Introduction The Young at Heart Homeowners Association (name changed for privacy) has long been an active community of young seniors. Built during the mid-eighties, this community has an established Board of Directors, Committees and Social infrastructure and professional management which made it one of the most desirable Adult Communities in its county. Young at Heart HOA has a Social Activities Committee which is guided by and proudly implements its Mission Statement: "To provide diverse activity and foster community spirit and assistance to members of the Association and to serve the needs of our greater surrounding community."
Proximity to Universities In addition to being known for its baseball team, Boston is known for its colleges and universities, many of them either Ivy League or first tier. Fenway apartments are likewise close to many fine schools, specifically Boston University and Boston College, as well as Northeastern University. The ability to live so close to three of the finest schools in the country is ideal not only for students but for anyone who enjoys living in an intellectual, upbeat, young neighborhood. It goes without saying that there is an added advantage of being able to hit Fenway Park at any time during the year, either for sport or for play.
Culture In line with the many universities located near the Boston Luxury Apartments at Fenway, the cultural district for the area surrounds the apartments. The best cultural centers Boston has to offer are within walking distance of the Fenway apartments, making it possible to take in the symphony or visit a museum at a moment's notice. The Museum of Fine Arts draws locals and tourist alike, as does the hall housing Boston's famed symphony orchestra. This area of Boston is as culturally rich in terms of art, theatre, and music, as other large metropolitan areas, such as Washington, D.C., or New York City.
Holidays are not new! People have been enjoying Vacations or Holidays for decades but in modern times we seem to get even more time in which to cut loose and take our enjoyment to higher and further levels, in many ways the world is shrinking with modern travel the world really is your oyster. When considering ways to enjoy our time I would like to point out an extremely attractive way in which we can indulge ourselves by visiting more than one location, this is especially true for those of us that have often dreamed about owning our own Holiday Home, but for a number of reasons we have been put off, these maybe financial reasons, simply not being able to afford to purchase or fear of the dramatic losses that property market has suffered over the last two to three years.
This area is no concrete jungle, but instead boasts parks, including but not limited to Fenway's own park, many of which are pet friendly as well as kid friendly. The apartments are also close to a portion of the waterway known as the Emerald Necklace that winds its way through the entirety of Boston.
However if we were to be told that it is possible to purchase a share in a property for holidays rather than as a permanent residence, would that make a difference? I have recently discovered that for those with a view to purchasing a vacation home, but are holding back because the risk they feel surrounding the markets is too high then I can tell you that it is possible to purchase property at a fraction of the cost, I'm talking about actually buying a fraction of the property, let's call it a half share. You can do this easily by sharing all the costs with another person or even a dozen people, meaning that any risk is also shared between other members.
Shaking out our Party Clothes...or Adjust and Adapt the Plan A strategy meeting of the Board of Directors and Management was called to set forth a "New Direction for the New Millennium." It was decided the Board would roll out a program to the Committees asking their assistance to help revamp the community programs and agendas. The Operations Sub-Committee was directed to make an inspection and recommendations for the replacement of old and outdated furniture, to take advantage of lightweight plastics for tables and chairs, thinking in terms of portability and mobility. Secondly, to evaluate the pool and replace old railings with new assisted lifts, and to examine the exercise equipment and replace it with cardiovascular and low impact aerobic devices. The Functions Sub-Committee was given the task of working with the Township's Senior Outreach Center to bring in additional speakers and programs oriented towards introducing their services to the membership. While continuing their task of providing "fun" evenings to the community, dinner/dance programs and functions mindful of including our expanding group of members who had become widows and widowers and who were not participating due to cost or concern/perception that the functions catered more towards couples. The Sunshine Sub-Committee took on the task of doing for ourselves as well as others outside our immediate HOA community. A telephone chain named "Making New Friends" was established to contact new homeowners as well as people living alone, emergency contact lists were updated; and medication and health information was gathered and placed in the same location in each home to enable Emergency/Ambulance workers immediate availability. The Games Sub-Committee blended men's and women's events where participation was low, added a computer-learning center by recruiting grandchildren (now in their late teens and twenties) to teach members use of e-mail and the Internet. Grandchildren were paid volunteers - which translates into those who work when they can for $25.00 per day.
