Retirement Lifestyle Communities have very much come into their own in the last twenty years. The mature adult and retiring population want to live in one place for the rest of their lives and be able to access support services such as meal, housekeeping and medical support as needed.

Older people also want value for their money and want to be able to reclaim their investment in their housing at the time of their choosing. Retirement Lifestyle communities offer flexibility, control, affordability, and security in an environment that assures comfort and fellowship.

Your opinion on location, housing requirements and amenities is important.

9:30 – 10:00 Registration and Coffee

10:00 – 10:15 Introduction and Purpose

10:15 – 10:30 Retirement and Lifestyle Communities in Ontario

10:30 – 12:00 Development Process of a Lifestyle Community

12:00 – 1:00 Free Barbecue Lunch 

1:00 – 1:30 Ownership Models and Financing

1:30 – 2:00 Local Retirement Community Opportunities

2:00 – 2:30 Wrap Up and Next Steps

This initiative is being co-ordinated by the Haliburton County Development Corporation in partnership with the Municipalities of Algonquin Highlands, Highlands East, Dysart et al and Minden Hills.

Workshop facilitated by Enhanced Community Solutions Inc., www.smarthabitats.com, which has many years of development, design, and management experience in publicly & privately funded housing initiatives.