Best Places for Single Seniors
The future is something many of us consider, a little bit more, with the coming of a new year. This is especially true for single seniors. If considering a move to an active adult community, as well as, considering dating, you should know that some places are better for dating than others. Number 1 in our list of best places for single seniors is Pittsfield, Massachusetts. This place has so many things and places for you and your date to enjoy.
About Pittsfield
The city of Pittsfield is known for its beautiful landscapes, excellent standard of living and friendly people. Pittsfield,the county seat of Berkshire County,was listed, in 2012, as one of the best places to live by U.S. News. Pittsfield is bordered by Dalton to the east, Lanesborough to the north, Lenox to the south and Hancock to the west. Featuring a continental climate, Pittsfield experiences harsh winters and warm and pleasant summers.
Art and Recreation in Pittsfield
Pittsfield is a place with diverse and myriad culture and recreation attractions. For example, if it is art and culture you need to go on your date, you will definitely enjoy a day at the Berkshire Museum. This is a place for everyone irrespective of age. Everything from fine arts to ancient artefacts and objects to aquarium are yours for the viewing at the Berkshire Museum. If you wish for classic dramas and musicals, the Barrington Stage Company shows them all. This too is an enjoyable place to take your date.
Hiking, cross-country skiing and camping are extreme possibilities if you live in Pittsfield. This is because the Pittsfield State Forest has all these facilities. This is an 11,000 acre area in the western part of Pittsfield. If you are into adventure and exploration, the Pittsfield State Forest is your cup of tea. You and your date will enjoy yourself to the maximum.
Dining and Entertainment in Pittsfield
Single seniors will be happy to know that Pittsfield offers a variety of dining options. Latin and Italian cuisine, burgers and French fries, pizzas, tapas, steaks etc. are all great choices when on a date. In addition, some mouth-watering desserts including cakes and frozen yogurts can be sampled at a number of places.
Golf in Pittsfield
Interested in a game of golf? There are a good number of country clubs in Pittsfield that encourage golf players if varied skill levels to try their hand at the game. For example, the Country Club of Pittsfield features a rolling par-71 18-hole course that will challenge your skills. Lush fairways, well-placed water ways and natural hazards make playing golf in this country club a challenge that cannot be ignored. You and your date will have a good time challenging each other.
According to U.S. News, more than half of the 55+ population of Pittsfield are single. So, what are you waiting for? There are dates to go on and places to see and enjoy. Make your date with Pittsfield and enjoy being a 55+ single senior.
There are 159 55 and over communities in Massachusetts. These include Red Mill Village in Norton, a maintenance-free community with 156 single family homes, WestRidge in Hudson another maintenance-free community with 146 homes and Great Island in Plymouth featuring 600 homes. More communities in Massachusetts are available at ActiveAdultLiving.com®, the informative website for all your community needs.
