11 Uniquely Adventurous Retirement Communities

7) Lasell Village

Passionate lifetime learners may find Lasell Village, located on the campus of Lasell College in Newton, Massachusetts, a place to call home. It really is a late-in-life college experience as 450 hours of participation in classes and events is mandatory. Besides taking courses, hours can be completed via mentoring, community service, teaching or tutoring, travel study, art activities, independent study, employment, and physical fitness activities. Classes can be taken through the Village program, as part of the regular college, or even through other institutions. One and two-bedroom well-equipped apartments are available. The community offers several onsite amenities including: a post office, banking, hair salon, skilled nursing, scheduled local transportation, housekeeping, health and wellness programs, and art and dance studios. Studies have shown that such mental stimulation can improve quality and longevity of life.