During the warmer months, Arvida communities love to gather around the barbecue for a bit of classic Kiwi cuisine. It’s a great way to catch up with friends and get some fresh air.

You don’t have to be an experienced bowler to give it your best shot. Almost anyone can play bowls, a game famous for its competitive camaraderie.

Many of our newer communities have an on-site café. We encourage interested residents to get involved and help the café operators.

Some of our communities have a dance floor and sound system for after-dinner and party fun. Whether you like to waltz or rock’n’roll, dancing is good for the soul.

Many Arvida communities have shared dining areas with attractive, comfortable dining furniture.

Part of healthy ageing is maintaining muscle mass and cardio fitness. It’s so much easier when you have qualified instructors and specialised equipment.

Most Arvida communities have a bar or socialising area where you can enjoy your favourite tipple with friends and meet new residents of the community.

Many of our communities offer indoor bowls as an activity. Bowling can be done standing up or sitting down, so it’s an inclusive sport that’s enjoyable for everyone.

As a resident of an Arvida community, you won’t have to spend money on reading material. There will be a community library full of new and donated books and magazines. Some libraries have a computer for online reading too.

When you’d rather watch TV with friends, our communities have TV lounges for a shared viewing experience. Bring your own snacks!

If there’s a purpose-built movie room or cinema at your Arvida community, a night at the flicks is free! Find out what your friends want to see and ask our people to make it happen.

Petanque, aka boules, involves throwing metal balls at a small wooden ball called a cochonnet (jack). It’s an easy game for novices to learn and can be played on grass or gravel. Many of our communities have an area for petanque.

You’ll notice that ‘piano’ is listed as a feature for many of our communities. We take care to keep these beautiful instruments in tune, so that residents can rediscover the pleasure of making music. Adept grandchildren are welcome to perform too!

Socialising around the pool table is an option at many Arvida communities. Aside from fun, playing pool is good for staying active, burning calories, stretching the body and challenging the mind.

A number of Arvida communities have a bar where residents can regularly catch up with each other over a cool beverage or two. Happy hours and themed cocktail events are part of the fun.

Some of our communities have a workshop space where there are tools and materials for residents who love to create, solve problems and restore things. Workshops are a great place to hang out with your mates while you get things done.

Many of our communities have heated indoor pools for all-year-round exercise. It’s great to take the weight off your feet and work on your swimming style.

Every Arvida Living Well community has a van for outings. Some excursions are for shopping; others are just for fun.