During the warmer months, Arvida communities love to gather around the barbecue for a bit of classic Kiwi cuisine. It’s a great way to catch up with friends and get some fresh air.

You deserve to have a good hair day every day – it’s part of our ‘living a life with soul’ approach to retirement living. Some communities also have a beauty therapist.

Many of our newer communities have an on-site café. We encourage interested residents to get involved and help the café operators.

Some of our communities have a dance floor and sound system for after-dinner and party fun. Whether you like to waltz or rock’n’roll, dancing is good for the soul.

Many Arvida communities have shared dining areas with attractive, comfortable dining furniture.

Part of healthy ageing is maintaining muscle mass and cardio fitness. It’s so much easier when you have qualified instructors and specialised equipment.

Many Arvida communities have a hair and beauty salon that looks after both ladies and gents. Our stylists are talented and friendly, so you’ll look forward to your regular appointment.

Most Arvida communities have a bar or socialising area where you can enjoy your favourite tipple with friends and meet new residents of the community.

All Arvida communities have spaces for creative fun and discovery. We ask our residents what they want to do, then help to make it happen.

As a resident of an Arvida community, you won’t have to spend money on reading material. There will be a community library full of new and donated books and magazines. Some libraries have a computer for online reading too.

When you’d rather watch TV with friends, our communities have TV lounges for a shared viewing experience. Bring your own snacks!

If you’re worried that moving into a community means giving up your motorhome, think again. Where possible, we keep space available for parking residents’ motorhomes. The lock up and leave convenience of living in an Arvida community makes it easier to explore holidays on the road. Talk to your local community to find out if this is something they can offer.

If there’s a purpose-built movie room or cinema at your Arvida community, a night at the flicks is free! Find out what your friends want to see and ask our people to make it happen.

Petanque, aka boules, involves throwing metal balls at a small wooden ball called a cochonnet (jack). It’s an easy game for novices to learn and can be played on grass or gravel. Many of our communities have an area for petanque.

You’ll notice that ‘piano’ is listed as a feature for many of our communities. We take care to keep these beautiful instruments in tune, so that residents can rediscover the pleasure of making music. Adept grandchildren are welcome to perform too!

Socialising around the pool table is an option at many Arvida communities. Aside from fun, playing pool is good for staying active, burning calories, stretching the body and challenging the mind.

A growing number of our communities have a clubhouse for socialising, relaxing, events and relaxed sporting challenges. Clubhouse activities are usually organised and run by residents.

A number of Arvida communities have a bar where residents can regularly catch up with each other over a cool beverage or two. Happy hours and themed cocktail events are part of the fun.

In some Arvida communities there’s a large shared kitchen for residents’ use. When an event or celebration requires catering, residents and their families can team up to produce delicious food.

Many of our communities have heated indoor pools for all-year-round exercise. It’s great to take the weight off your feet and work on your swimming style.

Every Arvida Living Well community has a van for outings. Some excursions are for shopping; others are just for fun.