San Jose
About an hour south of San Francisco, in what many consider the heart of "Silicon Valley, San Jose offers upscale neighborhoods, great cultural amenities, proximity to the extensive attractions of California's Bay Area, nearby Napa and Sonoma Valley wineries, beaches of Santa Cruz, the Monterey Peninsula, and much more.
Retirement Communities:
Atria Sunnyvale www.atriasunnyvale.com (408) 738-3410 (Sunnyvale, CA)
ICMA Retirement Corp http://www.icmarc.org/ (408) 993-8590
Valley Village http://www.valleyvillageretirement.com/ (408) 241-7750
Westmont Retirement Residence (408) 984-0605
Atrium Retirement Community (408) 445-7770
Town Park Towers: A Retirement Community (408) 288-8750
Sunrise Assisted Living-Silver http://www.sunriseseniorliving.com/ (408) 223-1312
Campbell Village (408) 378-2535
Atria Chateau Gardens http://www.atriaseniorliving.com/ (408) 275-9040
Foxdale Manner Apartments (408) 251-1142
Atria Willow Glen http://www.atriaseniorliving.com/ (408) 266-1660
Population of San Jose: 930,000
Climate: Moderate
Cost of Living: High
Housing Costs: With a median house cost of about $675,000 you better be sure this is the place for you before buying property in San Jose. Zillow has more.
Taxes: California generally has high taxes compared to other states.
California Tax details are here: http://www.ftb.ca.gov/
Colleges and Universities:
San Jose State University http://www.sjsu.edu/ (408) 924-1000
Bellarmine College Preparatory http://www.bcp.org/ (408) 294-9224
Mission College http://www.missioncollege.org/
University of California-Berkeley: http://www.berkeley.edu/
San Jose-Evergreen Community College http://www.evc.edu/ (408) 274-7900
San Jose City College http://www.sjcc.edu/ (408) 298-2181
Heald College http://www.heald.edu/ (408) 934-4900
National Hispanic University http://www.nhu.edu/ (408) 926-6246
Stanford University: Ticket Office http://www.stanford.edu/ (650) 725-2787
Lincoln Law School of San Jose http://www.lincolnlawsj.edu/ (408) 977-7227
Transportation: Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority: http://www.vta.org/
Health care:
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center http://www.scvmed.org/ (408) 885-4675
Akal Animal Hospital http://www.akalanimalhospital.com/ (408) 453-2524
Good Samaritan Hospital www.goodsamsanjose.com (408) 559-2011
Regional Medical Center-San Jose http://www.regionalmedicalsanjose.com/ (408) 259-5000
China Hospitals (408) 451-8448
Valley Medical Center http://www.scvmed.org/ (408) 885-5000
Agnews Developmental Center http://www.dds.cahwnet.gov/ (408) 432-0942
Oconnor Hospital (408) 947-2666
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center http://www.scvmed.org/ (408) 885-5920
O'Connor Hospital http://www.oconnorhospital.org/ (408) 947-2500
Travel and tourism:
Sanjose.org is the official site of the Convention and Visitors Bureau for San Jose
Major attractions in San Jose include:
American Musical Theatre of San Jose
Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph
Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose
History San Jose
J. Lohr Winery & Tasting
Museum & Planetarium
Great America
San Jose Museum of Art
San Jose Repertory Theatre
Tech Museum of Innovation
The Rosicrucian Egyptian
Winchester Mystery House
Monday, February 18, 2008
Retirement in Dothan, Alabama
Dothan, Alabama is a rapidly growing city and thriving community built around the landmarks of its past. Although it is the center for recreation, business, industry, agriculture, healthcare and retail trade in the area, Dothan offers the charm and friendliness of the deep South. Proclaimed "Peanut Capital of the World," Dothan has become a melting pot for its friendly atmosphere of Southern Hospitality.
Climate: Dothan has a humid subtropical climate. It experiences hot, humid summers and generally mild winters, with average high temperatures ranging from 93.0 °F (33.9 °C) in the summer to 59.0 °F (15 °C) high during winter
Population: As of the census estimate of 2005, there were 62,145 people.
