The City and Borough of Juneau, is a unified municipality located on the Gastineau Channel on the Alexander Archipelago in the state of Alaska. It has been the capital of Alaska since 1906, when the government of the then-Alaska Territory was moved from Sitka.
Population: As of the 2000 census, there were 30,700 people.
Things to see and do: Juneau is home to Perseverance Theatre, Alaska's only professional theater. The area hosts the annual Alaska Folk Festival and Juneau Jazz & Classics music festivals, and the Juneau Symphony performs regularly. Downtown Juneau boasts dozens of art galleries, which participate in the monthly First Friday Gallery Walk and the enormously popular December Gallery Walk held in the first week of December. The Juneau Arts & Humanities Council coordinates events while fund-raising, distributing some grant money, and operating a gallery at its office near 2nd Street and Franklin Street. On summer Friday evenings open-air music and dance performances are held at Marine Park. The University of Alaska Southeast Campus also offers lectures, concerts, and theater performances.
Universities: University of Alaska Southeast
Climate: Remember your rain jacket. The Juneau and Inside Passage climate is wet. It rains, on average, between 3 inches (April) and 7 inches (September) a month. Average summer high temperatures are in the 50s, with lows in the 40s. The average high temperature in July is 65 °F (18 °C), and the average low temperature in January is 20 °F (-7 °C).
Transportation: Air North services Juneau year-round from Whitehorse, Canada three times a week via a 50-minute flight. The Alaska Marine Highway ferry system offers auto and passenger connections to Juneau. From the north, board the ferry in Skagway or Haines. From the south, board the ferry from Bellingham or Prince Rupert. Ferry service is available all year, but during the summer, the frequency of service increases.
Health Care: Bartlett Regional Hospital - Northern Southeast Alaska's premier healthcare provider. 3260 Hospital Drive.
Housing Costs: Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $225,000 (it was $195,100 in 2000)
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Retire in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, Alaska is affectionately known as the City of Lights and Flowers. As a major seaport and trading center, Anchorage is Alaska's largest city. It has a simply stunning location, resting on both the shores of the Cook Inlet and the base of the Chugach Mountains. Anchorage benefits from being the long held urban epicenter of Alaska, while being surrounded by the massive beauty of one of the last great areas of unspoiled wilderness.
Population: Nearly 260,000 residents
Housing Costs: Median house value: $270,000
Health Care: ALASKA NATIVE MEDICAL CENTER, PHS (4315 DIPLOMACY DR)
ALASKA PSYCHIATRIC INSTITUTE (2900 PROVIDENCE DRIVE)
COLUMBIA ALASKA REGIONAL HOSPITAL (2801 DEBARR ROAD)
NORTH STAR HOSPITAL (2530 DEBARR RD)
PROVIDENCE ALASKA MEDICAL CENTER (3200 PROVIDENCE DRIVE,BOX 196604
Colleges and Universities: UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA ANCHORAGE (Full-time enrollment: 9,453; Location: 3211 PROVIDENCE DR; Public; Website: www.uaa.alaska.edu; Offers Master's degree)
ALASKA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY (FT enrollment: 504; Location: 4101 UNIVERSITY DR; Private, not-for-profit; Offers Master's degree
Climate: Anchorage has a subarctic climate due to its short, cool summers. Average daytime summer temperatures range from approximately 55 to 78 degrees Fahrenheit (13 to 26 degrees Celsius); average daytime winter temperatures are about 5 to 30 degrees (-15 to -1 degrees Celsius). Anchorage has a frost-free growing season that averages slightly over 100 days
Transportation: The Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, six miles (10 km) from downtown Anchorage, is the airline hub for the state, served by many national and international airlines, including Seattle-based Alaska Airlines as well as a many intrastate airlines and charter air services
The Alaska Railroad offers year-round freight and passenger service along the length of its rail system from Seward (the southern terminus of the system) to Fairbanks (the northern terminus of the system), although passenger service is less frequent in winter than in summer, and some passenger terminals are not serviced in winter
Anchorage also has a bus system called People Mover, with a central hub in downtown Anchorage and satellite hubs at Dimond Center and Muldoon Mall. The People Mover provides carpool organization services. The public paratransit service known as AnchorRides provides point-to-point accessible transportation services to seniors and those who experience disabilities
Things To Do and See:
Alaska Center for the Performing Arts
Anchorage Concert Association
Anchorage Municipal Libraries
Anchorage Museum
Anchorage Opera
Anchorage Symphony Orchestra
Retirement Communities: Alaska retirement homes guide from RetirementHomes.com, a comprehensive directory of retirement homes and retirement communities, senior communities, elder care and long term care facilities.
