Hawthorne is one of the best places to live in Florida for active retirement
intentional days for retirees | active involvement, whatever your season of retirement
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Searching the U.S. for THE most fun, close-knit, active Florida retirement community?
You've found it with Hawthorne at Leesburg | Of all the proclaimed, 'best places to live in Florida for active retirement', Hawthorne backs up the claim with inclusion on AARP.org and more rankings in the news.
Over 100 activity and interest clubs, all started - and uniquely operated - by Hawthorne residents
Clubs and teams donate - funds raised and items collected - to local charities and support organizations. Thus adding to resident-participant's sense of purpose in retirement days.
sample week-long activities schedule
sample week-long activities schedule
Hawthorne at Leesburg is active | offering over 100 activities to try and to belong to with neighbors | for recreation, connection and exploration, via resident-led clubs
Many clubs meet in the Hawthorne Clubhouse (or "Recreation Hall") which uniquely has a seating capacity of 550 people
note: published weekly schedules available to residents only with Resident Log-IN
Hawthorne at Leesburg Clubs and Sports:
Bag Ladies
Ceramics
Counted Cross Stitch
Fine Arts Club
Hawthorne Machine Embroidery
Hawthorne Quilters
Knitters’ Connection
Lapidary
Photography
Quilling
Scrapbooking
Sewing
Stained Glass
Woodburners / Pyrographers
Woodcarvers
WoodcraftersBall Drumming
Boot Scootin’ Guys & Gals
Chair Yoga
Exercise to Music
Fitness Center
Hi Steppin’ Cloggers
Mat Yoga
Physical Fitness
Strictly Strength Circuit
Water Exercise
Wii ClubAces & Eights
Arizona Rummy
Bridge Tuesday/Thursday
Bunco
Cribbage
Dominoes – Friday
Euchre – Friday
Fast Track
Hal’s Group
Hand & Foot
National Mah Jong
Pegs & Jokers
Penny Ante
Pinochle
Rummikub
Saturday Night Bridge
Skipbo
Social Euchre – Thursday
Aviation
Bible Study
Garden Club
Good Neighbors
HTV-98
Library
Spiritual Life Council
Summer Bible Study
Windows UsersHRCA (Hawthorne Residents Community Association) (board)
Chorus
Classic Country Jammers
Community Orchestra
Concert Series
Karaoke
Kitchen Band
Page to StageAuction Heirs
Bingo
Dragonboat
Celebration Square
Entertainment Club
Hawthorne Players
Hospitality Club
Kitchen ClubMilitary Club
Sox & Boots Dance
Travel ClubArchery Club
Bike Club
Billiards – Ladies
Billiards – Men’s
Boat Club
Bocce Ball
Chair Volleyball
Cornhole
Couples Golf
Croquet
Fishing
Gun Club
Pickleball
Putt & Play
Shuffleboard
Softball
Table Tennis
TennisAll States
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In retirement: "You need to feel seen, valued - and perceive that. Loneliness is always related to perceptions." - Financial Times
"Hawthorne has so many amenities and activities to offer! You can be as busy, or as laid back as you want to be."
-Dennis W. - Current Resident
Photo Source: Mary Beth Koeth for AARP.org
In Hawthorne, I can play tennis, ping pong and even participate in chair volleyball, which is a fun way to stay active.
Most activities are within walking distance of my two-bedroom home.
The community is vibrant, and there’s always something happening, whether it’s social events, sports or group outings.
- Richard H. - Current Resident, as told to AARP.org
Have a boat? Hawthorne has a marina - connecting to Lake Harris for more water access - with mostly covered boat slips available on site for residents at a minimal fee.
Love to golf? In addition to the in-community Putt & Play course, Hawthorne at Leesburg has has over thirty golf courses nearby in Lake County alone.
You’ll never be bored at Hawthorne.
"Don't see a club or activity/sport you'd want?
Start it!" - Chad Peck, GM
"My daughter says she wants to live in my "adult summer camp" when she's over 55, too!" - Hawthorne Homeowner