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Online Senior Living Library – Information all about Active Adult Living in Central FloridaLooking for information in books, periodicals, newspapers, and websites can be a research nightmare! CRF Communities now has an online library: a one-stop shop for finding information on active adult lifestyles, senior health and fitness,...
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Florida Retirement Communities…Summer is a Good Time to Buy a New Home
In Florida, summertime is a time for fun, a time for taking dips in the pool, and a time for drinking ice tea while you lounge in the shade of a few tropical palm trees. But for homebuyers of Florida Retirement Communities, summer is a time to save money...
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Big News for Realtors in Central Florida
Realtors Take Advantage of CRF Communities’ 2008 5% Commission Promotion CRF Communities is the leader in retirement communities in the Central Florida area. A more recent promotion was intended to motivate one group of people, in...
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Margit NovakMany seniors want to move to smaller places or create more room in their homes, but they're overwhelmed by decades of collecting "stuff."
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Calling All CaninesCanine Companions for Independence is a wonderful organization that brings highly trained dogs into the homes of people who need help the most. Come along as the GB gang stops by CCI to share the potential of a Growing Bolder group.
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Man in MotionGB gets motion picture pioneer Charlie White ready for his close-up. Charlie synchronized sound to pictures when talkies were all the rage. In later years, he brought films to show people in nursing homes.
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CRF Communities hosts the Newest Community Grand Opening - Vienna Square
Join CRF Communities June 13th and 14th and you could be walking around your new dream home in its newest gated community, Vienna Square, located in the Heart of Winter Haven, Florida. Vienna Square is the perfect option for both local folks looking to...
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Just a congo-line away from the biggest named cruise lines
More and more, active adults over the age of 55 are finding travel and adventure an essential part of retirement in Central Florida. To celebrate their longer and fuller lives, Baby Boomers are just looking to have fun more than anything! And now, with...
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Larry W. JonesTV Land President Larry W. Jones says the 50+ audience is a powerful force.
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Sandy YagudaLegendary rock star and founding member of the band Jay and the Americans, Sandy Yaguda, is having fun bringing his band back to life.
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Mayberry MadhattersI want to call attention to the Red Hat Society. It is great for the over 50 woman that enjoys socializing and having fun. I didn't realize that a lot of women had never heard of the Red Hat Society until I joined our local Mayberry...
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A Booming Triumph at SundanceTalk about Growing Bolder -- It's all about attitude over adversity at the Sundance Film Festival in 2008. See which movies took the top prizes, and how a special group of baby boomers is hoping to make the next big blockbuster.
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Picture of the Day and Birthdays for June 27Real Estate prices are dropping. It could be a great time to buy. But wait until you see what a cozy little pad in Brooklyn will set you back. Check the photos. Gasp at the price.
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Rightsizing Your Life -- The Holiday EditionRADICAL RIGHTSIZING FOR TOYS Now here’s a novel idea: don’t give potentially dangerous toys for Christmas. "Why I'd NEVER do that!" you say? Since some 80-90% of all toys come from China—this isn't going to be as easy as you think....
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One Gift You Must GetHave you read through the Thought Leaders column on the GB Home Page? The number of responses to our question was overwhelming. The answers are as diverse as the backgrounds of the people themselves. Be sure to read through them. But don’t forget about...
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Saving on your energy billJust a few suggestions on how to lower your energy bills. The primary use of home energy in the summer here is your ac and your hot water heater. You need to develop your own energy saving plan. a new efficient ac will save you about 25% on your energy...
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That's Not HotPeople around the world are buzzing with the news that Paris Hilton's grandfather just made a massive cut to the celebrity's inheritance. And he's not alone! Find out how his drastic decision is in line with many baby boomers' financial plans.
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Seeking Centenarians from the Other Side of the World
Eric Shackle of Australia is the author of the world's first multi national electronic book. It's called, Life Begins at Eighty. At age 88, it's something Eric knows first-hand. He also knows a little bit about writing. He filed his first newspaper...
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The Times They Are A Changin'As we welcome in the New Year, lets hope 2008 will bring with it meaningful change in the way America deals with its aging population. Dylan said it first but it’s never been truer than now: “The times they are a-changin.” A social revolution is...
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Back From Death's Doorstep
I saw a 109-year-old woman brought back to life. It was stunning. Humbling. I’m still trying to process it all. I’ll tell you about it in a moment. But first, a little background. Ruth1898 is not only the oldest member of our growing bolder...
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Home Makeover HelpThese days it's not easy to sell, so why not make the most out of the home you have? The best place to find ideas and inspiration, all under one roof, is the Home Show.
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How's the Weather Up North?When it's sunny in Florida, it's often snowing somewhere else! So we asked people living in The Villages, Florida what it's like to sunbathe while everyone else is shoveling out. Here's what they told us!