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Sunday, November 7, 2010
The New Best Places to Retire
There’s an interesting article posted at Yahoo! Finance -- Financially Fit that lists “The New Best Places to Retire.” See http://financiallyfit.yahoo.com/finance/article-111089-7110-5-the-new-best-places-to-retire?ywaad=ad0035&nc. Of course, Auburn is mentioned there along with some of the reasons why it’s a good place to retire. It mentions golf, cultural events, and OLLI along with cost of living and climate as nice things about Auburn. There are also plenty of shopping opportunities in town and it is in close proximity to the cities of Atlanta (and it’s airport), Birmingham, Montgomery and Columbus--all of which also offer many opportunities for shopping, entertainment, etc., within a couple of hours drive. Auburn isn’t too far from the beaches of the Florida panhandle or the beautiful Alabama Gulf Coast either. Auburn has a number of organizations that offer opportunities for friendship and/or service to the community. There are churches of many denominations in the area. You can join a farm cooperative and get fresh fruits and vegetables practically year round and you can purchase fresh produce grown in the area at The Market on Ag Hill most of the summer. There are all sorts of sports one can either participate in or watch. An example is tennis offered at the new complex on Richland Road. Auburn University offers football, tennis, golf, swimming, baseball, soccer, and equestrian events to name a few. The local high schools also offer many opportunities for sporting and cultural events. Then there is the neighboring, historic Opelika which hosts the annual Victorian Front Porch Christmas, a unique event showcasing the local historic district. The Arts Association of East Alabama’s Performance Arts series brings a number of cultural events to the area each year. The City of Auburn Parks and Recreation Department offers a number of programs such as art instruction, dance instruction, bingo, and travel opportunities that are enjoyed by many people of all ages. There is no reason to be bored or lonely in Auburn. Check it out. I think you will find that it is a great place to live, work and/or retire. If you have questions, feel free to contact Ellen Faurot who will try to provide the answers you seek.
# posted by Magnolia Realty @ 7:45 PM
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