don’t get me wrong this is the nicest newest home I have ever lived in; perfect natural setting too on a creek full of life. Ready for a change, getting back to my roots in the northeast. Had some 35 years or so of the sunbelt.
I think lots of people decide to make changes in their homes and communities. It helps when most of us have good home equity to take out when we sell. I’m happy to hear that you’ve got a plan. That creek sounds enticing as well. Thanks for watching my channel!
glasses are nice... glad your in remission...awesome video
Thanks Chris! Glad you like them. I'm still unsure. Appreciate your feedback!
my girlfriend is in Maryland lives in leisure world, a 55 and older. She pays $1044 a month just to live there. That is absolutely ridiculous. That is somebody's whole paycheck almost thank goodness or her husband have good retirement.
That’s excessive for sure. But if the cost of the homes is super low then maybe but I don’t advise people to purchase in those area. You have to buy smart!
Seizure World?
I have family that live in one of these parks and there's a ton of gossip. LoL. Love the glasses; you remind me of my HS art teacher. Awesome woman ❤
Thanks for the compliment! I appreciate you watching my channel.
Love the glasses! Fun 😬
Glad you like them! Thanks for watching my channel 🙂
We rent in the south for winters. just don’t want the stress and commitment like we see others have not to mention the cost! Many that bought high last 3-4 years will lose big money. Glasses are not good. Why people want glasses that hide your face and make people look at the glasses and not you are beside me? Your a pretty older woman.
Blessings on your heath. Glasses: try peepers, super cute styles.
Thanks for the tip! I'll check those out. Thanks for watching!!
You definitely don't want to be harrased by an
HOA when you are aging!!! That's the last thing you would want!!! 5:22
I’m not thinking that most HOAs will “harass” their residents if they simply follow the rules agreed to at time of purchase. It hadn’t been my experience at all.
Your glasses are very artsy, very scottsdale paradise valley. Hope you get better soon
Thanks for your kind words! I'm not sick now--in remission for the past few years. Appreciate you watching my videos!!
Not a fan of the glasses..
I'm torn but I don't think I'll wear them out. You know how it is though--you lose them all the time. I order a ton of them so I've always got a pair handy. These are different for sure. Thanks for the input!!
I want to move out of state close to my grand kids. But we have it made here. For now I will stay put.
Totally understand that feeling! Glad you found my channel. Thanks for watching. 🙂
AZ native here,i live in a 55 community,belive me the places are Not cheap
55+ Communities in AZ are fantastic but we have definitely seen a run up in prices. Still some affordable options though even in the most popular areas. Thanks for watching my channel!
Wow, that was an unexpected story at the end - sad. 😥
My opinion on those glasses probably would be to get something a little more subtle. But that's just my taste, doesn't mean it's right.😆
I love your content, thank you!
Something more subtle could be good. I'm experimenting with lots of styles. Glad you watched this video! I appreciate it so much.
No to the glasses
100% agree with you! Thanks for watching my channel!!
Thumbs up on the glasses!
I thought you'd like them! You're a man with style!! Thanks for the input. 🙂
I like the Magoo glasses. Very Iris Arpel.
That’s what I was thinking as well!
depends on the community. I live in a 55+ apartment complex and one of my wisest decisions ever. Fantastic community. lol and you only hear gossip if you participate in it. We are totally spoiled here by management
So glad you like it! Generally speaking, 55+ communities are wonderful places. Thanks for watching my channel!
@Southwest55Plus My community is wonderful! I sold a condo in Seattle and moved to a less expensive place. I absolutely love living in my 55+ community. We are not isolated with just other old people as some seem to think. Most of us are very active in our churches and wider communities.
Like glasses❤️👌
Thanks! Appreciate your comment!
Good video. We live in a retirement community in Australia and we find most leave due to declining health and death. That is life of course and they all loved their time here over the years. Re your glasses, I think they are hiding your face, as in your glasses are wearing you rather than the other way around. Maybe try some alternative frames as you do have a beautiful face. 🙂
Thanks for watching and love your comment! As for the glasses, now that I see myself on my big TV I know I will only use them at home. Too goofy! On to the next pair soon!
I’d have to see the glasses while you were playing the piano.
Well you can’t see that now. Elton John called and made me give them back to him. 🤣
@@Southwest55Plus 😂
You are cute! But NO on the Magoo glasses.😊
Oh thanks for saying that! I agree that these glasses are ridiculous. I'll save them for an emergency only and keep trying to find some that don't look so goofy! Thanks for watching.
