When was the last time your homeowner’s association organized a vacation for you, your neighbors and any family members or friends you wanted to go with you? If the answer to that question is “never,” then maybe you should start thinking of relocating to a community that helps encourage an active social life, like a community from Jim Chapman Communities. Of course, these are active adult communities, which means only adults aged 55 and older can purchase a home there, but for those that do fit in the age group, Jim Chapman Communities employs a full time social activities director who plans fun community events and plans outings for the Travel Club. These “outings” are not limited to Atlanta attractions – it is a real travel club that will take residents across the nation and to foreign countries and give them the opportunity to see places that they may never had the chance to before.

In October, the Travel Club has planned a 3-day/2-night trip to Biloxi, Mississippi. We’ll head to Biloxi on Friday morning October 16th, stay at the fabulous Isle of Capri Hotel and Casino (pictured) and head back on Sunday afternoon, October 18th, after lunch. Saturday night, the world renowned saxophonist, Kenny G., will be in concert at the Beau Rivage, and tickets can be provided as an optional extra. The package includes two nights at the fabulous Isle of Capri Hotel and Casino, deluxe motor coach transportation, breakfast each morning at at the hotel, baggage handles and taxes. The more passengers we have signed up, the cheaper it is per person:

• For 50 paid passengers, $259 double, $199 triple
• For 40 paid passengers, $279 double, $220 triple
• For 30 paid passengers $314 double, $253 triple.

The trip is open to homeowners, potential homeowners and their friends and families. So, now is the time to round up your neighbors and friends and plan a fun weekend getaway in October for a fraction of what the cost would be if you planned this trip on  your own.

Jim Chapman Communities has active adult communities in Cobb, Douglas, Gwinnett, Fulton and Forsyth counties.

Have you been wanting to plan the perfect vacation lately but just not had the time? Making all the arrangements from transportation to hotel booking to what sights and attractions you want to visit while there isn’t always an easy task. But if you live in one of the Jim Chapman Communities, which are all active adult communities housing adults aged 55 and older this stressful task is done for you.  Jim Chapman Communities employs a social director who oversees the Travel Club and spends their time planning and organizing fun filled trips for their residents. But it gets better. Those who live in these communities can bring along anyone they want including friends and family.Trips aren’t limited to the surrounding areas either. The Travel Club goes across the nation and even out of the country. This is the perfect chance to enjoy a completely relaxing vacation. (more…)

Jim Chapman Communities is proud to announce that it recently began construction of a new quadraplex at its award winning active adult community, Brookhaven at Johns Creek. This is the first Jim Chapman Community to begin construction since late 2008. The construction will include four new homes, including a completely new floor plan called the Westminster II-Supermaster. A new quadraplex at Brookhaven at Sugarloaf, the 2008-2009 Obie Award Winning Community of the Year is also planned for early Fall.

“We are very excited to start building again, said Jim Chapman. “We have had a lot of success over the past few months and we are seeing an increase in demand, especially in our highly sought after Brookhaven at Johns Creek community.” We are even more excited to announce that we have sales on most these units under construction already.”

Brookhaven at Johns Creek features Jim Chapman Communities’ signature two and three bedroom quad ranch condos as well as two- to four-bedroom single family home floor plans. Bonus rooms with full baths, great rooms with fireplaces and kitchen upgrades are also available. Homes are all-brick and stone construction with inviting front porches, vaulted ceilings and oversized master suites.

Residents enjoy two lighted tennis courts, walking trails, a beautiful heated pool, outdoor fireplace and clubhouse with exercise room and kitchen, as well as activities such as themed parties, holiday get-togethers and planned excursions, coordinated by the communities’ lifestyles director. Brookhaven at Johns Creek is 100 percent fenced for security with a gated entrance with remote openers.

Brookhaven at Johns Creek is located in the highly sought-after North Fulton area between Peachtree Parkway (GA 141) and McGinnis Ferry Road on Technology Circle. From Atlanta take I-85 North to I-285 West and Exit 31B, (GA 141 North-Cumming/Dahlonega). Bear left on GA 141 North to Johns Creek. Turn right on McGinnis Ferry Road, and then right on Technology Circle. Community is approximately one-half mile on left.

