Timber Pines sits on 1,400 acres and has 3,452 homes and villas for people aged 55 and older, and folks living here can pick from 57 neighborhoods and 70 floor plans, from one-bedroom villas all the way to three-bedroom homes, so there's a good bit of choice when it comes to finding a place that fits, and everything's managed by a Board of Directors with a General Manager, which helps keep things running smooth, especially since the community is debt free and holds a strong reserve fund. If you like to stay active, there are four golf courses with a total of 63 holes and spots to practice like a driving range and greens for chipping and putting, with programs and even a PGA Store and pro coaching, plus amateur events and a membership program if golf is your thing, and the courses include Timber Pines Country Club and Grand Pines Golf Course.
There's quite a bit going on besides golf, too, since the Resident Activity Center has rooms for billiards, arts and crafts, pottery with wheels and a kiln, a woodworking shop, meeting spaces, a fitness center, and more, and then you've got the Performing Arts Center with 570 seats that hosts music, drama, community gatherings, and special shows, so there's always something happening for those who like entertainment or the arts. Folks gather at the Lodge Clubhouse, which has a big social room, library, full kitchen, WiFi, meeting rooms, and even an enclosed porch where neighbors gather for coffee or chats, plus the Wellness Center gives residents a spot for mind and body classes and has a big 5,000 square foot fitness center with weights, cardio machines, and space for exercise.
In addition to all that, there are racquet sports courts, pools with poolside dining and drinks, bocce, shuffleboard, and horseshoe courts, and a country club where you can have meals with your neighbors in either a nice dining room that seats 200 people or a more casual grille room, and once in a while you might want pizza or a calzone, so there's a Pizza Shop right at the Club with cold drinks as well. Restaurants and dining are managed by a husband and wife team, and the country club hosts social dinners, banquets, holiday events, and group gatherings, making the place feel neighborly.
Timber Pines is managed by its own community association, which started in 1982, and the place has its own rules, safety steps, and a real commitment to keeping things safe and beautiful, with natural spaces and wildlife spread throughout. The place has a friendly, active atmosphere with many social and creative clubs, so there's something for every interest whether it's athletics, crafts, or gathering for special events. Those who need different levels of support can find independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care, which makes it easier to stay part of the community even when needs change, and the place lists preferred realtors for buying or renting homes in the neighborhood.
Everything here-the amenities, the clubs, the events-is owned and managed by the community itself, with residents involved in keeping things running right, and folks say there's a strong sense of belonging and safety thanks to all the careful planning. Timber Pines gets recognized as one of the best 55+ country club living communities in America, in part because of its self-management, strong financial footing, and the variety of things one can do day to day.