The largest retirement community in Florida made the news for having the fasted growing STD rate of any population. I have heard it's pretty wild. This may have something to do with the Gray divorce.
Good point! We have a video coming soon to address that topic. Thanks for watching!
The Villages lol. However, Margaritaville in Daytona Beach is a cesspool of alcohol and debauchery. Old, drunk swingers 24/7 who act like they’re back in middle school.
Geriatric brothel, no thanks.
Miss Mugoow 😂....🎉....!
The glasses don't flatter your pretty face. Maybe try with your bangs lifted off your face.
Excellent video!
Thanks for the tip! It was so hot that day that my hair fell flat and those bangs are a disaster! Thanks for watching!
We're experiencing a heatwave here in Reno...my hair will soon need a therapist!!
Agree with your kids! 🤷🏻♀️
Yes I think you and the kids are right! Gone with the glasses! Thanks for watching.
There are much better choices for glasses!! Life is to be lived, no one is promised a certain amount of years, live life to the fullest and expect to meet your maker, that is not sad, but a certainty.
I have to agree I think. These will be ok at home when I can't find the others. Thanks for watching!
👁👁 the eye ware:
More in keeping with Groucho Marx ..
Have a professional choose the proper fit and shape …it’s your face we’re talking about …
These are cheap readers. I have a highly trained pro for my real glasses. And yes they’re reminiscent of Groucho for sure. Not wearing them out of the house again. 🙂 Thanks for watching my channel!
ichsnay the glasses. unless you wanna put on a striped rugby shirt and be Where's Waldo for passing out candy on Halloween.
Oh my gosh that is hilarious! You are so right! I won’t wear them except for Halloween. 😀
Glasses not your style, reminds me of Edith Head
I didn’t even think of Edith Head but you are so right! Either way they’re better on her. 🤣
Can find a more flattering pair of glasses
I’m currently on the hunt for a cuter pair! Thanks for watching my channel!
Glasses are a big nope.
I agree! Thanks for watching!
Mister magoo is the first thing I thought of
Yep. And now I really hate them after I see them
On my large TV! Thanks for watching my channel!
Good video. To be honest, those glasses are too big and heavy and hide your beautiful eyes, which you should show off 👀👁
Thanks for your honesty! They looked good online but wow not so good on my face! Still trying to find some that are fun but not wacky. Stay tuned for the nect version that I try! Thanks for watching.
Have you tried contacts? Just a suggestion.Sorry about your situation
I have contacts but still need readers. One of the consequences of getting older darnnit! Thanks for watching my channel 🙂
Get different glasses. Your glasses steal / overpower the view of your attractive face. Your glasses are too reflective.
Rest assured that those crazy glasses have been retired. Still testing others though so stay tuned. I love hearing your opinions. Thank you so much for watching and commenting!
I don’t care for the glasses on you
Change the glasses …. they are too 70s 😊
You are SO right! Currently on the hunt for better styles. Thanks for watching!
@@Southwest55Plus It takes time to find that pair that coordinates with our bone structure, skin tones and personality. Have fun and keep the videos coming 🎥
You're so right! I'm always looking for my next pair! Stay tuned!!
Try a different style glasses. Sorry!
Don't be sorry at all! I agree that they are not for me. Thanks for watching my channel! I really appreciate it
Find another eyeglass frame that better flatters you. Your current glasses are terrible.
They’re no longer my glasses. Just a brief fling with them to see what I thought. I hated them and so do you. 🤣 Thanks for watching my channel!
Thumbs down on the glasses 👓
Thanks for the input. I’ve officially retired them!
Too much like HOA
‘Terrible lockdown states’
Huh???
That’s what I said.
Sounds like you could be living anywhere....whether it be a 55+ community or a rented apartment, what's your point? You don't say much about 55+ communities........this could happen anywhere you live. Again what's your point?
The point is that people ask me all the time why there are so many For Sale signs in 55+ communities that we look at. The purpose of this video was to explain why people leave. Many people buy in a community thinking it will be their "Forever Home." It doesn't always turn out that way. Thank you for watching and for your comment!
Once you buy in you can't get out. Financial suicide.
Not true in our Arizona single family communities. You might be thinking of the manufactured home communities which I would NEVER recommend!
I turn 55 in a few months and have been considering moving to a 55+ community because it's cheap and I figure I will get my money's worth if I move in early into my retirement years.
These communities can be amazing and yes very affordable! Thanks for watching my channel. 🙂
Where is this cheap 55 plus community that you speak of?
I'd like to know too@@jerryhantz7233