Population: Nearly 260,000 residents
Housing Costs: Median house value: $270,000
Health Care: ALASKA NATIVE MEDICAL CENTER, PHS (4315 DIPLOMACY DR)
ALASKA PSYCHIATRIC INSTITUTE (2900 PROVIDENCE DRIVE)
COLUMBIA ALASKA REGIONAL HOSPITAL (2801 DEBARR ROAD)
NORTH STAR HOSPITAL (2530 DEBARR RD)
PROVIDENCE ALASKA MEDICAL CENTER (3200 PROVIDENCE DRIVE,BOX 196604
Colleges and Universities: UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA ANCHORAGE (Full-time enrollment: 9,453; Location: 3211 PROVIDENCE DR; Public; Website: www.uaa.alaska.edu; Offers Master's degree)
ALASKA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY (FT enrollment: 504; Location: 4101 UNIVERSITY DR; Private, not-for-profit; Offers Master's degree
Climate: Anchorage has a subarctic climate due to its short, cool summers. Average daytime summer temperatures range from approximately 55 to 78 degrees Fahrenheit (13 to 26 degrees Celsius); average daytime winter temperatures are about 5 to 30 degrees (-15 to -1 degrees Celsius). Anchorage has a frost-free growing season that averages slightly over 100 days
Transportation: The Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, six miles (10 km) from downtown Anchorage, is the airline hub for the state, served by many national and international airlines, including Seattle-based Alaska Airlines as well as a many intrastate airlines and charter air services
The Alaska Railroad offers year-round freight and passenger service along the length of its rail system from Seward (the southern terminus of the system) to Fairbanks (the northern terminus of the system), although passenger service is less frequent in winter than in summer, and some passenger terminals are not serviced in winter
Anchorage also has a bus system called People Mover, with a central hub in downtown Anchorage and satellite hubs at Dimond Center and Muldoon Mall. The People Mover provides carpool organization services. The public paratransit service known as AnchorRides provides point-to-point accessible transportation services to seniors and those who experience disabilities
Things To Do and See:
Alaska Center for the Performing Arts
Anchorage Concert Association
Anchorage Municipal Libraries
Anchorage Museum
Anchorage Opera
Anchorage Symphony Orchestra
Retirement Communities: Alaska retirement homes guide from RetirementHomes.com, a comprehensive directory of retirement homes and retirement communities, senior communities, elder care and long term care facilities.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Sacramento California Retirement
Sacramento
The Capital of California is located in California's "Gold Country" travel region in the inland central and somewhat northern portion of the state. Home to some of the state's richest history and most important Government agencies, Sacramento blends an extensive Government presence with historic and new neighborhoods. Old Town Sacramento offers tourists and local folks as well a step back into historic times. This area of several square blocks offers shopping, some excellent dining, and one of the best RailRoad museums in the country.
Retirement Communities and Retirement Services in Sacramento:
Pioneer House-Retirement www.pioneerhouseretirement.org (916) 442-4906
Rivers Edge Retirement Community (916) 447-4444
Campus Commons Retirement (916) 929-3966
Ivy Ridge Retirement Home www.ivyridgehome.com (916) 451-1212
Rivers Edge Retirement Community www.hfprop.com (916) 921-5131
Golden Pond Retirement Community www.crmscommunities.com (916) 369-8967
Carlton Plaza Active & Assisted Living (916) 971-4800
Eskaton Monroe Lodge www.eskaton.org (916) 441-1015
California Association of Homes & Services -Aging www.aging.org (916) 392-5111
Population: Sacramento is home to 454,000 people
Climate: Moderate winters, hot and dry summers.
