Residents enjoy views of Lake Sammamish and the Cascades at almost every turn. The manicured grounds brim with trees, gardens and flowering bushes. The 1,008 condominium units are divided between seven separate villages, each with its own identity, and in some cases, its own architectural style. The 50 floor plans range from approximately 800 square feet to 2,800 square feet, and the majority of homes feature single story living in buildings with six to eight units.

There are also, though, single level duplexes, two story town homes and apartment style homes. The mix of housing is a major selling point, and the wooded grounds give neighbors a sense of privacy.

Prices begin in the mid-$300,000s. The HOA fee ranges widely, from less than $100 per month to the $800s per month. Please verify this with a Realtor as prices may change.

While each village has its own HOA, the overall community is managed by the Providence Point Homeowners Association. Monthly homeowner assessments are based upon the square footage of each unit and cover security, insurance, amenities, exterior building maintenance and grounds maintenance. This is also a safe community, protected by a hidden fence with entrances that are either guarded or that utilize a secure key card system.

The Town Hall is at the center of Providence Point and has a clubhouse, a pool, a sauna, a library, exercise rooms and a coffee house. Residents also spend time on the putting green, community garden and tennis courts. Free wi-fi is available in many public areas. An extra perk is the continuing education program called Communiversity. This program, started in 1985, offers a variety of informal, non-credit classes taught by certified instructors, many of whom are retired university professors.

Planned events and activites include book sales, art sales, afternooon movies, happy hours, music performances and more. Scheduled trips into Seattle take residents to the symphony, museums, restaurants, Mariners' baseball games and other fun venues.

Issaquah's Swedish Medical Center is accredited by the Joint Commission.

Summer temperatures top out in the high 70s. Winters are overcast with temperatures in the 30s, 40s and 50s. On average, the area receives 60 inches of rain and 10 inches of snow each year.

Visit www.providencepointliving.com for more information. Visit tinyurl.com/33953jj6 for listings.

Washington:

Washington was the 42nd state to enter the union on November 11, 1889. The initial state constitution proposed women's suffrage and prohibition. Both ideas were removed from the final document. Women did not gain the right to vote in the Evergreen State until 1910.

The country's 18th largest state has six distinct geographic areas. The northwest corner contains the rugged Olympic Mountains. The Coast Range, in Washington's southwest corner, include the Willapa Hills. The Rocky Mountains and Cascade Mountains also cut through the state. The Columbia Plateau has fertile land. A large portion of the population lives in the Puget Sound Lowlands. Ports like Anacortes and Skagit have helped the state maintain its role as a leader in trade.

West of the Cascades, the climate can be mild and humid. Washingtonians east of the Cascades may experience warmer summers and cooler winters. Annual precipitation there can be as little as six inches. Tornadoes and severe thunderstorms are a rarity, but coastal flooding, freezing rain, and high winds are possibilities.

Pacific Rim commerce is a major economic driver. Other key businesses are the manufacture of jet aircraft, computer software development, online retailing, mining, tourism, and wood products. Washington contributes red raspberries, apples, and hops to the nation's food basket. It leads the country in hydro-electric power generation.

Washington is the only state in the Union to be named after a president. Its highest point, Mt. Ranier, was named after a British soldier who fought against America in the Revolutionary War.

Who Buys in a 55+ Community?

Age-restricted communities, at least those for residents age 55 or better, generally appeal to people seeking a sense of community with other people from similar socioeconomic backgrounds. Most developments are gated or at least have some type of secured access and appeal to retirees seeking a sense of security. People who enjoy lots of amenities, planned activities and social interaction also buy in 55+ developments. Just an FYI: newer communities tend to have a younger demographic while older communities usually have a more mature set of residents, primarily because residents in older developments purchased when they were younger and have stayed put.

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