NEIGHBORHOOD SCOOP

by Ina Baronn

Buena Vida

Living La Vida Buena

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Unless you want to know about a fabulous community. Buena Vida is its name. An over 55 community, it boasts the most energetic over 55 bunch of people you could imagine.  Lots of last names such as Cohen, O’Brian, Soprano, Smith, Sikh, and so many more. People of all shapes, styles and backgrounds. There are of course the in-shapes and out-of-shapes.  But whatever your shape, you’ll fit right in at Buena Vida.  There are so many amenities . . . pools to swim in, a hot tub to relax in, many tennis courts, and our own café with fabulous freshly-prepared food, run by Strathmore Bagels.

There is a beautiful library with books, computers, and a large-screen LCD TV.  You can play pool, ping pong or pinochle. Come for trivia night or bingo. Women have all kinds of card games like canasta, mahjong, bridge, and a new game called “Let’s go to the mall!” Actually, I don’t think that’s a card game. There are walkers, and joggers, exercise enthusiast, who use the gym or take advantage of salsa classes, yoga classes and movie nights.  You are probably wondering how I mentioned movie night along with exercise.  Well, the movies are so exciting, your heart or pacemaker get a lot of pounding. I will not mention any names but our activities director, is always coming up with new and great ideas. We have lots of clubs to belong to. Amici club, Wine club, fishing club COPS, Haddasah, Happy Days, Yiddish club. And even if you don’t belong you can still partake of all the fun programs provided.  There is so much more to write about, but I was only allowed a certain amount of words. One more thing, rest assured at every event cookies and coffee are served! Let me leave you with the following message.

IF YOU LIVE IN BUENA VIDA, YOU WILL NEVER BE HUNGRY, THIRSTY, BORED, LONELY, OR WITHOUT FRIENDS.