By Shauna Nosler For Custom Publications

There’s a reason that Britton Falls has become a popular place to live for those 55-and-better, but it’s not as straightforward as you might think.

True, the single family floorplans are versatile and the community grounds are lush and abundant, but there’s much more for homeowners to love about their Fishers neighborhood than the house they live in or the green space that surrounds them. They also love the liveliness, interaction and energy that flourishes around them. The beautifully expansive (23,000 sq. ft.) Chateau is a veritable hub of Britton Falls' active lifestyle.

Though the community has its fair share of traditional social options (think dinner parties, book clubs and card games), Britton Falls also boasts some unexpected opportunities for homeowners to get out and pursue the active life. Read on to learn a bit more about all there is to do at the Del Webb community in Fishers.

Taking personal fitness to a higher level

Sabrina Hodge understands all too well how vital physical exercise is to a person’s health and well being.

“My grandpa passed away several years ago from a fatal fall in a parking lot,” said Hodge, who is the owner of Simply Healthy and the personal trainer for Briton Falls. “I hope to prevent this in as many people as possible through exercises aimed at improving balance, strength and mobility.”

She does this by working with individuals to customize their workouts based on their ambitions, needs and limitations.

“In Britton Falls, there are homeowners of varying fitness levels with different goals,” Hodge said. “It’s extremely important to work with the homeowners on exercises that are applicable to their everyday lifestyles.”

Bodybuilding competitions might not be on the horizon for many, but finding exercises to improve balance will help prevent falls in the future.

By Jen BinghamFor Custom Publications

Denny and Lois Darst moved to Britton Falls just a few weeks ago, but they’re already thrilled with the access to amenities.

“In shopping for a place to live, we got oriented toward the Del Webb concept and visited several communities before we settled on Britton Falls,” Denny said. “We like the lifestyle and not having to maintain the exterior. And we like all the activities available both inside the community and outside it.

“We’re excited by the restaurant choices — there is a tremendous variety of dining opportunities. We aren’t big shoppers, but we love to go out to restaurants.”

Denny worked for Dow Chemicals, and Lois was an administrative assistant. They also ran a business together for eight years. They moved from a small town in northern

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“The homeowners here include individuals who are motivated to reach new fitness goals or improve their physical fitness so they can keep up with their grandchildren,” Hodge said. “I always tell my clients, ‘Use it or lose it.’ ”

It’s that kind of encouragement and positive reassurance that keeps Hodge busy throughout the year.

Britton Falls’ fitness center is a state-of-the-art facility with everything from treadmills and weight machines to aerobics

and yoga classes. Hodge has certain hours each week when homeowners can ask questions, have their blood pressure checked, and get help in the fitness center. Hodge also does a fitness center orientation twice a month to demonstrate how all the equipment works.

 Yoga for a healthy body and mind

Another increasingly popular activity at Britton Falls is yoga. Why yoga? Lauren Windle, a marketing executive turned certified yoga instructor in her 60s, believes it’s because there’s no push to feel the burn.

“There’s trust and enjoyment,” she said, adding that the class structure at Britton Falls is fun and encourages individuals to do what feels right for them.

“I love to watch folks at Britton Falls fall in love with the results that gentle stretching and deep breathing can provide.”

These results, she said, often set in quickly. “Yoga as an exercise is 5,000 years in the making,” Windle

said. “It exercises the mind as much as it does the body. It keeps you mentally sharp and is a remarkably effective tool for flexibility, better health and understanding your body.”

Exercise doesn’t need to be harsh or grueling, and Windle advises everyone to get in tune with their own body’s needs.

“Make friends with your body,” she said. “Find out what it likes and what it doesn’t — and trust your body’s intuition as to what will work for you. My students know if a pose doesn’t feel good to them, they can and should sit it out.”

