Gone are the days when retirement meant hanging up your hat, turning on the TV and resting from your labors.

Today, retirement is life! It's all about connections, discoveries, adventures and making new friends. Retirement is travel, education and taking on new challenges. It's fun ... and exciting. And you'll find retirement is at its best at the Army Residence Community — a friendly population of like-minded patriots — men and women who have served their country and share a passion for democracy and freedom.

Most residents move to the ARC to join in the fun. Delighted to be free of the demands of homeownership and upkeep and the rigors of their careers, they are eager to dive into this promising chapter of life. Take advantage of the opportunities. Try a new hobby. Polish your golf or tennis game. Commit yourself to volunteer work. Take a day trip to the Texas Hill Country or the Gulf Coast. Travel the world with friends. Master the latest computer technology. Buy a new bicycle and head for the hills with a group of dedicated bikers. Learn to play the guitar. The sky's the limit.

Here, you'll find the camaraderie and resources that will make retirement all that it should be — with people who soon will become your friends and surrogate family.