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10 FOCUS - MARCH 2016 CANTERBURY COMMON CANTERBURY COMMON It felt very welcoming he recalls. Interesting story David was driv- ing around Port Perry being guided by his wife-to-be Sabina who was in Zurich Switzerland. She had a map of Port Perry and like a human GPS she was on the phone telling him turn here and turn there so he could explore the town in hopes of nding their perfect future retirement home. David toured all of the model homes in Canterbury Common and everything came together nicely with the house he preferred com- ing back on the market at the perfect time just when Sabina was nally able to join him in Canada. Since Sabina enjoys riding the proximity to horse stables was also ideal. This May marks David and Sabinas nine-year anni- versaryofenjoyinglifeatPort Perrys Canterbury Common described as an Active Adult Lifestyle Community. Whats that all about The concept has some unique features compared to traditional subdivisions. Heres A Little History. Phased construction commenced in 1996. The 241 detached bungalows on the sprawling lakeside property range in size and each is privately owned. Everyone shares the beauti- ful green space and the Community Centre. Everyone is a member of the Residents Association and theres an annual fee for grounds keeping. Everyone follows the Protective Restrictions such as the no fence policy which David pointed out gives Canterbury Common its pleas- ant open feeling. Youfeellikeyoucanbreathehere he commented. And everyone takes such good care of their properties. Nature lovers enjoy the Waterfront Trail which winds through Canter- bury Common and meanders down to the lake. Something In Common The residents of Canterbury Common do indeed have something in common. They are all retirees or people who are semi-retired. Some dabble in consulting work or pursue part-time self-employed ventures. Theres social value in living in a community of like-minded people David noted. He explained that the Active Adult Lifestyle Community appeals to people who wish to continue to reside in their own homes as op- posed to a retirement residence but appreciate not having to shovel snow or mow the lawn. And its like there are built-in friends. The neighbours all look out for each other David says. The residents havespecialsignalswiththeirwindow blinds to reassure their neighbours that they are okay every morning. Residents Dave Thompson and Roger Doe all smiles showing off a small portion of the Community Centre library. The rst time that Dr. David Thompson visited Canterbury Common a stranger smiled and waved at him. David was sold. He knew that this friendly community would be the perfect place to call home. Whats an Active Adult Lifestyle Community all about Focus on . . . . . ..