Trend Toward Niche Retirement Communities

Mike Schneider Associated Press Updated: 07/29/2014 02:17:18 AM PDT ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Niche retirement communities are growing particularly popular as the 76 million baby boomers reach retirement age. The

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Are you looking for a good retirement community for you or your loved one? There are lots of options and niche retirement communities are growing particularly popular as the 76 million baby boomers reach retirement age. The communities are aimed at people of specific ethnic backgrounds, hobbies or collegiate allegiances. So whether you’re looking for Virginia retirement communities or Florida retirement communities here are some niche retirement communities found across the United States.

ShantiNiketan in Tavares, Florida: This retirement community located about 30 miles northwest of Orlando is geared to residents from India. A clubhouse in the center of the 54 condos holds a dining room, kitchen, a worship room with an enormous shrine holding icons of Hindu gods Shiva and Ganesh and an exercise room. The dining room serves vegetarian meals and on weekends hosts karaoke. In their homes, residents get 20 Indian channels on cable TV. A second phase is under construction, and a similar community is being planned for New Jersey.

Fountaingrove Lodge in Santa Rosa, California: This luxury retirement community located in the heart of California wine country caters to gays and lesbians. The grounds have a fitness center, outdoor walking paths and residents take classes in yoga, water aerobics and tai chi.

University Commons in Ann Arbor, Michigan: The 92-condos in this retirement community border the north campus of the University of Michigan, and the development caters to residents who want to live in an academic environment. The community has classrooms for continuing education courses and a recital hall for lectures and concerts.

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Niche retirement communities are growing particularly popular as the 76 million baby boomers reach retirement age. The communities are aimed at people of specific ethnic backgrounds, hobbies or collegiate allegiances. Here are some niche retirement communities found across the United States.

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Niche retirement communities are growing particularly popular as the 76 million baby boomers reach retirement age. The communities are aimed at people of specific ethnic backgrounds, hobbies or collegiate allegiances. Here are some niche retirement communities found across the United States.

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Niche retirement communities are growing particularly popular as the 76 million baby boomers reach retirement age. The communities are aimed at people of specific ethnic backgrounds, hobbies or collegiate allegiances. Here are some niche retirement communities found across the United States.

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