Social activity is as important as physical activityThere’s no question that physical activity is beneficial to a person’s overall health. But what about social activity? Does being involved with others actually help promote a healthy life? According to many experts, it most certainly does, and the Department of Health and Human Services is on a mission to see that all Americans have access to both physical and social environments that promote good health.In December 2010, the DHHS launched Healthy People 2020 — an initiative aimed at improving Americans’ lives over the course of the decade. The organization hopes to discover the reason some Americans are healthier than others by monitoring key factors such as the availability to social opportunities; the resources and supports available in homes, neighborhoods and communities; and the nature of social interactions and relationships.One thing is certain: No matter how the rest of the country stacks up, the homeowners at Britton Falls are most certainly ahead of the game when it comes to leading happy, healthy and active social lives.

More information on the initiative and its goals can be found on the interactive website, HealthyPeople.gov. 

Windle teaches a variety of classes at Britton Falls throughout the week. She also teaches AquaFlex — which is similar to aqua aerobics minus the jumping around.

The community gardens are growing, literally

This summer will mark the fourth year for the community garden club at Britton Falls — a club that at conception had a mere 15 plots but now has nearly 75.

“The garden area can be quite a social place in the evenings as people tend to their gardens,” said John Hoopes, a retired Ohio mathematics teacher who along with his wife, Linda, moved to the Fishers community 10 years ago.

Plus, he added, gardening can be very meditative and relaxing. Even so, it’s a bountiful harvest that keeps Hoopes a devoted gardener.

“I have raised beds where I grow tomatoes, radishes, romaine and leaf lettuce, spinach, Swiss chard, peppers, beans, onions, squash, cucumbers and garlic,” he said.

Hoopes harvests about 80 garlic bulbs each July, but he doesn’t cook with all of them. Some he saves for future crops: Each bulb has eight cloves that will generate an entirely new plant. He plants them in October.

“There’s nothing better and healthier than fresh Swiss chard that’s steamed down and sautéed with fresh garlic, onions and olive oil – and maybe a hot pepper,” Hoopes said.

He’s quick to point out that the while the gardens might produce only during the warm months, gardeners reap the benefits all year long.

“We freeze tomatoes, peppers, onions and Swiss chard for cooking in the winter,” he said. “When we head south for a month in January and our neighbor watches our Bonsai tree, we pay her handsomely with Swiss chard and garlic.”

The yearly fee for a 10-by-15-foot garden space is $10. The Hoopes plant their produce in raised beds, but homeowners may also sow their seeds in the ground. ■

Michigan to be closer to their kids and grandkids.Alice and Dan Hayes have live in Britton Falls for

about a year and a half and are still delighted with their community.

“It’s the way people care about each other out here that makes it so nice,” Alice said. “If someone is sick or having some kind of problem, there’s always someone to help or make dinners. It’s a very comforting feeling. If I were single, I would feel very good about living here because of the way people care about each other.”

She and Dan also participate in the activities put on by the neighbors on their street.

“Our street, which is Mondavi, is very active,” Alice said. “There are 40 homes on our street. If there’s an excuse to have a party, it seems that Mondavi has one. Everyone takes something to eat and their own beverage and a chair. At our solstice party we had a water balloon fight.” ■

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“We have noticed a big improvement in our strength, endurance, flexibility, general health and overall good feeling.”

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Britton Falls 11 new floorplans come with a lot of flexibility and options, just like the original ones did. They also cater to homeowners with hobbies and

special interests — including grandchildren.

Space for the grandkidsMarti and Terry Rodgers are excited that they’re able to

include some dedicated space for their grandchildren in the house they’re building in Britton Falls. They’ve chosen the Ascend model and expect to move in August.

“It is basically an open floorplan with the kitchen, the gathering room and the cafe room all toward the back,” said Marti, who worked in accounting at the Department of Defense.

She and Terry decided to move to Britton Falls largely to stay near family, but the prospect of cutting back on yard maintenance also was a draw. They’re Indianapolis natives who met at Scecina High School and have been married for 47 years. Of their two sons, one lives in Fishers and the other in Cincinnati. Each has two children.

