Reading pgs 127-172

The Land of the Setting Sun

You work hard for 35-45 years, just to reach that point in your life where you can sit back and take in all the wonders of the world, and observe what you've gained by working towards this goal. If this vision included a community where there are others who share this common desire, why not jump at the opportunity to coexist with those that have similar lifestyles.
The assumption has been that older people (over 55 and/or retired) are very set in their ways and like for things to be neat and organized, without the hustle of everyday life from those who are getting children on the bus, and getting themselves off to work. They also like to get up early and get dressed, even if they are not going anywhere. They are preparing to go to bed by 6:30 pm., because dinner was prepared and eaten by 5:00 p.m.
The residents of Sun City moved there because they have certain expectations and the area provided an environment that catered to their wants. The city fits into the vision of what a retirement community should look like. Activities that keep the residents active and productive, because they were most likely some of the hardest working people at their jobs, and they are use to contributing in some fashion. The residents are with people who are most like them.
The bonus to all this is, that the members of the community are not made to feel as though this is a place for them to wait to die, it's a place where they can begin to really enjoy life at their own pace. People aren't driving down the street with the music loud. Kids are there to visit not to live and alarms are not going off to signal it's time to work, but to indicate that it's time to truly live.
These communities are great for the older generation. It keeps them vibrant, alert, and involved. Otherwise, the younger generation would be preparing to divvy up the inheritance.