Cost of Living: Moderate
Housing Costs: Moderate. Median home price is $304,000. Zillow has the details.
Taxes: California taxes are high taxes compared to other states.
California Tax details are here: http://www.ftb.ca.gov/
Colleges and Universities:
California State University Sacramento www.csus.edu (916) 278-6011
UC Davis Extension www.extension.ucdavis.edu (530) 757-8777
American River College www.arc.losrios.edu (916) 484-8011
Sacramento City College www.scc.losrios.edu (916) 558-2111
California State Universities www.ecs.csus.edu (916) 445-5983
Cosumnes River College www.crc.losrios.edu (916) 691-7344
Western Career College, Sacramento www.westerncollege.edu (888) 203-9947
High-Tech Institute - Sacramento www.hightechinstitute.edu
Transportation: Sacramento Regional Transit: www.sacrt.com
Health care:
Mercy General Hospital (916) 453-4545
Sutter Medical Center www.suttermedicalcenter.org (916) 454-2222
Sutter General Hospital www.suttermedicalcenter.org (916) 454-2222
Sutter Memorial Hospital www.suttermedicalcenter.org (916) 454-3333
Sacramento Center-Hematology www.sacramentocancer.com (916) 454-6700
Heritage Oaks Hospital www.psysolutions.com (916) 489-3336
Shriners Hospital www.shrinershq.org (916) 453-2000
Sutter Health www.sutterhealth.org (916) 733-8800
UC Davis Health System www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu (916) 734-3797
UC Davis Health System: Cardiology www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu (916) 734-3456
Travel and tourism:
http://www.sacramentocvb.org Sacramento Visitor and Convention Bureau
Sacramento Discover Gold tourism site.
The Capital of California is located in California's "Gold Country" travel region in the inland central and somewhat northern portion of the state. Home to some of the state's richest history and most important Government agencies, Sacramento blends an extensive Government presence with historic and new neighborhoods. Old Town Sacramento offers tourists and local folks as well a step back into historic times. This area of several square blocks offers shopping, some excellent dining, and one of the best RailRoad museums in the country.
Retirement Communities and Retirement Services in Sacramento:
Pioneer House-Retirement www.pioneerhouseretirement.org (916) 442-4906
Rivers Edge Retirement Community (916) 447-4444
Campus Commons Retirement (916) 929-3966
Ivy Ridge Retirement Home www.ivyridgehome.com (916) 451-1212
Rivers Edge Retirement Community www.hfprop.com (916) 921-5131
Golden Pond Retirement Community www.crmscommunities.com (916) 369-8967
Carlton Plaza Active & Assisted Living (916) 971-4800
Eskaton Monroe Lodge www.eskaton.org (916) 441-1015
California Association of Homes & Services -Aging www.aging.org (916) 392-5111
Population: Sacramento is home to 454,000 people
Climate: Moderate winters, hot and dry summers.
Cost of Living: Moderate
Housing Costs: Moderate. Median home price is $304,000. Zillow has the details.
Taxes: California taxes are high taxes compared to other states.
