Renaissance at Manchester

Renaissance at Manchester sits in Manchester Township, New Jersey, and serves adults aged 55 and older who want to stay active and social, and it does have a lot going on, let me tell you, because right in the center of the community there's the "Renaissance" golf course, an executive 18-hole private course designed by J. Christopher Commins, ASGCA, that opened in 1999, with 4,312 yards from the longest tees, par 63 from those black tees with a slope rating of 110 and a course rating of 62.3, so it's good for golfers at every skill level and the staff will help you out with tips and tricks if you ask, plus you get nice views of Manchester Township while you play, and golf course views from many homes, which is a nice touch if you like watching the game or walking along tree-lined paths that wind around ponds and fountains. The clubhouse anchors the social life here, and at 30,000 square feet, you get plenty of space for dining-restaurant-style or all day-plus arts, games, a movie theater, a library, and a bunch of rooms for clubs and activities of all sorts, while outside you've got both indoor and outdoor pools, tennis, pickleball, bocce, and horseshoes if that's your thing, and lots of outdoor walking paths and common spaces where folks gather. Homes have a good variety-over 1,900 residences with ten different designs-most look out on something pretty, and the monthly maintenance fee covers your lawn cutting, irrigation, and snow removal, which keeps it tidy and makes things easier. The community tries to make life comfortable and convenient, with wellness and fitness programs, special dietary options for things like allergies and diabetes, housekeeping, laundry and dry cleaning, and even move-in help if you need it, plus non-ambulatory care and respite care for those who could use that extra support, backed by 24-hour call systems and supervision, and folks can get help with bathing, dressing, and medication management if they want it, but you'll find most people here focus on staying active, joining clubs, social nights, and just being part of the group, so it's a busy and well-cared-for place for people who want to enjoy retirement with other folks in a similar stage of life.