“Our house has two bedrooms and a flex room that we’ll use as a den,” Marti said. “Our son and his wife will sleep in the guest room and we wanted a space for our grandchildren so we’re adding a second flex room for them. It doesn’t have a closet so isn’t considered a bedroom, but it has a window and can fit twin beds.”

The couple has several friends already living in Britton Falls so they’re familiar with the amenities and are excited about the activities that they’ll be able to enjoy together.

T he lifestyle offered in the Britton Falls neighborhood attracts a wide range of homeowners from all over. The reputation of the maintenance-free community brings together people from different career fields, backgrounds, and even countries outside the United States.

Customizable homes make for happy homeowners“We had two bicycles stored in our garage for 20 years,”

Marti said. “We took them down and got one refurbished. We had to replace the other one. We’re looking forward to getting out and about.”

Signs for a cellarJohn Amos is a winemaker, so having a basement for his

hobby was important: A basement is key to keeping wine at the correct temperature.

He and his wife, Gayle, decided to move to the Fishers area from Ohio to be near their son and grandchildren. They moved into their new home in May.

“We didn’t even know what Del Webb was,” John said. “We found Britton Falls on the Internet. We drove in and liked the community and the models. When we started looking around and everything was named after wine, we decided maybe it was a sign.

“As soon as we moved in, I started making wine.

I have wine in the basement almost ready for bottling.” John and Gayle both worked at General Motors and in

fact met there. She was on the financial staff and he was an engineer.

“We’re excited about being part of the community,” John said. “All the neighbors are friendly, and the fitness machines are better than any I’ve used before. I’m enjoying having a pool available.” ■

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Ivy PadburyEngland-born Ivy Padbury is one such

homeowner. Padbury grew up in England before her family moved to the United States in the 1960s. She lived in the Butler University area of Indianapolis for many years before she and her husband retired to Florida a few years ago.

“I first heard of Del Webb when we lived in Florida,” Padbury said. “A Del Webb community was near where we lived and we saw some of what

they had to offer.”After Padbury’s

husband passed away, she said she wanted to move closer to her Indiana home. Her search led her to Britton Falls, and she already knew a Del Webb community would have a lot to offer. Padbury chose a smaller home because it had exactly what she needed.

She has found one of the biggest benefits of life in Britton Falls to be the wide range of activities offered to homeowners. Padbury makes frequent use of the community fitness center and enjoys participating in many of the craft groups.

“The classes are a lot of fun and there are things to keep you active every day of the week here,” she said.

Jackie LinneJackie Linne moved to Britton Falls three years

ago and has enjoyed every minute of living in the low-maintenance community. Linne already lived in Fishers before relocating to Britton Falls so she didn’t have to move far and could continue working three days a week in the health care industry.

“I looked into similar communities in Florida, but the chance to stay close to home and have the activities and sense of community here was great,” Linne said.

The activities offered at Britton Falls are easily one of her favorite parts of living in the community. Linne uses the fitness center daily, plays water volleyball, bocce, cards and enjoys walking the trails throughout the community.

“If you are bored living here there’s must be some other problem at the root,” Linne said. “There is so much to do that you just can’t do it all.”

For Linne, the sense of community in Britton Falls is the most appealing part of living here.

“My old neighborhood made me feel secluded because people just didn’t interact much,” she said. “In Britton Falls everyone gets to know each other and looks out for each other.”

Britton Falls is a great community for people looking for a low-maintenance community where neighbors become friends, and planned activities ensure there is something for every interest.

Alice and Dan HayesAlice and Dan Hayes moved to Britton Falls

in January 2013 to be closer to their kids and grandkids, and are still overwhelmed by the sense of community in their new home.

“Oh my goodness,” Alice said. “We loved it from the day we moved in. The community, the friendliness — we can’t believe the friends we have. The kids know that when they need us to babysit, they have to call in advance.”

Hayes said she and Dan are very involved in playing bocce ball and both are captains of the teams they play on.

“Husbands and wives can’t be on the same team,” she said. “It might seem cruel, but you meet a lot more people that way.”

When their teams play each other from time to time, watch out.