California Tax details are here: http://www.ftb.ca.gov/
Colleges and Universities:
California State University Sacramento www.csus.edu (916) 278-6011
UC Davis Extension www.extension.ucdavis.edu (530) 757-8777
American River College www.arc.losrios.edu (916) 484-8011
Sacramento City College www.scc.losrios.edu (916) 558-2111
California State Universities www.ecs.csus.edu (916) 445-5983
Cosumnes River College www.crc.losrios.edu (916) 691-7344
Western Career College, Sacramento www.westerncollege.edu (888) 203-9947
High-Tech Institute - Sacramento www.hightechinstitute.edu
Transportation: Sacramento Regional Transit: www.sacrt.com
Health care:
Mercy General Hospital (916) 453-4545
Sutter Medical Center www.suttermedicalcenter.org (916) 454-2222
Sutter General Hospital www.suttermedicalcenter.org (916) 454-2222
Sutter Memorial Hospital www.suttermedicalcenter.org (916) 454-3333
Sacramento Center-Hematology www.sacramentocancer.com (916) 454-6700
Heritage Oaks Hospital www.psysolutions.com (916) 489-3336
Shriners Hospital www.shrinershq.org (916) 453-2000
Sutter Health www.sutterhealth.org (916) 733-8800
UC Davis Health System www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu (916) 734-3797
UC Davis Health System: Cardiology www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu (916) 734-3456
Travel and tourism:
http://www.sacramentocvb.org Sacramento Visitor and Convention Bureau
Sacramento Discover Gold tourism site.
Gulf Shores, Alabama Retirement
In Gulf Shores, our pleasant climate, natural beauty and Southern hospitality unite to form what visitors and residents fondly call “Pleasure Island”. We strive to maintain our family atmosphere and hometown flavor.
Retirement Community:
Liveoak Village Planned Urban Development and Wellness Center
... Now you can enjoy your early morning walks even more knowing you have purchased your new home in one of Alabama’s Premier Active 55+ Gated Communities. At Liveoak Village you’ll find more than just comfort and peace of mind. ...www.liveoakvillage.com/
Population: 5,039 (2006)
Sales Tax/General Use Tax
Tax on the purchase of general merchandise is as follows:
State of Alabama: 4%
Baldwin County: 2%
Gulf Shores: 3%
Total: 9%
Health Care: SOUTH BALDWIN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
1613 N. McKenzie St., Foley 251-949-3400
Other hospitals are located in Mobile, Pensacola, Fairhope and Bay Minette. All are within one hour of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.
LOCATOR AND TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION :
Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are flanked by historic Fort Morgan to the west, Florida to the east, and the Gulf of Mexico to the south. The Intracoastal Waterway separates the island from the mainland and accommodates water traffic and trade from across the country. The
area is easily accessible from both Interstates 65 and 10. Four-lane Alabama Hwy. 59 brings travelers directly into Gulf Shores. Located
conveniently between Mobile, Alabama (50 miles to the northwest) and Pensacola, Florida (35 miles to the east), Gulf Shores and Orange
Beach are less than a day’s drive from major Southeastern cities
Retirement Community:
Liveoak Village Planned Urban Development and Wellness Center
... Now you can enjoy your early morning walks even more knowing you have purchased your new home in one of Alabama’s Premier Active 55+ Gated Communities. At Liveoak Village you’ll find more than just comfort and peace of mind. ...www.liveoakvillage.com/
Population: 5,039 (2006)
Sales Tax/General Use Tax
Tax on the purchase of general merchandise is as follows:
State of Alabama: 4%
Baldwin County: 2%
Gulf Shores: 3%
Total: 9%
Health Care: SOUTH BALDWIN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
1613 N. McKenzie St., Foley 251-949-3400
Other hospitals are located in Mobile, Pensacola, Fairhope and Bay Minette. All are within one hour of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.
LOCATOR AND TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION :
Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are flanked by historic Fort Morgan to the west, Florida to the east, and the Gulf of Mexico to the south. The Intracoastal Waterway separates the island from the mainland and accommodates water traffic and trade from across the country. The
area is easily accessible from both Interstates 65 and 10. Four-lane Alabama Hwy. 59 brings travelers directly into Gulf Shores. Located
conveniently between Mobile, Alabama (50 miles to the northwest) and Pensacola, Florida (35 miles to the east), Gulf Shores and Orange
Beach are less than a day’s drive from major Southeastern cities
Retiring To Mobile, Alabama
More than a quarter of a million people live in the metropolitan area that covers 128 square miles. And though Mobile offers the amenities and infrastructure of a major metropolitan area, it has retained its sense of community and friendliness. The rest of the world is taking notice: Mobile has been honored with an All-America City designation by the National Civic League. A recent survey ranked the city as one of the top five most "polite" cities in the nation, and Mobile consistently ranks high in Money Magazine's "300 Best Places to Live" issue
Population: Mobile is the third most populous city in the state of Alabama and is the county seat of Mobile County. The population within the city limits was 198,915 as of the 2000 census
Mobile has a number of colleges and universities.
