Choosing Applewood: Embracing an Active Retirement with Premier Monmouth County Amenities

Choosing Applewood: Embracing an Active Retirement with Premier Monmouth County Amenities

Brooklyn native Susan Barasch and Richard Elliott, from upstate New York, reveled in their retirement life in Asheville, NC, for nearly a decade. They enjoyed a healthy outdoor lifestyle and built lasting friendships, particularly with former New Jerseyans, Tom and...
The Silverbergs Thrive in Their Applewood Apartment Home

The Silverbergs Thrive in Their Applewood Apartment Home

From Big House to Big Adventure After living 23-years in a Jackson, NJ, active adult community, Jack and Marcia Silverberg began to experience signs that it was time for a fresh start. “Many of my male friends in the community passed away,” Jack recalls. “I even lost...
Returning to Their Apple Orchards Roots: The Applegates’ Journey

Returning to Their Apple Orchards Roots: The Applegates’ Journey

The founders of Battleview Orchards, Betty Lou and Norman Applegate, find joy in their decision to become “reverse snowbirds” The New York Times recently reported that retirees are increasingly forgoing traditional warm weather climates to live closer to...
Neighborhood Navigators: Resident-Recommended Local Hot Spots

Neighborhood Navigators: Resident-Recommended Local Hot Spots

Applewood is surrounded by a thriving New Jersey community offering a wealth of social, cultural and natural destinations to discover and enjoy. In this new series, residents share their favorite places to relax, socialize, learn, shop and dine. Lake Topanemus:...
‘Recipes from Home’

‘Recipes from Home’

Resident Favorite Family Recipes Featured on Applewood’s Luncheon Menu Living at Applewood shouldn’t just feel like home—it is home. And what better way to share that feeling than by enjoying your favorite family foods with friends and neighbors? Residents are invited...