“There can be a little trash talking on the nights we play each other,” she said. “It’s a lot of fun.” ■

“ It’s very nice to have such good neighbors and live in a safe community.”

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Special place, special eventsJULYMonday, July 21: Veteran’s Presentation

Friday, July 25: Aqua Rodeo & Steel Drums

AUGUSTFriday, August 1: Wine Club Event

Saturday, August 23: St. Vincent Health Screening Fair

Monday, August 11: Trip Around Geist (Boat Rides)

Sunday, August 24: Community Choir Ice Cream Social

Friday, August 8: Atlantic Music Hall Band

Friday, August 22: Symphony on the Prairie

Saturday, August 16: Men’s Fashion Show

Thursday, August 28: Bocce Club Tournament & Social

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With a diverse set of active adults ready to live life to its fullest, it’s easy to see why Britton Falls homeowners compare the 55-and-better

community to a college campus — without the academic course load.

There is always something to do and someone to do it with. No matter if you’re single, married, widowed, working or enjoying that hard-earned leisure time, there are plenty of opportunities to stay fit and socialize with others.

“There is always something going on,” said Glenda Frank, who will move to the community in August along with her husband, Howard.

Anxious to get involvedWhen the Franks decided to downsize from their home

in Lawrence, it didn’t take long for them to settle on Britton Falls.

“We knew it was where we belonged,” Glenda said. “Right from the start, homeowners came out, introduced themselves and made us feel welcome. We didn’t have to look anywhere else.”

By John AdamsFor Custom Publications

It’s been said that the only two sure things in life are death and taxes. Another near certainty is that there is no shortage of events and activities to keep Britton Falls

homeowners bustling year round. There is everything from organized lunches, dinners and

block parties to exercise and art classes, athletics, a wine club and even a version of the Olympic winter games (complete with medals for the winners). Britton Falls does it all and then some. Have a favorite pet you like to show off? The neighborhood pet parade gives honors for best costumes and best tricks. The sky is the limit when it comes to keeping homeowners active and engaged at Britton Falls.

“People truly move here for the lifestyle,” said Kim Catellier, the community’s lifestyle director. “It is very important for

people to stay physically active, as well as socially active.”

Catellier regularly brainstorms and shares ideas with her counterparts at Del Webb communities across the country. Input is always welcome from homeowners and sometimes comes from the wildest of inspirations.

Britton Falls homeowners Tom and Judy Hahn have lived in Britton Falls since 2009. Tom got an idea from a man in Washington, D.C., while he was visiting his son

in Maryland. Two years ago he introduced monthly ROMEO lunches (Retired Old Men Eating Out). Neighborhood men meet the second Tuesday of every month at nearby restaurants indigenous to the area.

“We stay mostly north – Fishers, Noblesville, Castleton, maybe Pendleton,” Hahn said. “We try not to make it too far. There are parameters you have to abide by.”

The men provide their own transportation and are responsible for their own tabs. Hahn said they like to try new places where they’ve heard the prices are good and service is excellent.

Off-site events are frequent occurrences at Britton Falls and are organized either through Catellier or among friends and neighbors on their own. Symphony on the Prairie at Conner Prairie is popular, as well as golf outings, bowling and shopping at nearby Hamilton Town Center.

Easier, healthier livingBill and Sandy Coughlin moved to the community a year

ago from Lawrence Township following Bill’s retirement as a mechanical engineer. Their focus was to ease up, enjoy retirement and do what they want to do.

“We have more time to enjoy hobbies and friendships instead of maintaining a household and everything that goes with it,” Bill said. “We both have taken yoga and exercise classes. One of my goals when I retired was improving my physical fitness and mental health by having less stress that comes with having a full-time job.”

Whatever your interests, Britton Falls will most likely offer some version of it. As Catellier said, “Homeowners want to continue to be educated. Being retired doesn’t mean they want to stop learning,” ■

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Their home will be completed next month, and the Franks are already taking advantage of the Britton Falls lifestyle. Both are frequent visitors to the community fitness center, and Glenda can hardly wait to work with a personal trainer and sign up for Zumba classes.