Bishop State Community College
Capps College
Faulkner University
Southeast College of Technology
Spring Hill College
University of Mobile
University of South Alabama
The University Of Alabama School Of Social Work - Distance Learning Program
Climate: Mobile's geographical location on the Gulf of Mexico provides a mild subtropical climate, with an average annual temperature of 67.5 °F (20 °C). Normal January through December temperatures range from 40 °F (4 °C) minimum and 91 °F (33 °C) maximum. Mobile has hot, humid summers and mild, rainy winters. A 2007 study by WeatherBill, Inc. determined that Mobile is the wettest city in the contiguous 48 states, with 67 inches of average annual rainfall
Health Care: Mobile serves the central Gulf Coast as a regional center for medicine. The city is served by over 850 physicians and 175 dentists. There are four major medical centers within the city limits: Mobile Infirmary Medical Center with 704 beds, Springhill Medical Center with 252 beds, Providence Hospital with 349 beds, and the University of South Alabama Medical Center with 346 beds and a level I trauma center. Additionally, the University of South Alabama also operates USA Women’s and Children’s Hospital.
Transportation: Local airline passengers are served by the Mobile Regional Airport which directly connects to six major hub airports: Charlotte, Dallas, Atlanta, Houston, Chicago, and Memphis. It is served by American Airlines, Continental Express, Delta Air Lines, Northwest Airlink and US Airways Express
Housing Cost: Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $97,000 (it was $81,400 in 2000
Population: Mobile is the third most populous city in the state of Alabama and is the county seat of Mobile County. The population within the city limits was 198,915 as of the 2000 census
Mobile has a number of colleges and universities.
Bishop State Community College
Capps College
Faulkner University
Southeast College of Technology
Spring Hill College
University of Mobile
University of South Alabama
The University Of Alabama School Of Social Work - Distance Learning Program
Climate: Mobile's geographical location on the Gulf of Mexico provides a mild subtropical climate, with an average annual temperature of 67.5 °F (20 °C). Normal January through December temperatures range from 40 °F (4 °C) minimum and 91 °F (33 °C) maximum. Mobile has hot, humid summers and mild, rainy winters. A 2007 study by WeatherBill, Inc. determined that Mobile is the wettest city in the contiguous 48 states, with 67 inches of average annual rainfall
Health Care: Mobile serves the central Gulf Coast as a regional center for medicine. The city is served by over 850 physicians and 175 dentists. There are four major medical centers within the city limits: Mobile Infirmary Medical Center with 704 beds, Springhill Medical Center with 252 beds, Providence Hospital with 349 beds, and the University of South Alabama Medical Center with 346 beds and a level I trauma center. Additionally, the University of South Alabama also operates USA Women’s and Children’s Hospital.
Transportation: Local airline passengers are served by the Mobile Regional Airport which directly connects to six major hub airports: Charlotte, Dallas, Atlanta, Houston, Chicago, and Memphis. It is served by American Airlines, Continental Express, Delta Air Lines, Northwest Airlink and US Airways Express
Housing Cost: Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $97,000 (it was $81,400 in 2000
Monday, February 18, 2008
San Jose, California Retirement Information
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
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
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.
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Oakland California Retirement
Oakland California
Not nearly as well known as San Francisco, Oakland offers many of the same amenities that are common throughout the Bay Area of California. These include numerous airports (OAK is Oakland), great public transportation systems, several colleges and universities, cultural diversity, access to professional sports, and much more. Many locals would say that Oakland's appeal depends on where you live in the city. There are areas of high crime and poverty as well as affluence and luxury homes.
