Hacienda de Valencia
A swimming pool and exercise room keep you fit on site, and just beyond your door are the hiking trails in the foothills of the Superstition Mountains. Several area golf courses are also near the 56-acre community, which boasts a whirlpool/spa, shuffleboard, a picnic area, a clubhouse, laundry facilities and RV storage. Pets are welcome, although certain restrictions apply.
Hacienda de Valencia
201 South Greenfield Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 832-6081
http://www.mhchomes.com
The Highlands at Brentwood
A large outdoor swimming pool and whirlpool, an exercise room with senior-friendly cardio equipment and a nine-hole, pitch-and-put golf course will keep your heart pumping. A game room, shuffleboard, laundry facilities, RV storage and a central clubhouse are also found on the gated grounds. One-, two- and three-bedroom homes are available with patio, carport and golf-cart garage options. Shopping and Sky Harbor International Airport are just minutes away.
The Highlands at Brentwood
120 North Val Vista Dr.
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 832-6260
http://www.mhchomes.com
Orchard Mesa
Active folks 55 and older will not get bored at this park-like retirement community featuring bike and jogging trails with the Superstition Mountains providing a scenic backdrop. There are racks and storage on site for bicycles. Most activities are held in the centrally located recreation center, and there's also a billiards room, a fitness complex and an outdoor swimming pool. A full-time activities director is always coming up with new and fun things to do. The one-bedroom apartments are spacious, and free transportation is provided to grocery stores. Rides can also be arranged to the local mall and medical services for a reasonable fee. A business center and high-speed Internet access are also available to residents.
Orchard Mesa
108 N. Greenfield Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 832-7334
http://www.orchardmesaapts.com
The Springs of East Mesa
Manicured grounds and Spanish-style architecture are hallmarks of this community, which includes walking paths perfect for keeping fit or taking a stroll. A heated outdoor swimming pool affords aquatic fitness workouts or leisurely dips. There's also a fitness center and spacious game room with card and billiards tables. Wellness programs are tailored to individual resident needs. If the bones are arching, a whirlpool spa will help make you feel better. Also on site are a full-service dining room, library, arts and crafts studio, a complimentary laundry facility, a beauty and barber shop, general store and community center for social gatherings. The one- and two-bedroom apartments have walk-in showers and private outdoor patios.
The Springs of East Mesa
6220 E. Broadway Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 985-8900
http://www.brookdaleliving.com
