King City +55 Community outside Portland (Tigard, Woodburn: rent, home, neighborhood)

[lolligrump]

My husband and I currently rent in the Portland area and are weighing the pros and cons of purchasing a home for our retirement years. I think we would enjoy what appears to be many activities offered in this +55 community. Looking for folks who live/lived in this community for a conversation on your experience in this neighborhood. Feel free to PM me if you prefer to share outside of the public forum.

Thanks!

[Steve Pickering]

My mother lived there. She said since she didn't golf, they treated her like a second class citizen. She said she never in her 82 years at the time saw so many snobs in one location.

[eabcan]

You should visit the Tigard Senior Center for lunch M-F from 11:30-1:00. Many of the people who use the Center live in King City and would be happy to answer your questions and give you their impressions of the area.

[lolligrump]

Originally Posted by eabcan

You should visit the Tigard Senior Center for lunch M-F from 11:30-1:00. Many of the people who use the Center live in King City and would be happy to answer your questions and give you their impressions of the area.

Not a bad idea! Thanks.

[lolligrump]

Originally Posted by Steve Pickering

My mother lived there. She said since she didn't golf, they treated her like a second class citizen. She said she never in her 82 years at the time saw so many snobs in one location.

Thanks for sharing. Sorry your mother wasn't treated well.

[Steve Pickering]

Originally Posted by lolligrump

Thanks for sharing. Sorry your mother wasn't treated well.

She moved down the road to Sherwood and was very happy there.

[Nell Plotts]

Your mother may want to look at Woodburn Estates in Woodburn. I have a relative who has lived there for years and is very happy and involved in the community.

For a pricier crowd there is the planned community of Charbonneau in Wilsonville. Charbonneau Country Club