The benefits of living in a small community with amenities like a day spa, fitness center, swimming pool and activity center are attractive to many retirees. Living in a small town provides easy access to the great outdoors for retirees who enjoy hiking, mountain biking, and kayaking. “We have a lovely little lake, the Rose Creek Lake, where we enjoy boating, fishing and water skiing,” says Mike, a retiree who lives in Twin Falls. “It’s a wonderful place for quiet reflection.” “The people here are very helpful and always have a good attitude about living life to the fullest,” says retired woman Betty, another retiree. “I really enjoyed my time living in Twin Falls.” Transitional housing is another area of great interest for retirees looking to move into a new environment that provides more services than traditional small homes could offer. Transitional housing encompasses apartments, condos and mobile homes. Twin Falls offers housing options for single adults, couples, families and military personnel who have been assigned to the US Army post here. “We do have a few single men living here, but mostly we have families who come here for a few weeks or months,” says Capt. Steve Berry of the Twin Falls City Police Department. “The police department handles all calls for the city, and they are very helpful and understanding of the transition programs and what the needs are.” The City of Twin Falls has a website that provides useful information on the city’s transition initiatives and other services. “The City of Twin Falls has an excellent website that will help you learn about our history as a city and about the various programs we offer,” says Dr. Robert J. Morrison, the city’s acting medical physician. “You can also find out more about transition housing in Idaho and about the many agencies and nonprofits that can help you find a suitable apartment or house.” “There is a transition team in place,” he continued. “The goal is to make it as easy as possible for you to transition to your new home.”