Anyone who has lived in the Triangle area for long will agree that the area offers beautiful weather (most of the time), a variety of seasons, and a plethora of academic and cultural settings.  But more than that, the Triangle is particularly welcoming to senior citizens who are eager to continue an active lifestyle.  There are senior centers in Chapel Hill, Carrboro and several in Durham, among others.  Seasoned adults may also spend their time volunteering with the many service organizations in the area.  Examples include the YMCA, NC Botanical Gardens, UNC Hospitals Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE), and the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP).  For recreational and social activities, the area offers public golf corses, private country clubs, several lakes and many community parks.  Raleigh offers world class professional theater performances, and the number of universities in the area provide additional opportunities for viewing first rate Drama, Music and Dance performances, such as Duke University’s reknowed annual Amercan Dance Festival (ADF) in Durham.  Duke University includes DILR (Duke Institute for Learning in Retirement), part of Duke’s continuing education program.  Similar programs– continuing education tailored for seniors– are offered by NC State in Raleigh and UNC in Chapel Hill as well.  The Triangle also offers top-rated medical centers at Duke and UNC.  Since the Triangle features a mild climate and an incredible amount of cultural, recreational, educational & medical facilities, it’s no surprise that the area has become one of the most sought after locations for retirement in America.  Compared to many popluar regions nationwide, housing in the area is more reasonably priced, making the Triangle just that much more appealing.  If you know someone who is searching for the perfect place to retire, tell them about the Triangle.  For Seniors who want an overview of the area’s housing, or are ready to move forward and purchase a home or townhome, a great resource is Great Triangle Homes-The Shuping Advantage Team at Keller Williams Realty.  They frequently work with Seniors and know the best areas.  One can contact Connie Shuping or Wilma Gunnesch at 919-951-1945, or at GreatTriangleHomes@kw.com, or view their website at www.GreatTriangleHomes.com.