Retirement Redefined
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s the baby-boomers move en masse toward retirement, there is a renewed sense of what being an active older adult entails. The Montecito — Santa Fe’s premier active adult community — will quickly change any reservations you may have of what being a healthy and social retirement-age adult looks like. From the moment you walk through the doors of their majestic lobby, you will discover firsthand how The Montecito is indeed the essence of an engaged lifestyle. From the state-of-the-art gym and lavish Garbo’s restaurant to the relaxing spa and salon, all exceed passé notions of senior living. First and foremost, it is its rich communal atmosphere and amenities that places The Montecito at the forefront of retirement living in New Mexico.
By Henry C. Valdez
The Montecito particularly prides itself on individualization of care and services. It’s a community where you can gracefully age in place and still enjoy life to the fullest. With a wonderful continuum that ranges from full-time care to complete independence, at The Montecito you design the life you want and need. A strong appeal of The Montecito goes beyond care and services, extending to the rich activity residents find available at their fingertips on any given day. With a variety of ongoing classes, vast resort-style amenities and events offered by the excellent and high level staff, there is something for everyone. It is important to note that much to take advantage of at The Montecito — like the fitness center and dining areas — are also open to the general public. Even if you still live in your home but want to take advantage
of the health or social activities offered, The Montecito’s doors are open to you. The fitness center is filled with easy-to-use equipment designed to have low impact and reduce injury, including equipment specifically designed for seniors. This way, residents can stay healthy and in shape without the rigmarole commonly found in gym environments. The Montecito’s gym is open to the public for only $45 a month, with a commitment-free month-to-month membership. The gym is open seven days a week and offers a wide array of fitness classes that target every activity level. Complementary to the fitness center are country club-style locker rooms complete with steam rooms, showers and dressing rooms. There are also two outdoor hot tubs for relaxing muscles after hitting it hard at the gym.