THANK YOU for saying this! I'm so glad to hear someone who feels the same way. It's literally my dream retirement to move there. That centre has something for everyone - everything from gardening clubs to art (and writing) groups to craft workshops to yoga classes to birdwatching outings. And a real range of seniors, from the wealthy to those in low-income housing, so there are always price options.


And it's a nice city in other ways too - people say hello to strangers on the street. Teenagers volunteer at the seniors' centre. Seniors volunteer at the high school. It's not a small city population-wise but is safe and mostly pleasant. Seniors can walk without fear after dark and many do. And like I say, everything is within easy walking distance.


Anyway, I don't think my in-laws gave it much of a chance, but it's up to them obviously. I hope they move to our city rather than far away, because I think they would regret being cut off from family (my husband has 4 siblings and they all live in the region).