City of Oakland website: www.oaklandnet.com
Retirement Communities and Oakland Retirement information:
Lake Park Retirement Residence www.cnmh.org (510) 835-5511
St Paul's Towers Retirement Residence (510) 835-4700
Mercy Retirement & Care Center www.mercyretirementcenter.com (510) 534-8540
Claremont House Retirement www.crmscommunities.com (510) 658-9266
Mark Twain Retirement Center (510) 261-4760
Housing Authority of the City of Oakland: General Information www.oakha.org (510) 874-1500
Lakeside Park www.lakesideparkalz.com (510) 444-4684
Elder Care Alliance www.eldercarealliance.org (510) 434-2800
Salem Lutheran Home www.salemlutheranhome.com (510) 534-3637
Unity Council www.unitycouncil.org (510) 534-6200
Oakland, California Population: 397,000
Climate: Moderate. Cool winters, cool to hot summers. The climate throughout the Bay Area is influenced by proximity to the Pacific, fog, and urban factors.
Cost of Living: High
Housing Costs: With a median home price of about 550,000 Oakland is expensive, though considerably less than San Franciso houses: 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: Oakland University Oakland Community College
Transportation: Bay Area Transit www.transitinfo.org
Health care:
Alameda County Medical Center: Highland www.acmedctr.org (510) 437-4800
Alameda Hospital www.alamedahospital.org (510) 522-3700
Kaiser Foundation Hospital (510) 752-1000
Alta Bates Medical Center www.altabates.com (510) 204-2700
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center www.altabatessummit.com (510) 204-1303
Children's Hospital: Volunteer Services www.childrenshospitaloakland.org (510) 428-3471
Travel and tourism: Destination Oakland is the Visitor Bureau website: www.oaklandcvb.com
Not nearly as well known as San Francisco, Oakland offers many of the same amenities that are common throughout the Bay Area of California. These include numerous airports (OAK is Oakland), great public transportation systems, several colleges and universities, cultural diversity, access to professional sports, and much more. Many locals would say that Oakland's appeal depends on where you live in the city. There are areas of high crime and poverty as well as affluence and luxury homes.
City of Oakland website: www.oaklandnet.com
Retirement Communities and Oakland Retirement information:
Lake Park Retirement Residence www.cnmh.org (510) 835-5511
St Paul's Towers Retirement Residence (510) 835-4700
Mercy Retirement & Care Center www.mercyretirementcenter.com (510) 534-8540
Claremont House Retirement www.crmscommunities.com (510) 658-9266
Mark Twain Retirement Center (510) 261-4760
Housing Authority of the City of Oakland: General Information www.oakha.org (510) 874-1500
Lakeside Park www.lakesideparkalz.com (510) 444-4684
Elder Care Alliance www.eldercarealliance.org (510) 434-2800
Salem Lutheran Home www.salemlutheranhome.com (510) 534-3637
Unity Council www.unitycouncil.org (510) 534-6200
Oakland, California Population: 397,000
Climate: Moderate. Cool winters, cool to hot summers. The climate throughout the Bay Area is influenced by proximity to the Pacific, fog, and urban factors.
Cost of Living: High
Housing Costs: With a median home price of about 550,000 Oakland is expensive, though considerably less than San Franciso houses: 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: Oakland University Oakland Community College
Transportation: Bay Area Transit www.transitinfo.org
Health care:
Alameda County Medical Center: Highland www.acmedctr.org (510) 437-4800
Alameda Hospital www.alamedahospital.org (510) 522-3700
Kaiser Foundation Hospital (510) 752-1000
Alta Bates Medical Center www.altabates.com (510) 204-2700
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center www.altabatessummit.com (510) 204-1303
Children's Hospital: Volunteer Services www.childrenshospitaloakland.org (510) 428-3471
Travel and tourism: Destination Oakland is the Visitor Bureau website: www.oaklandcvb.com
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Montgomery Alabama Retirement
Montgomery is the capital and second most populous city of the state of Alabama and the county seat of Montgomery County. Montgomery is notable for its historic involvement during the Civil War, for being the first capital of the Confederacy, and for being a primary site in the Civil Rights Movement. Located in central Alabama at the intersection of Interstate Highway 85 (east and west) and Interstate Highway 65 (north and south), Montgomery is 164 miles southwest of Atlanta, 92 miles south of Birmingham, and 155 miles north of Mobile and the Gulf of Mexico. Approximately one-third of the population of the United States lives within a 600-mile radius of Montgomery.
