Growing Bolder Community

"Our residents compare Lake Ashton to a cruise ship on land!" says Tricia Adams, director of activities and community relations at Lake Ashton, one of CRF Communities’ luxury retirement communities . Lake Ashton residents can cultivate life-long passions and hobbies here; others are here to re-invent themselves by learning new skills and trying new experiences. Whether it’s...

Did you know that right now, at this very moment, more birds are nesting than any other time in the year? I actually didn’t know until my neighbors told me about the newest findings made by the Lake Ashton Bird and Nature Club. I just think creatures of nature are fascinating, especially ones that sing! On a past trip, the Lake Aston Bird and Nature Club found two Least Bitterns, but on...

Strength training programs in active adult communities like Lake Ashton is one of the best features about being a resident. The activity director at Lake Ashton always has something fun for us to do, but we all need to keep fit so we can perform at our best. If you suffer from arthritis, diabetes, osteoporosis, obesity, back pain or depression, exercise is a powerful weapon to feeling...

Just 6 short years ago Lake Ashton was just a dream - one person’s vision. The developer saw the potential of 1200 acres of beautiful Central Florida land on the serene waters of Lake Ashton in peaceful Lake Wales. In that short period of time Lake Ashton is a 4-time Community of the Year winner and made America’s 100 Best Master-Planned Communities by Where to Retire Magazine an...

When you live in an active retirement community like Lake Ashton, located near Lake Wales, Florida, there really is no better place to be than home for the holidays. Residents, their families and friends come together throughout the month of December to celebrate the season with fellowship and fun. Holiday activities at Lake Ashton range from a “Holiday Pooch and Partner One-Mile...

As veteran snowbirds know, the ritual of closing your home “up North” and preparing to come South for the winter is a little more involved than packing a bag, locking the door and jumping in the car. The homeowners at Lake Ashton, Florida’s favorite active adult community created this checklist for “newbies” and a reminder for the pros: The Basics - remember to contact:...

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 while pool-dipping and tea-drinking! CRF Communities is the leader in retirement communities in the Central Florida area. One of their more...

Each year thousands of people flee the cold of the Northeast for the warmth and sunshine of Florida. Whatever your reason for having that second, warmer-climate home, remember that proper medical planning can be one of the most important preparations you make. Here are a few tips. o Establish a relationship with a nearby doctor in your “Florida home”. Schedule an appointment to...

Internet popularity is not just affecting the larger conglomerates of Corporate America. It is also changing the individual career lives of retired adults. Now, you may think that “Career Lives of Retirees” is an oxymoron, but the idea is growing as fast as the Internet itself. What seems to be making active adults find interest in the World Wide Web is that besides TV and publications, the...

There are so many perks when you live at Lake Ashton, one of CRF Communities Florida retirement communities. Set on over 1200 acres of beautiful Florida ranch land that fronts the serene waters of Lake Ashton, this Florida active adult community is Simply the Best! Lake Ashton is a gated community that boasts a 26,000 sq ft clubhouse, 30,000 sq ft health and fitness center, indoor pool and...