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If you’re one of the many active adults looking to move closer to family or friends in Georgia, then you’ll want to stop by the award winning community of Somerset.

Built by Windsong Properties, Somerset received a Livable Communities “special recognition” honor earlier this year. The award was given by the AARP and the National Association of Home Builders at the International Builders Show in January.

AARP and the NAHB created the Livable Communities awards program in 2007 for builders, remodelers, architects and developers in order to recognize forward-looking companies that have constructed creative and unique homes and communities with accessible features that improve the daily comfort, ease of use and safety for all their residents, no matter age or physical abilities. Read More→

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Apr
29

Play a Round at Riverside

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The newly designed course at Riverside Country Club in Lanett, Ala. is open for play! Dedicated players and recreational duffers can now play 18 challenging but fun holes right in the Greater Valley Area. After being completely redesigned, Riverside Country Club reopened in early April and was an instant hit amongst members and guests alike.

What was done to the course?

The existing nine holes were completely renovated, redesigned and replanted while players enjoyed the new nine, which wind through the large, scenic lots of Riverside Estates, a new Greater Valley Group community featuring luxury homes starting in the high $200’s.

The new course was concepted and designed by Ken Ezell of CEC Golf Design Group (Deland, Fla.). His vision was to create an exquisite golf course community. Riverside Estates features 141 wooded lots with stunning and serene views. These Greater Valley Homes are located in the Chambers County school district, close to I-85, making travel to any destination easy and convenient. Read More→

On Saturday, May 22 and Sunday, May 23, Soleil Laurel Canyon, a 330 acre master-planned community located in Canton, Georgia will host its first Soleil Spring Festival.

The two-day event will feature a wide range of events, activities and demonstrations including a Tour of Homes and a presentation by master gardener, Walter Reeves a featured columnist for the AJC and talk-show host at 750-WSB Radio.

Opened in 2005, this low-maintenance, 55-plus community offers 14 floorplans with seven featured plans. Homes are priced from the $200s to the high $400s and range in size from 1,518 to 2,727 square feet, making this active adult community ideal for those interested in a little more living space.

Soleil Spring Festival Schedule of Events:

Saturday, May 22: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

  • Ongoing Tour of Homes and Amenities: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
    Soleil Model Park Enjoy music and light refreshments as you tour the model park. Each home will feature a unique gift or giveaway, so make sure to take a peek inside every home to enhance your chances of winning!
  • Walter Reeves: Noon – 1 p.m.
    Soleil Garden Learn from the best at this fun and informative gardening demonstration. Walter has written nine books on gardening in Georgia and will be able to answer any questions you might have on the subject. Read More→

Twice a year residents of the Atlanta lake community, Heron Bay Golf and Country Club gather together and clean our their closets, attics, basements and garages for the community-wide garage sale. Over 50 homes participated in the April event, each helping to make it the rousing success that it was.

After the sale was over, all unsold items were donated to All About Developmental Disabilities. The AADD has been helping individuals and families with development disabilities with obtaining training for jobs, receiving education and medical care and finding places to live since 1956. All Heron Bay residents who did not participate in the garage sale were encouraged to donate to AADD. Read More→

Apr
20

Retire to Club Villas

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If luxury golf course lots, nestled peacefully amongst the trees along the impeccability manicured fairways sounds like the perfect way to retire, then you might want to consider Club Villas at Founders Bridge in Richmond, Virginia.

This charming no maintenance community is located within the Founder’s Bridge community and is surrounded by Independence Golf Course. Designed by Tom Fazio, Independence is sure to test the talents of even the most experienced golfer. In addition to providing hours upon hours of outdoor entertainment, Club Villas is also located just minutes away from great shopping, dining and has easy access to all major highways. Read More→