Come out to Brookhaven at Johns Creek this Saturday, August 15th, for an exceptional Open House event full of fun activites and great food. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with current homeowners to ask them questions and get their opinion about life at the active adult community. In addition, you can tour the model homes and other exhibits on display, including one from local artist Becky Volpp that will feature homemade gift cards and enclosures. The festivites begin at 3 p.m., and be sure to stick around until 5 p.m. for dinner, which will be provided by JR’s Log House Restaurant. Music and numerous raffles that you aren’t going to want to miss will also be occurring at this time. Those wishing to attend may RSVP by calling Gail Laney at 770-402-1876.

One of the model homes available for touring at the Open House, and everyday for that matter, is the Morningside floorplan (pictured above). This is one of Jim Chapman Communities‘ detached homes and it features three bedrooms and three and one-half baths with one of the bedrooms and full baths on an upper level. The spacious home even includes a detached in-law suite with separate entrance that is perfect for visiting guests. There is also a courtyard lanai that functions as an outdoor great room that can even have an outdoor kitchen and fireplace. Needless to say, this is one active adult home that you will want to see, and what better time to take a tour than the Open House event this Saturday.

Even in these tough economic times, Jim Chapman continues to sell homes. Atlanta’s leading active adult home builder had an enjoyed incredible success in the month of June signing 10 contracts and closing on 5 homes.  Specifically, they signed one contract at The Haven at Slater Mill, two at Brookhaven of East Cobb, one at Brookhaven of Lanker Ridge, two at Brookhaven of Johns Creek and three contracts at The Haven at Lost Mountain.

Not wanting to slow down, July was a great month with 5 more closings.

It seems that active adults still want to buy homes in any one of the Jim Chapman Communities despite the down economy. The dream of living in an a 55 plus community is just too important to let go for some adults. For example, Perry and Anne Oliver recently purchased a winter home at the Brookhaven of East Cobb community. They love the features and amenities offered at the active adult community. In particular they enjoy the community spirit at Brookhaven at East Cobb.

Jim Chapman Communities is happy to build elegant and affordable one level ranch condominiums and detached homes in communities across metro Atlanta. The Atlanta low maintenance builder hopes to continue providing adults with their dream retirement home.

Jim Chapman Communities is pleased to announce an open house event at its Brookhaven at Johns Creek community on Saturday, August 15 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event will include a meet and greet with homeowners, a tour of model homes as well as exhibits including a display by local artist Becky Volpp that will feature home made gift cards and enclosures. Dinner provided by JR’s Log House Restaurant, music and numerous raffles of prizes that you aren’t going to want to miss is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. Those wishing to attend may RSVP by calling Gail Laney at 770-402-1876.
“We are looking forward to a wonderful afternoon and evening at Brookhaven at Johns Creek,” said Jim Chapman. “We have numerous activities planned for the day. If you are interested in learning more about our community, I hope that you will join us for a fun day of activities, food and entertainment.”

Brookhaven at Johns Creek features Jim Chapman Communities’ signature two and three bedroom quad ranch condos as well as two- to four-bedroom single family home floor plans. Bonus rooms with full baths, great rooms with fireplaces and kitchen upgrades are also available. Homes are all-brick and stone construction with inviting front porches, vaulted ceilings and oversized master suites.

Residents enjoy two lighted tennis courts, walking trails, a beautiful heated pool, outdoor fireplace and clubhouse with exercise room and kitchen, as well as activities such as themed parties, holiday get-togethers and planned excursions, coordinated by the communities’ lifestyles director. Brookhaven at Johns Creek is 100 percent fenced for security with a gated entrance with remote openers.

Brookhaven at Johns Creek is located in the highly sought-after North Fulton area between Peachtree Parkway (GA 141) and McGinnis Ferry Road on Technology Circle. From Atlanta take I-85 North to I-285 West and Exit 31B, (GA 141 North-Cumming/Dahlonega). Bear left on GA 141 North to Johns Creek.

Turn right on McGinnis Ferry Road, and then right on Technology Circle. Community is approximately one-half mile on left.