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huntsville-alHuntsville AL offers seniors a lot of free or lost cost entertainment options as they look to stretch their retirement dollars as far as possible.

The great thing about living in the Rocket City is you can’t really say you’re bored. Sometimes great entertainment is right in your own backyard. Be sure to take advantage of senior discounts offered at local businesses.

Some possibilities for entertainment and fulfillment for Huntsville retirees include:
• Appreciating Nature at the Huntsville Botanical Garden, at Green Mountain, Monte Sano State Park, Rainbow Mountain Trails,
• Exploring Museums like the US Space & Rocket Center, Earlyworks or Sci-quest (great for time with the grandkids), the Huntsville Museum of Art, Alabama Constitution Village, Huntsville Depot Museum, the North Alabama Railroad Museum
• Concerts at the Von Braun Center,
• Sporting Events at Joe Davis Stadium.
• Recreation Opportunities at Big Spring Park, Indian Creek Greenway,
• Movies at Monaco Pictures on Bridge Street,
• Reading from among the 530,000 volumes at the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library.
• Shopping at the University Plaza Shopping Center, Bridge Street Town Centre, Parkway Place, the Madison City Farmers Market or area outlet stores, thrift shops or eBay.

Residents at Regency Retirement Village find that living here presents a lot of opportunities to socialize and stay active. This month alone, residents are enjoying a St. Patrick’s Day and Easter Egg parties, as well as musical performances by Al Mahan, Jackson Lawless and Rebecca Mae. We make outings to some of the places mentioned above.

Huntsville made Grandparents.com’s list of the top places to retire, singled out for its economy and sophisticated feel. Huntsville was also ranked #8 on CNN/Money’s list of the Top 25 Places to Retire. They city attracts a diverse range of residents, including a lot of retirees from the aerospace industry due to NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center and Redstone Arsenal.

Proximity to quality health care is a consideration when someone is of advanced age, and Huntsville Hospital System and Crestwood Medical Center are both highly rated. Overall, the city boasts a lower than average cost of living, according to indexes.

Regency Retirement Village is a part of the puzzle that comes together to form a picture of a great place to settle and live comfortably in retirement years. To learn more about what Regency and Huntsville have to offer seniors, call (256) 852-0033 and arrange a visit to our community at 2004 Max Luther Drive.