How often, during your working years, did you find yourself saying, “if only I had the time?” You had big dreams all your life, of travel, hobbies, or even the simple luxury of sleeping in as long as you want each morning.
In retirement, all of these things can become a reality. With careful planning and a realistic budget, you can begin to enjoy your time, free of alarm clocks and a hectic schedule.
One of your first steps is simply to choose a location where you will retire or downsize your home. Think of somewhere safe and scenic, where you can easily access the services and support you need, but that is also engaging, exciting, and where there’s always something fun to do.
Perhaps, somewhere like Etobicoke, that offers all of this and so much more! Today, we’ll explore the idea of downsizing and living your retirement dreams right here in our favourite city.
Are you contemplating a home sale and are curious about the process? We are happy to answer your questions at any stage in the process. Start by booking a complimentary, no-obligation consultation with our team.
Access to Essential Services
Lifestyle matters, and having the time of your life in retirement is a value that we definitely stand behind! However, to make the most of these years, you need to be as healthy as you possibly can be, which means access to quality care is essential.
As part of a world-class City of Toronto, medical care here is second to none. State-of-the-art facilities such as William Osler Health System (Etobicoke General Hospital) and Queensway Health Centre are an integral part of the community.
Etobicoke also offers every other practitioner you might need, such as occupational & physical therapists, registered dieticians, audiologists, optometrists, and more. In addition, organizations like Etobicoke Services for Seniors run exercise programs and fall prevention classes for adults over 55. Often, they can arrange for transportation to and from medical appointments, so you never need to feel stuck or isolated.
Did you know that helping seniors move is one of our specialized services? Whatever your situation, we are here to help streamline your entire transition.
Your Retirement Lifestyle
Loneliness and isolation can be problematic for many retirees, but less so in Etobicoke. With facilities like Franklin Horner Community Centre and New Toronto Seniors Centre, it’s easy to find an event you’ll enjoy with like-minded people.
Staying active and social
There are the usual retirement activities, like Bingo and card games, but there are no limits. You can also partake in dancing, dining, dodgeball, table tennis, Zumba, and pickleball. If you get your timing just right, you can even sit back for a soothing medical pedicure with a few of your new friends.
Getting out and about is not at all limited to seniors’ centres. You are welcome to join in any programming at the many open-to-all recreational facilities around the city, which means the possibilities are endless. Many of these have specialized timeslots just for older adults.
For example, you want to take in a leisurely swim without a youngster doing a cannonball by your head? Memorial Pool & Health Club, Albion Pool & Health Club, Etobicoke Olympium, all offer dedicated times just for older adults.
Early planning is the key to a straightforward downsizing experience. The posts below can help:
- Essential Decisions to Make Before You Downsize
- Should You Downsize Your Home in an Uncertain Market?
- Why Work with an SRES® Agent as a Senior?
A golfer’s haven
If you’re a golf enthusiast, Etobicoke will surely feel like paradise! The area boasts seven picturesque courses, including Centennial Park and Royal Woodbine, as well as the prestigious and private Weston Golf and Country Club, St. George’s Golf and Country Club, Islington Golf Club, and Markland Wood Golf Club.
Municipally run courses like Humber Valley may offer seniors’ discounts during certain times. It turns out, one of your favourite pastimes could be surprisingly affordable.
Shopping and dining
Etobicoke is part of the City of Toronto. Need we say more when it comes to shopping and dining? If your retirement dreams consist of window shopping along the lake, dining on a patio with a view of the water, or getting fitted for a custom outfit at a high-end boutique, there is no better place than Etobicoke.
Are you thinking of buying a new home after retirement? The posts below can help keep you on track:
- How to Buy a House in Etobicoke Before Selling Yours
- 10 Ways to Get Your Offer Accepted in Today’s Toronto Market
- What Fees Are Associated With Buying a House?
A Daily Exploration of Nature
Nature as medicine may not be an exact science, but who can deny the peacefulness and tranquility of being surrounded by trees, ravines, creeks, and gardens? Toronto is home to more than 1500 parks; some of the most beautiful are right here in Etobicoke.
Centennial Park Conservatory is just one of many examples that can help you forget the worries of city life as you lose yourself in the beauty of nature. 12,000 square feet of indoor gardens provide a warm and scenic escape in the winter, with palms, orchids, and fruit trees that make you feel as though you’re basking in the tropics. Can you believe admission is free?
Etobicoke is also part of The Great Lakes Waterfront Trail, which spans all along the shores of Lake Ontario. Mimico Waterfront Park, Marie Curtis Park, and Humber Bay Park are all key sections, where you can take a leisurely stroll thanks to flat, paved trails, or sit back and relax as you watch others run, cycle, and skate along.
All the while, you can enjoy the sights of the waves on one side and the spectacular city skyline on the other. If this isn’t the pinnacle of an elevated retirement lifestyle, we don’t know what is!
Are you in the planning stages for retiring and downsizing your home? Our Etobicoke real estate agents are here for anything you need. Reach out today at 647-282-7653 or email contact@sileckythompson.com with any questions or to get started.
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