Cost of Living: The people of Dothan enjoy one of the lowest costs of living in the country. Dothan was rated #1 by US News and World Report in 2006 as the cheapest city to live in, due to low local taxes.
Health Care: Dothan's healthcare system is among the highest rated and most affordable in the country, due to its being the home of two hospitals: Southeast Alabama Medical Center and Flowers Hospital.
Transportation: Dothan has been served by regional airlines through Dothan Regional Airport and is 25 minutes away from a connecting flight to almost anywhere in the world via six daily flights to the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Housing Costs: Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $100,700 (it was $86,800 in 2000)
Located a few short miles from the state lines of Florida and Georgia, Dothan is one of the region's most progressive cities.
Climate: Dothan has a humid subtropical climate. It experiences hot, humid summers and generally mild winters, with average high temperatures ranging from 93.0 °F (33.9 °C) in the summer to 59.0 °F (15 °C) high during winter
Population: As of the census estimate of 2005, there were 62,145 people.
Cost of Living: The people of Dothan enjoy one of the lowest costs of living in the country. Dothan was rated #1 by US News and World Report in 2006 as the cheapest city to live in, due to low local taxes.
Health Care: Dothan's healthcare system is among the highest rated and most affordable in the country, due to its being the home of two hospitals: Southeast Alabama Medical Center and Flowers Hospital.
Transportation: Dothan has been served by regional airlines through Dothan Regional Airport and is 25 minutes away from a connecting flight to almost anywhere in the world via six daily flights to the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Housing Costs: Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $100,700 (it was $86,800 in 2000)
Located a few short miles from the state lines of Florida and Georgia, Dothan is one of the region's most progressive cities.
Retire to Selma, Alabama
The Selma and Dallas County area is a place of great charm, beauty and history. Just as patches of fabric in a hodgepodge of color can be transformed into a beautiful quilt, so the Selma of today displays a radiant and diverse personality. Its many festivals celebrate Selma's history from Civil War to Civil Rights. Its vintage architecture is a stunning composition of antebellum and Victorian homes and shops, comprising the largest historic district in Alabama.
Health Care: Vaughan Regional Medical Center is the sole community provider hospital in Selma.
Retirement Community: Vaughan Place Senior Living Community
1300 Old Orrville Road,36701, Selma,AL,
Climate: The Selma and Dallas County area has a great climate for business as well as pleasure. Rarely will the weather disrupt your work or play. In this part of the Sunbelt, the temperature is moderate and comfortable year-round. January temperatures average 50.9F, July temperatures average 81.8F. Average annual rainfall is under 50 inches and the growing season is 253 days (golfing season is even longer!)
Population: 20,512 (2000 census)
Transportation: Just 45 minutes from Selma, at the junction of U.S. Highway 80 and I-65, is Montgomery's Dannelly Field Airport. Dannelly is served by the Delta Connection and other airlines that connect easily with hubs in Atlanta, Nashville, Memphis and Charlotte.
Colleges: Concordia College,
Wallace Community College Selma
Selma is a city in and the county seat of Dallas County, Alabama, United States, located on the banks of the Alabama River.
Health Care: Vaughan Regional Medical Center is the sole community provider hospital in Selma.
Retirement Community: Vaughan Place Senior Living Community
1300 Old Orrville Road,36701, Selma,AL,
Climate: The Selma and Dallas County area has a great climate for business as well as pleasure. Rarely will the weather disrupt your work or play. In this part of the Sunbelt, the temperature is moderate and comfortable year-round. January temperatures average 50.9F, July temperatures average 81.8F. Average annual rainfall is under 50 inches and the growing season is 253 days (golfing season is even longer!)
Population: 20,512 (2000 census)
Transportation: Just 45 minutes from Selma, at the junction of U.S. Highway 80 and I-65, is Montgomery's Dannelly Field Airport. Dannelly is served by the Delta Connection and other airlines that connect easily with hubs in Atlanta, Nashville, Memphis and Charlotte.
Colleges: Concordia College,
Wallace Community College Selma
Selma is a city in and the county seat of Dallas County, Alabama, United States, located on the banks of the Alabama River.
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