With a population of over 450,000, and located 20 miles east of Phoenix, Mesa, AZ has activities for people of all ages, including seniors. The city offers a wide range of living options and lifestyles.
From resort style communities with tennis and golfing on-site, to assisted living facilities, Mesa has living options for every taste and need. The Chamber of Commerce website has links for relocating to Mesa.
Its close proximity to Phoenix gives Mesa residents activities ranging from theater and museums to shopping, dining, golf and swimming. More adventurous seniors enjoy hiking in the Superstition Mountains, Apache Trail or the many parks, sightseeing on the Salt and Verde Rivers or taking a steamboat cruise on Canyon Lake.
Mesa temperatures range from lows in the upper 30s Fahrenheit in winter, to highs in the low 100s in summer. Rainfall is low all year but due to the bright sun, residents are cautioned to protect their skin year-round.
Mesa's Chamber of Commerce website describes activities for children and teens -- from the Museum for Youth to the Phoenix Zoo and even a ghost town -- so there's plenty to do when grandchildren visit, or for seniors to stay involved with younger people through volunteering.
