Wednesday, January 30, 2008

In Lancaster, 70 is the new 50

Lancaster, as it is turning out, is the place to be not only for young professionals and members of the creative class. It is also becoming something of a hot spot for empty nesters and retirees. Trends nationally have shown that the move to a retirement community as a model for your golden years is giving way to urban living. And, why not? Life expectancies are running way ahead of what they were when the idea of retirement homes took off. Seniors today don't want to be cloistered away from the bustle of activity, and are choosing to spend their retirement and semi-retirement years within easy distance of life's amenities without the regular maintenance of that huge lawn they used to have.

With this trend in mind, the Lancaster Downtowners formed to create a resource network for those wishing to retire in Lancaster City. Based on the model created in Boston's Beacon Hill, the downtowners have already gained considerable momentum and are now applying for 501 (c) (3) status. In addition to its other offerings, the Downtowners also operate a list serve allowing members to connect quickly with important information.

You don't have to be retired to join the downtowners. Increasing numbers of pre-retiree's are joining the bandwagon to see to it that the services they need when they do retire will be available. Check it out.

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