Wouldn't it make sense to pay only for what we use? and not any more for the maintenance, the utilities and the mortgage, I think that would interest people much more than worrying about getting into an uncertain property market. For those that still have the ability to do so, you could spread the investment over two or three different locations and still own the equity and have the ability to visit different parts of the world.
Proximity to Universities In addition to being known for its baseball team, Boston is known for its colleges and universities, many of them either Ivy League or first tier. Fenway apartments are likewise close to many fine schools, specifically Boston University and Boston College, as well as Northeastern University. The ability to live so close to three of the finest schools in the country is ideal not only for students but for anyone who enjoys living in an intellectual, upbeat, young neighborhood. It goes without saying that there is an added advantage of being able to hit Fenway Park at any time during the year, either for sport or for play.
Culture In line with the many universities located near the Boston Luxury Apartments at Fenway, the cultural district for the area surrounds the apartments. The best cultural centers Boston has to offer are within walking distance of the Fenway apartments, making it possible to take in the symphony or visit a museum at a moment's notice. The Museum of Fine Arts draws locals and tourist alike, as does the hall housing Boston's famed symphony orchestra. This area of Boston is as culturally rich in terms of art, theatre, and music, as other large metropolitan areas, such as Washington, D.C., or New York City.
Holidays are not new! People have been enjoying Vacations or Holidays for decades but in modern times we seem to get even more time in which to cut loose and take our enjoyment to higher and further levels, in many ways the world is shrinking with modern travel the world really is your oyster. When considering ways to enjoy our time I would like to point out an extremely attractive way in which we can indulge ourselves by visiting more than one location, this is especially true for those of us that have often dreamed about owning our own Holiday Home, but for a number of reasons we have been put off, these maybe financial reasons, simply not being able to afford to purchase or fear of the dramatic losses that property market has suffered over the last two to three years.
This area is no concrete jungle, but instead boasts parks, including but not limited to Fenway's own park, many of which are pet friendly as well as kid friendly. The apartments are also close to a portion of the waterway known as the Emerald Necklace that winds its way through the entirety of Boston.
However if we were to be told that it is possible to purchase a share in a property for holidays rather than as a permanent residence, would that make a difference? I have recently discovered that for those with a view to purchasing a vacation home, but are holding back because the risk they feel surrounding the markets is too high then I can tell you that it is possible to purchase property at a fraction of the cost, I'm talking about actually buying a fraction of the property, let's call it a half share. You can do this easily by sharing all the costs with another person or even a dozen people, meaning that any risk is also shared between other members.
Shaking out our Party Clothes...or Adjust and Adapt the Plan A strategy meeting of the Board of Directors and Management was called to set forth a "New Direction for the New Millennium." It was decided the Board would roll out a program to the Committees asking their assistance to help revamp the community programs and agendas. The Operations Sub-Committee was directed to make an inspection and recommendations for the replacement of old and outdated furniture, to take advantage of lightweight plastics for tables and chairs, thinking in terms of portability and mobility. Secondly, to evaluate the pool and replace old railings with new assisted lifts, and to examine the exercise equipment and replace it with cardiovascular and low impact aerobic devices. The Functions Sub-Committee was given the task of working with the Township's Senior Outreach Center to bring in additional speakers and programs oriented towards introducing their services to the membership. While continuing their task of providing "fun" evenings to the community, dinner/dance programs and functions mindful of including our expanding group of members who had become widows and widowers and who were not participating due to cost or concern/perception that the functions catered more towards couples. The Sunshine Sub-Committee took on the task of doing for ourselves as well as others outside our immediate HOA community. A telephone chain named "Making New Friends" was established to contact new homeowners as well as people living alone, emergency contact lists were updated; and medication and health information was gathered and placed in the same location in each home to enable Emergency/Ambulance workers immediate availability. The Games Sub-Committee blended men's and women's events where participation was low, added a computer-learning center by recruiting grandchildren (now in their late teens and twenties) to teach members use of e-mail and the Internet. Grandchildren were paid volunteers - which translates into those who work when they can for $25.00 per day.
Wouldn't it make sense to pay only for what we use? and not any more for the maintenance, the utilities and the mortgage, I think that would interest people much more than worrying about getting into an uncertain property market. For those that still have the ability to do so, you could spread the investment over two or three different locations and still own the equity and have the ability to visit different parts of the world.
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