Greetings from B & A Realtors
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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 anactive, 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.
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Volunteers Wanted: California Native Garden at Lake Cunningham Regional Park
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The California Native Garden in Lake Cunningham Regional Park welcomes volunteers to help with invasive plant removal, mulching, planting, and watering. Workdays are Saturdays & Sundays, 9am to 12 p.m. Volunteer work is suitable for all who enjoy physical activity and being outdoors with a view of the lake, the garden, and wildlife. This is also a great way to learn to identify native plants, how to grow them, and learn about their habitat value. It is an excellent activity for neighborhood residents or high school groups or individuals looking for community service volunteer hours.
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Senior Safari Walkabout
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Thursday, June 23rd, 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 23rd, July 28th, August 25th, September 22nd and October 27th from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
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Prices are starting in the high $300's
in The Villages!
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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 high $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
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Death in the family?
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Oh, by the way, we have a new home evaluation tool that gives us the value of someone's property almost instantaneously.
Death in family? Real estate in The Villages?
All property must be valued as of date of death for the IRS. Please Call (408.274.8766) for a FREE formal evaluation report for your tax person and trust estate attorney.
This is a FREE service for all Village residents and their heirs provided by B & A Realtors!
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"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:
We were referred to Carla Griffin by our Lender and she was the most knowledgeable and professional agent. We are first-time HomeBuyer's and she spent the time to explain the contract and purchasing process to us each step of the way. We highly recommend Carla Griffin for your next real estate transaction. - Raymond and Choua Wu
"Cooking is like painting or writing a song. Just as there are only so many notes or colors, there are only so many flavors - it's how you combine them that sets you apart." - Wolfgang Puck
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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 high $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 -
All American Television Shows!
Theme for this year's Independence Day Celebration
Come celebrate with The Villages Golf & Country Club at this decades-long tradition of celebrating our Country's Independence. There is a parade followed by a BBQ and music by the Jess Charles Band and Italian cookies, Arts and Crafts, and so much more to see and do. All of the activities begin at 8:30 on Saturday, July 2nd.
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| Carla Griffin
Broker/Owner
CRS/SRES/BS
CalBRE#00710852
California Licensee
B & A Realtors 2059 Camden Ave., #250
San Jose, CA 95124
Email to Carla
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