E77: Sun City, Arizona: A Low-Cost Retirement Haven

Retired cosmetic dentist Jodie Filogomo shares how she found community, style, and a renewed sense of purpose in Sun City, Arizona—America's original active retirement community.

Guest info:
Jodie Filogomo is a retired cosmetic dentist and founder of the fashion and lifestyle blog Jodie’s Touch of Style. She moved from Denver to Sun City, Arizona in 2019, where she now explores aging with vibrance, creativity, and community.

Topics discussed:

• Why she and her husband chose Sun City for retirement
• Differences between Sun City and other retirement communities
• Year-round living in Arizona’s desert climate
• Cost of living, healthcare access, and community amenities
• Social life, clubs, and activities for retirees
• Blogging, fashion, and finding purpose after retirement
• Misconceptions about aging and retirement communities
• Local travel and favorite Arizona day trips

Top quotes:

• "If you're bored here, it's your own fault."
• "Retirement isn’t about sitting around—it’s about finding new purpose."

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