Reverse Mortgages AZ Information

Chandler Reverse Mortgage and Seniors Related Information and Fun Facts

Thinking about getting a reverse mortgage in Chandler, Arizona?

You are not alone!

Between 1990 and 2000, Chandler was the 7th fastest growing city in the United States of those with a population more than 100,000. The population of Chandler is 240,595. That makes it the 5th largest city in Arizona.

Percentage White: 76%
Percentage African American: 4.9%
Percentage Asian: 6.9%
Percentage Latino/a or Hispanic (of any race): 18.3%

Percentage of people under 5 years old: 7.8%
Percentage of people over 65 years old: 5.9%
Median age: 32.5

All statistics mentioned here were obtained from the July 1, 2006 census estimates.

Chandler was named the 5th best places to live according to AARP magazine.

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One of the most popular senior gathering sites in Chandler is the Chandler Senior Center. Here is a list of ongoing activities at the Chandler Senior Center:

On-Going Activities

ARTS & CRAFTS

CRAFTS – Free craft classes; all supplies provided. Every Thursday at 9 a.m.

CROCHET & CANVAS STITCHING – Join us for crochet and plastic canvas stitching projects. Every Tuesday at 8 a.m.

CERAMICS – Join us for three hours of ceramic painting. Buy objects to paint from a ceramic store, Craftmart or Wal Mart, and then bring the items with you to the class. Every Wednesday at 8 a.m.

QUILTING – Every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 8 a.m.

CARDS & GAMES

BINGO – Bring a friend or make some new ones for an hour of fun, laughter and great prizes! Cost is 50 cents per card, and there is no limit on the number of cards you can buy. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from Noon-1 p.m.

BRIDGE – Every Monday and Friday from Noon-4 p.m.

BUNCO – Mondays from 1-3:30 p.m.

EUCHRE – Thursdays from 1-4 p.m.

HAND & FOOT – Wednesdays from 1-4 p.m.

MAH-JONGG – Tuesdays at Noon

PINOCHLE – Tuesdays at Noon

COMPUTERS

COMPUTER LAB – The Senior Center has a computer lab with 15 computers. You must be 55 or older to use the computer lab. The lab is not available during scheduled class times

HEALTH & SAFETY

AARP DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM (55 Alive) – Innovative, classroom driver re-trainer program to help people age 50 and older improve their driving skills. Class fee is $10. Contact the Senior Center for dates and times.

ARTHRITIS EXERCISES – This low-impact 30-45 minutes of exercise is a winner for everyone. Drop in and give it a try. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning at 9:30 a.m.

BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS – Free blood pressure checks are given the second and fourth Wednesday of each month, from 9-11 a.m. No sign-up needed.

HEARING CHECKS – Michael Molumby, Hearing Systems Specialist from Miracle Ear, will be at the center the third Thursday of each month to check your ears, hearing and adaptive hearing aids. Sign up at the front desk.

SOCIAL FUN

BOWLING – Every Thursday at 1 p.m. at Kyrene Lanes, 6225 W. Chandler Blvd. Cost: $3.75, includes shoe rental and three games.

KOFFEE KLATCH – Get the morning off to a good start with your friends! Fresh coffee, hot tea, and hot chocolate are served in the dining room for 25 cents per day. Monday through Friday, 8:30-10 a.m.

MOVIE SCHEDULE – Every Thursday, 12:15 p.m. in the TV lounge.

OUT TO THE MOVIES – Join your friends and go out to the movies. Transportation is provided to and from the center to the theater. Cost is $1.50 for admission, $1.25 for soda, and $1.25 for popcorn. Once a month on Tuesday afternoon. (Contact the Senior Center for specific dates and times.)

GOLDEN SINGERS – Join the Golden Singers every Friday at 10 a.m. to sing, or just listen.

KITCHEN BAND – We will be tooting our horns and playing our drums! Every Wednesday at 10 a.m.

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION – Please sign up with the front desk to celebrate your birthday. A special table is reserved at lunch for our birthday guests. The last Friday of each month, 11:30 a.m.

READING ROOM – The Senior Center has the Arizona Republic, Independent Newspaper, East Valley Tribune, and many senior-related papers for your reading pleasure. We have a library full of novels to take home, share and recycle.

WALKING CLUBS – Mall Walking: Go walking once a month at the mall. Transportation will be provided. Contact the Senior Center for dates and times. Downtown Chandler: Walk around Historic Downtown Chandler on Tuesday mornings at 9 a.m.

Downtown Chandler

Map of Chandler

Chandler Real Estate Trends

Chandler Real Estate Trends @ Trulia

Chandler Fun Facts

Interesting and fun facts about Chandler include:

In 1891, Dr. Alexander John Chandler, the first veterinary surgeon in Arizona Territory, settled on a ranch south of Mesa, studying irrigation engineering. By 1900, he had acquired 18,000 acres of land, and began drawing up plans for a townsite on what was then known as the Chandler Ranch.
The townsite office opened on May 17, 1912, the same year that Chandler High School was established.
The oldest golf resort in the state started in 1913 — the Hotel San Marcos.
Chandler’s population has boomed from about 30,000 in 1980 to over 240,000 in 2007.
The street signs in Chandler are brown-colored instead of the more traditional green.
Famous people who reside in Chandler include Donovan McNabb, Matt Leinart, Brian Urlacher and Ice-T.
In 2001, a 1.3 million square-foot shopping mall, the Chandler Fashion Center, opened in Chandler.
Computer chip manufacturer Intel has a major presence in Chandler with four locations within the city.
Chandler is noted for its annual Ostrich Festival.
Chandler has reached its physical limits save for some remaining county islands and cannot expand outward anymore due to being bound in by the Gila River Indian Community, Tempe, Mesa, Gilbert, and Phoenix.

Chandler Golf Courses

No Arizona community is complete without a golf course! Chandler is home to a small handful of golf courses and in general, the better the golfer that you are, the more you will enjoy these courses.

In order to be on this list, Justin has to have played there. His rating system should be easy for golfers:

Bogey — Skip it — unless your father-in-law is paying.
Par — Play it — as long as you aren’t paying for your father-in-law when you do.
Birdie — Play it — even if you have to pay for your father-in-law.
Eagle — Play it — even if you have to pay for your father in law and bring your mother-in-law with you.

Chandler golf courses include:

Whirlwind Golf Club at Wildhorse Pass Resort
5692 W North Loop Road
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480)940-1500
Public, 36 holes (2 courses)
Justin’s Rating: Eagle!

Ocotillo Golf Resort
3751 S Clubhouse Drive
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480)917-6660
Public, 27 holes
Justin’s Rating: Eagle!

Bear Creek Golf Club
500 E Riggs Road
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480)883-8200
Public, 36 holes (2 courses)
Justin’s Rating: Par

Lone Tree Golf Club
6262 S Mountain Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480)219-0831
Public, 18 holes
Justin’s Rating: Par

San Marcos Golf Resort
1 N San Marcos Place
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480)963-3358
Public, 18 holes
Justin’s Rating: Birdie — note, this is the oldest course in Arizona!

Chandler Dining

Chandler is home to virtually every kind of dining experience — from fast food to fast casual to formal dining. A couple of local links to restaurant guides include:

East Valley Tribune Dining Guide for Chandler

Chandler Chamber of Commerce Restaurant Guide

East Valley Living Dining Reviews

Chandler Senior Related Links

Chandler Arizona Senior Center

Chandler Senior News

Home Instead Senior Care

Chandler Seniors Services and Health Organizations Listings (East Valley Tribune)

Chandler Seniors Connected

The above information was provided courtesy of The Arizona Mortgage Team.

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