Ways to Welcome Your New Neighbor

Welcome to the Neighborhood.

Moving to a Florida Homes for 55+ community like Vienna Square in Winter Haven, Lake Ashton, or Traditions at Lake Ruby is an opportunity to meet new friends. If you are an established resident, why not give a warm welcome by giving a basket to your new neighbors? A small act of kindness goes a long way. Not sure what to give? Below are a few ways to impress your new friends.

Fruits and Flowers

If you’re a gardener, consider sharing fresh fruits and flowers. They are always a big hit. Fresh fruits like local grown Florida oranges, strawberries and blueberries are tasty and are great conversation pieces. Pair your fruit up with a bouquet of flowers. They may even inspire some fun, future garden rivalry. You might even invite them to join the local Gardeners Club. Many Florida Homes for 55+ communities like Lake Ashton, Traditions at Lake Ruby and Vienna Square offer specialty clubs or participate in the local community clubs.

Snacks

Who doesn’t like to receive treats in a Florida Retirement Community? If you really want to impress your new neighbors, bring them homemade baked goods straight out of the oven. The aroma will make a great first impression.

Give a gift card

Your new neighbors may be overwhelmed and tired from moving. After all, their kitchen ware may still be in boxes.  Offering a gift card to your favorite local restaurant in Winter Haven and Lake Wales like Chili’s, Crazy Fish, or Arrabellas is a nice gesture and a great convenience. In Lake Ashton, consider giving a gift card to Nini’s or the Eagles Nest. Fortunately, gift cards can be purchased in any amount, which prevents overspending.

Host a small group gathering

Plan a meet and greet as a gift for neighbors in your Florida Homes for 55+ community. It’ll give you an excuse to have a party and will help your new friends acclimate to the lifestyle they deserve in Lake Ashton, Vienna Square or Traditions at Lake Ruby. You don’t need to plan anything fancy when you live in a Florida Homes for 55+ community.  A small backyard BBQ is always fun, especially when you are retired. Have plenty of snacks on hand, including an assortment of finger foods like sliders, carrot/celery sticks, meatballs, wings. Rather than prepare all of the food yourself, plan a potluck and have people bring their favorite dishes. Block parties are great social events in Lake Ashton, Vienna Square and Traditions at Lake Ruby. Small group settings tend to be more relaxed and less stuffy. After all, the goal is to get to know your new neighbors, and what better way than to do it over food.

For more creative ways to welcome your new neighbors, please call Lori Blackburn Raath, Realtor. Calls, texts, and emails are always welcomed. 863-409-6899 or LRaath@LakeAshtonResales.com.

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