Retirement Communities in Weston, Massachuetts - The Bay State's Wealthiest Community

Look at the map above and you'll see a large open space area named the "Doublet Hill Conservation Area." Then check out the YouTube Video to the right. It's amazing to me that this gorgeous wild landscape is only 15 miles west of Boston sitting near Route 28 and the Massachusetts Turnpike, two of the busiest roads in the country. Take a look at those views of Boston. You can clearly see major Boston landmarks such as the Prudential Building, John Hancock Tower, Bunker Hill Monument, and the Tobin Bridge. On the other hand you have a tranquil spot to watch migratory birds such as the hawk you see in the video.

The Weston Forest and Trail Association plays an important role in acquiring conservation lands and maintaining its own open space and the Town's as well. If you have always wanted to be involved with land and open space preservation, this would be a wonderful volunteer effort when you're retired. Often these activities will lead to an appointment to the Town's Conservation Committee or other Board. New England towns with their Town Meetings have an activist form of government. If you're new to New England be sure to check it out.

Of course if you love birding, you could just enjoy the hundreds of acres of open space available for many active and passive forms of recreation.

Okay, so maybe you're not ready for bird watching or even full-time retirement - a lot of Baby Boomers aren't. That's one of the reasons that college towns are popular places to locate retirement communities in . If you'd like the option to a pursue another career or just attend weekend lectures and concerts on an informal basis, you'll love the opportunities at Regis College in Weston.

I'd probably pick something fun like the Master's Program Heritage Studies for a Global Society. It has concentrations in:

• Public Heritage: Applied Theater
• Public Heritage: Museum Studies
• Hispanic Culture in Literature
• Religion, Culture, and Teaching
• Biocultural Diversity

Travel across Route 128 and you'll find Brandeis University. A fantastic place to hear world-renown speakers in their lecture series.