Population: As of the census of 2000, there were 201,568 people, 100,784 households, and 100,784 families residing in the city. The 2006 Census Bureau estimate places the population at 201,998.
Climate: Montgomery experiences short, warm springs and hot, typically humid summers lasting from mid-May to well into September. Autumns are usually during October and November and are mild - from the mid 60s to 70s (degrees Fahrenheit). Winters last from December until February; their severity/coldness varies from year to year, but they are usually moderate, with temperatures rarely dipping below 20 degrees Fahrenheit
Transportation: The major airport serving Montgomery is Dannelly Field, otherwise known as the Montgomery Regional Airport. The Montgomery area is served by an integrated railroad system, three airlines, 48 motor freight lines, a national bus line, and a city bus line with 11 fixed routes, Demand Response Services and Paratransit Service.
Montgomery is home to a variety of colleges and universities, including:
Air University
Alabama State University
Auburn University Montgomery
Tax: Sales Tax 10%
Housing Costs: Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $100,700 (it was $86,800 in 2000) Median gross rent in 2005: $590
Health Care: Baptist Medical Center South, 2105 E. South BoulevardMontgomery, AL 36116 (334) 288-2100 www.baptistfirst.org
Baptist Medical Center East
400 Taylor RoadMontgomery, AL 36117 (334) 277-8330 www.baptistfirst.org
Jackson Hospital
1725 Pine StreetMontgomery, AL 36106 (334) 293-8888 www.jackson.org
VA Medical Center
215 Perry Hill RoadMontgomery, AL 36109(334) 272-4670
There is so much to see and do in and around Montgomery! History, Art, Festivals, Outdoor Activities. There really is something for everyone!
Population: As of the census of 2000, there were 201,568 people, 100,784 households, and 100,784 families residing in the city. The 2006 Census Bureau estimate places the population at 201,998.
Climate: Montgomery experiences short, warm springs and hot, typically humid summers lasting from mid-May to well into September. Autumns are usually during October and November and are mild - from the mid 60s to 70s (degrees Fahrenheit). Winters last from December until February; their severity/coldness varies from year to year, but they are usually moderate, with temperatures rarely dipping below 20 degrees Fahrenheit
Transportation: The major airport serving Montgomery is Dannelly Field, otherwise known as the Montgomery Regional Airport. The Montgomery area is served by an integrated railroad system, three airlines, 48 motor freight lines, a national bus line, and a city bus line with 11 fixed routes, Demand Response Services and Paratransit Service.
Montgomery is home to a variety of colleges and universities, including:
Air University
Alabama State University
Auburn University Montgomery
Tax: Sales Tax 10%
Housing Costs: Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $100,700 (it was $86,800 in 2000) Median gross rent in 2005: $590
Health Care: Baptist Medical Center South, 2105 E. South BoulevardMontgomery, AL 36116 (334) 288-2100 www.baptistfirst.org
Baptist Medical Center East
400 Taylor RoadMontgomery, AL 36117 (334) 277-8330 www.baptistfirst.org
Jackson Hospital
1725 Pine StreetMontgomery, AL 36106 (334) 293-8888 www.jackson.org
VA Medical Center
215 Perry Hill RoadMontgomery, AL 36109(334) 272-4670
There is so much to see and do in and around Montgomery! History, Art, Festivals, Outdoor Activities. There really is something for everyone!
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