Amenities One of the best-developed Habitat amenities revolves around each community’s fitness center. Fitness is a company focus that had its start in the firm’s background of developing health clubs. And, Habitat views fitness as a growing part of residents’ lives, whether they are children, adults or seniors.
Habitat sponsors a lengthy list of classes, group activities and outings for its residents, most at no cost to residents. The events are tailored to specific groups, such as children’s educational trips or seniors’ fitness classes, or to an interest, such as Tai Chi or yoga. The list of “Fun & Fitness” events – detailed in quarterly newsletters – has included free “hot soup day” during some winter months, restaurant clubs that function similarly to book clubs, ski lessons, dance lessons, aerobics, and combined wine tastings and blood pressure screenings for a “heart-healthy” event.
The Spring 2001 newsletter lists opportunities for residents to participate in a “Race Against Breast Cancer,” take healthy-cooking classes, join a softball or volleyball team, visit gardens or casinos, attend plays, take an introduction to acupuncture, and more.
While Habitat amenities vary among communities, the master list includes:
- 24-hour doormen
- Concierges and valets
- 24-hour service staff
- Enclosed or covered parking
- Indoor bicycle storage
- On-site dry cleaning, ATM, hair salon and tanning salon
- Indoor and outdoor pools, and outdoor sun decks
- Exercise rooms or fitness centers
- Grilling and picnic areas
- An outdoor running track, basketball courts and tennis courts
- On-site grocery stores, markets and retail malls
- On-site restaurants