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Which amenities do your communities enjoy the most and what new amenity do they ask for?

not have seen after being away for the winter or cooped up inside due to cold weather; and have an opportu- nity to enjoy swimming with grandchil- dren. The one amenity which some in our community might like having is Pickleball, the latest craze in adult communities.” — Deana Luchs, Canal Walk HOA “In answer to the question, the biggest amenity of course is a fitness center. We just divided up our bocce courts and added a putting

green and mini golf which has been received with great reviews.” — Denise Schisano, Property Manager, Greenbriar II Homeowner’s Association “In our 500+ unit properties club- house with a gym, game rooms, an open concept great room in the club- house pool, tennis, bocci, and a par 3 putting green, all are looking for social activities and love the freedom of not needing to do maintenance. Sites with 499-100 units want the same things too — all our commu- nities to have a grand appearance throughout the community. Many of our clients purchase concierge ser- vices from offerings we have created.” — Karen Meehan, A R Midstate Management LLC “The community most enjoys the pool and gym. They ask for basketball courts.” — Terry Viggiano, CMCA, AMS, PCAM,

“Which amenities do our communi- ties enjoy most: Properly heated and cooled gyms with working equipment including televisions! What new amenity do they ask for: New dumpsters with lids that actually work!” — Gus Meitzner, CMCA, AMS, Surfside Property Management “Members of the Canal Walk com- munity enjoy our swimming pools the most. We can finally relax and swim in the sun; see friends who we may

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