“It’s important to keep the old bones going, and at Britton Falls, there is plenty of opportunity to do just that,” she said.

The right decision Bernice Tieken said that in the four years she has lived at

Britton Falls, she has done more socially than she ever did when she lived in Evansville. She came to the community four years after her husband passed away knowing that she wanted to be closer to family and be part of a community that would support a healthy and active lifestyle.

As a self-described early bird, Tieken gets up at 6 a.m. each morning and works out in the fitness center every

day. She also leads the Thursday morning walking group and plays pickle ball on occasion.

“There is never a day when I have nothing to do,” she said. “I found exactly what I was looking for at Britton Falls. It’s just ideal.”

Rediscovering old passionsMoving to the Britton Falls community enabled Jan Whan

to rediscover her passion for golf and find new ways to enjoy the great outdoors.

She and her husband moved to the community five years ago after downsizing from their two-story home. She loves working out in the fitness center, lounging by the pool and participating in the community 5K.

“We play in a bocce league on Thursday nights, and last year I started taking golf lessons, something I continued this past spring,” she said. “I’d forgotten how much I enjoyed it and I am really having fun getting out there and hitting my shots.”

Whan said it’s not just the social clubs, activities and fitness opportunities that make Britton Falls such an amazing community — it’s the homeowners who live there.

“The people here are awesome and we have made so many new friends,” she said. ■

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Want something to do?You’ll find it here

“Houlihan’s is really good and it is only two miles away. We really like to go there.”

“Each month, the lifestyle director ensures there are events planned not only for homeowners, but events to include children and grandchildren.”

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Activities abound at Britton Falls

So many things, so close to homeGolf Courses1. Gray Eagle Golf Course2. The Hawthorns Golf

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Pharmacies3. CVS4. Walgreens

Restaurants5. Olive Garden6. Starbucks7. Famous Dave’s BBQ8. Houlihan’s*9. McAlister’s Deli*10. Paradise Bakery*

Shopping11. JC Penney*12. Stein Mart*13. Dick’s Sporting Goods*14. Bed, Bath & Beyond*15. Earth Fare*16. Kroger

Hospitals17. Community Health Pavilion

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Hamilton Town Center2.5 miles from Britton Falls

By Brian HerbertFor Custom Publications

What if there was a community where you could live in a new home and never worry about mowing the lawn or shoveling snow? Or a place where neighbors went out of their way to connect and socialize? Where there were more daily activities than you

could possibly participate in? Homeowners in Del Webb’s Britton Falls community have access to that lifestyle every day.

“Kim Catellier, our lifestyle director, does a great job of planning events and activities to bring the community together regularly,” said Britton Falls homeowner Sharon DeReamer.

Sharon and her husband, Brad, moved to Britton Falls in May 2012. They had lived in Greenfield for a number of years where Brad served as mayor from 2008 to 2011. He said one of the most appealing aspects of choosing to live in Britton Falls was the sense of community he and Sharon felt right after moving in.

“We all move in with no resumes because no one cares what you did before,” Brad said. “Everyone is equal in Britton Falls and we build friendships from there.”

Brad and Sharon were excited to find the community offers such a wide range of activities and social gatherings to connect homeowners. The couple said their block hosts a barbecue or party at a different home each month. The DeReamers are preparing to host the next party.

“Each month we get together as a block and everyone has such a great time taking turns as host,” Brad said.

Sharon noted that Catellier does an excellent job of organizing plenty of communitywide events throughout the year. While some are purely social events, others are educational to help connect homeowners with professionals in fields such as health care and finance.

“She does a great job of bringing us events not only to socialize, but also to provide access to information and important services we all need,” Sharon said.

The DeReamers are very glad they chose to move to Britton Falls. They have made great friends in a short time and take advantage of community activities to stay connected. They feel Britton Falls is a great place for people who want a low-maintenance community where they can be a part of a very active social network. ■

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