Community Trends - May 2025

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billiards room. Others may prefer to relax with a book in a cozy library or get creative in the arts and crafts room. Wellness is supported through amenities like state-of-the-art fitness centers, saunas, steam rooms, hot tubs, and indoor swimming pools. Clubhouses frequently feature ballrooms near modern kitch ens for private event rentals, along with recreational options such as table tennis and expansive outdoor pools, hot tubs, and patios for summertime enjoyment. Outdoor amenities may include tennis and pickleball courts, bocce ball, horse shoe pits, and scenic walking and biking trails. Residents can also enjoy practice time on putting greens or share meals at picnic pavilions. Additional community spaces often include smaller clubhouses with meeting rooms, card rooms,

community has to offer. These types of offerings, such as organized day trips, discounted tickets to Broadway shows, or outings to the Metropolitan Opera House with transpor tation included—are options that other communities could also consider providing to enhance the resident experience and promote a vibrant, connected lifestyle. Whether their interests lie in games and sports, crafts and technology, or health and wellness, residents are sure to find something that suits their lifestyle. Bowling, scrapbooking, painting, and complimentary fitness classes such as Zumba, walking class, tap, Pilates, and Aquasize are just a few of the ways

they can also stay active and entertained. Spaces to Socialize and Stay Active

kitchens, and seasonal outdoor pools and decks. A Community Built Around Enjoyment

Social connection is an important part of life for commu nity association residents, and many communities offer a variety of spaces where neighbors can gather and enjoy time together. Homeowners often meet to play cards, shoot pool, or enjoy a game of shuffleboard in a dedicated

At Canal Walk, life is what residents make of it — and here, they make it full of fun, connection, and purpose. Other communities can take inspiration from this approach, adding similar amenities and offerings to foster a sense of commu nity, engagement, and fulfillment among their residents. n

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