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Retirement
Eugene has been selected
by many sources over the past decade as one of the best
places to retire in the country. Quality of life, mild
climate, taxes, crime rate and affordability of housing
are just a few of the reasons noted. Nicely located
between the Pacific Ocean and the Cascade Mountains
makes for many outdoor opportunities for hiking, biking,
golfing, river rafting, boating and fishing. There are
chances to volunteer, visit the symphony, opera, and
ballet or take one of the many classes in a program
offered by University of Oregon specifically for seniors
called Learning
in Retirement - 541/346-0697
Eugene was selected as
the "Best Place to Retire in the Northwest" in
MONEY
Magazine's 2001 annual list.
 Services
to seniors in Lane County are varied and comprehensive.
They range from information referral, escort
transportation, and in-home counseling to delivered
meals (Meals on Wheels) and home health care. With a
focus on community-based care, assistance is also
available to assess an individual's need for
institutional care. In fact, help can even be obtained
for those within institutions that have the desire and
the capacity to return to a less-restricted setting.
There are many retirement
living options available in Eugene-Springfield ranging
from owning or renting in a senior community to full
service assisted living facilities. Eugene is also home
to many gated communities for those residents over 55.
Many of these feature clubhouses, ponds and waterways
with wildlife, walking paths and other amenities.
Senior Centers &
Community Centers
Campbell Senior
Center
155 High St. Eugene OR 97401
541/682-5318
Peterson Park Barn
Community Center
870 Berntzen Rd. Eugene, OR 97402
541/682-5521
River Road Park
& Recreation
1400 Lake Dr. Eugene, OR 97404
541/688-4052
Trude Kaufman Senior
Center
996 Jefferson St. Eugene, OR 97402
541/342-1881
Willamalane Senior
Adult Activity Center
215 West C St. Springfield, OR 97477
541/726-4361
Tax information for
Seniors
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