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.

Cycling Without Age is a worldwide organisation that puts piloted bicycle trishaws into the community to benefit those who can’t bike by themselves. Several Arvida communities have trishaws available, which are pedalled by local volunteers.

Find out more about this global organisation

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.

All Arvida communities have spaces for creative fun and discovery. We ask our residents what they want to do, then help to make it happen.

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!

Gather with friends and neighbours for delightful evenings of socialising and wood-fired pizza straight from the pizza oven.

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 growing number of our communities have a clubhouse for socialising, relaxing, events and relaxed sporting challenges. Clubhouse activities are usually organised and run by residents.

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.

In some Arvida communities there’s a large shared kitchen for residents’ use. When an event or celebration requires catering, residents and their families can team up to produce delicious food.

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.

While every Arvida community has professional gardeners, we love it when residents want to get involved with maintaining flower beds and pruning shrubs.

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

Raised vegetable gardens are an opportunity to collaborate with other gardeners in your Arvida community. Together, you’ll grow great things.