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 Volume 73    
 June 2015                                             
    
Greetings from B & A Realtors
"Come for a Day and Stay for a Lifetime..." 

 

 

Gardening is good for you in many ways!


Besides giving you better views to enjoy, gardening improves your physical, nutritional and mental health.


 

Power of sunlight. When you work in the yard, the sun helps the body make vitamin D, which is essential for healthy bones and may slow the progression of osteoporosis. The positive powers of sunlight also work on the mind.

 

Physical fitness. To reap the benefits of gardening, you have to do more than just patter about. The most energetic activities in terms of calories used are digging and shoveling. If you spend 30 minutes on either of these activities, you burn 200-360 calories.

 

Staying mentally alert. Gardening gives you an opportunity to exercise your mind and your hands, and there's always something new to learn from your garden. Learning new skills is a sure-fire way to keep the brain alert.

 

Reducing stress levels. Researchers find that just walking through a beautiful sensory garden lowers stress levels. The sensory garden is thought to have the same effects on the mind as art therapy. But it isn't just doing some gardening that reduces the stress. Soaking up the colors, sounds and smells of your garden and taking time to appreciate the peace and tranquility also removes tension.

 

Better nutrition. Gardening also provides you with fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs, all of which are healthy and taste better than store bought. Fruits, herbs and vegetables stimulate the heart and get the blood flowing, making your mind and body work better together as one. They also decrease the deterioration of an aging mind, and they are powerful in antioxidants which the body needs in order to fight diseases.

 

The residents of The Villages Golf & Country believe that growing quality fresh food, reducing stress and getting exercise is the way to an active, healthy lifestyle!     There are two garden areas in this community to meet the resident demands for more garden plots. 

 

Are you a gardener?   Want to check out this community?   Call for a tour (408) 274.8766.

 

Prices are starting in the low $300's!

Now is the time to purchase, don't let an opportunity to purchase with low interest rates and lower prices pass you by.   Prices are rising in The Villages so don't wait...today is the BEST day to purchase!  

 

We have Villas and homes currently being offered from the low $300,000's to $900,000++. 

CALL today  (408) 274.8766 for a tour and find your home in this "hidden gem" in Santa Clara Valley.


 

To preview CURRENT Villages listings, go to
SENIOR SAFARI WALKABOUT

 

Thursday, June 25th, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

 

                      Happy Hollow Park and Zoo


 

Happy Hollow is not just a place for kids! Introducing Happy Hollow's early morning Senior Safari Walkabout. Get some exercise while enjoying the beautiful sites and sounds of Happy Hollow Park & Zoo. Seniors are invited to challenge their minds, get a little (or a lot) of exercise, and gain unique knowledge into the wonders of the natural world in an atmosphere sure to make you feel like a kid again!

 

This event is exclusively for ages 50 and over.  FREE parking and admission-stay all day! The Walkabout's take place on select Thursday's: June 25th, July 23rd, August 27th and September 24th from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

 

For more information, please call 408-794-6400.


"Like" B & A Realtors.  I welcome you, your family and/or friends to become my new neighbors in this beautiful gated community.

     Sincerely,

      Carla 

Oh, By The Way
, I'm never too busy for your Referrals

Client/Business Associate Testimonial:   

 

 

You gave me great advice every step of the way, you negotiated a great price on my condo, and you were responsive all the time...I never felt like other clients or business would impact on your attention to me.    I thank you, Carla, for everything that you have done to facilitate my downsizing and smooth move to Southern California. - Don Brand, Seller, Village Verano, The Villages Golf & Country Club

 

   Quote for the month:     

 

"Each day comes bearing its own gifts. Untie the ribbons." - Ruth Ann Schabacker 

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The Villages Golf & Country Club

Luxury properties, professionally landscaped, Golf Course views, City views, openness of the community, trees, and waterfalls.

We have many properties for sale in this Resort-Style Senior Living for the Active Adult 55 years + that range in price from low $300,000's to $900,000++. To receive an EXCLUSIVE tour of the community and preview selected properties,    CALL TODAY - 408.274.8766.
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JUNE-
"Celebrate America"

Please join in this long-standing tradition of the annual July 4th parade and celebration which takes place on Cribari Lane.   The day consists of a parade, a barbecue and organizations selling Bagel, Lox, and Cream Cheese by Brandeis National Committee Club, Cookies and Cannoli's for sale by the Italian Club, Selected Treasures sponsored sale by VMA, and handmade Boutique items for sale sponsored by Arts & Crafts Association.   

Following the parade, the Villages Voices will be performing patriotic songs in the Cribari Patio area.    The Clubhouse will have food and drink.

Plan to come early and get your folding chair set-up along Cribari Lane and sit back and enjoy the festivities!
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Carla Griffin
Broker/Owner
CRS/SRES/BS 


CalBRE#00710852
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B & A Realtors
2059 Camden Ave., #250
San Jose, CA   95124

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