Columbus Plaza is a golfer's paradise, with Chicago's downtown, nine-hole golf course and driving range practically at its base. And the harbor, museums and Grant Park are all nearby. Asbury Plaza , Elm Street Plaza . The central location of these properties puts residents close to everything from Oak Street Beach and boutique shopping to first-run theaters and exciting night life. Research shows that the easier it is to get to a fitness facility, the greater one's chances of maintaining healthy exercise habits.
Residents can stay fit year-round, no matter how icy the wind blows outside.
According to the Surgeon General, diseases that are considered part of the aging process are the same as those in which lack of exercise is a contributing factor. Led by a certified aerobics instructor, seniors meet twice each week for three 10-week sessions throughout the year. Classes consist of stretching to improve flexibility, strength training to reduce the risk of osteoporosis and cardiovascular exercise to enhance endurance. At least four social and educational activities are planned for each building each year. And the list of events keeps growing.