Alegria

Alegria is a private, gated retirement neighborhood for active adults found at 901 Cottonwood Circle in Bernalillo, New Mexico, where the homes are all single-story and come with two bedrooms, two-car garages, and sometimes even dens or inviting front porches or patios that overlook peaceful parks and lots of walking and biking trails, so people who live there find it easy to get around or stay active. The community's called Alegria and the heart of it is the big Alegria Community Center, which has meeting rooms, a modern fitness center, multi-purpose rooms, a quiet library, and both indoor and outdoor swimming pools, along with grills and a whirlpool spa and outdoor patios for gatherings, so residents end up with plenty of places to meet, swim, play bocce, sit by the fire pit, or just relax. Meals are cooked by professional chefs and served in a restaurant-style dining room, or you can find all-day options and food for people with allergies, and there's also meal prep help if that's needed, which is good for those who get tired or just don't feel much like cooking. Folks who live at Alegria get support with daily chores like bathing, dressing, medication, cleaning, laundry, and move-in help, and care services are available if someone needs assisted living, independent living, or memory care, plus there's respite care for families who could use a short break now and then. The place stays busy with a full-time Lifestyle Director who organizes dozens of clubs, classes, fitness programs, hobby groups, movie nights, trips, garden talks, dance lessons, hikes, yoga, cards, and more, and people who enjoy music, theater, or crafts will find special interest groups and even trips out to museums, galleries, Popejoy Hall Broadway shows, and local festivals rich in Hispanic culture or Indian art. Homes come with things like private bathrooms, kitchenettes, cable TV, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and some can be furnished if needed, so things feel comfortable and easy. There's always security at the gate and the staff keeps an eye on things with a 24-hour call system, plus street lights and snow removal if a storm brings more than four inches. The Alegria community has about ten acres set aside for everyone, and the HOA fee covers things like club utilities, landscaping, lighting, street maintenance, and taxes for those shared spaces, so you don't have to worry about much of the upkeep. Medical care is close by with a hospital just a few minutes away, and there's a clinic, shopping, banking, and some gyms right in the business district close to Alegria, so most things people might need are nearby. Residents also like to get together for travel excursions, social events, and group dinners, and the neighborhood follows clear rules for homes and design, run by an on-site manager and management company with help from a website for forms and info. For folks who want more, Bernalillo's got pickleball, golf scrambles, bike clubs, and access to winter skiing in three mountain ranges, and Albuquerque with all its trails and cultural sites is just down the road. Alegria is a calm place meant for comfort, community, and an active, social life.