Why we LOVE living at Heritage Highlands!

When we moved here in January, 2006, I was not the one who wanted the 50+ community living.  I was not even 50 then!  Even though I work fulltime and am not able to use the facilities and activities as much as I wish, I love living here.  Our fitness club is state of the art.   Our views are some of the best in the county.  I am using the Public Library less and less because of our own becoming more extensive.  

The best thing I love about HH is that everyone wants to be here.  In the morning you see your neighbors walking, conversing with smiles on their faces.  Our community is very unlike normal neighborhoods with our residents living here to knowing and enjoying their neighbors.  We kid that the neighborhood has gone to the dogs because most people may not know the master's name but they sure do know the dog's name. 

I believe that our board is doing a good job taking over from the builder.  We cannot ask for a better activities director than Aileen and the changes in the Grille have made us supporters of it by eating there again.  Our hats off to the chef for his management, professionalism and the presentation of our good meals!  His changes have been noted and we feel that the Grille has never been run better. 

It puts a smile on my face when after work I head home to a place of enjoyment and beauty.  Janet Doyle
 

I can't think of any place we would rather live in retirement, than here at Heritage Highlands.  The people are wonderful, the facilities, golf course and activities are terrific.  I can enjoy life here, professionally as a pianist, and, with my husband, we can enjoy the leisurely, relaxing aspects!  KUDOS to HH!    Caren Evarts
 

My name is Bahia Farahi, a resident of 13687 N. Holly  Grape Drive since November 2009. I love our Heritage  community and I will explain the reasons.  As my  profession, I was the administrator of a college in San  Diego for 19 years and then the administrator of Bosch  School in Santa Cruz, CA for 9 years.  I was looking for a retirement community since 2009.  I found exactly what I was looking for thanks to my sister and brother-in-law who purchased their house in 2005 in Heritage and were very happy. I visited them in April 2009, went back to San Diego, sold my town house and purchased at Heritage Highlands.

I was amazed there was no marketing/advertising about this beautiful community. It has all the features a retired professional person needs: nice, affordable one story houses, clean areas, clubhouse, restaurant, golf course, tennis court, very nice neighbors, free classes, fresh weather, gated and safe area, close to Ritz Carlton and Gallery Restaurants, Walgreens, gas station, grocery stores, etc….As soon as I moved to my new house, I invited several friends from California, Texas and Oregon to come and visit me.  Many of them fell in love with our community.
Thank you!   Bahia Farahi


We bought a home in Heritage Highland in 2006.  We were here on sabbatical for 6 months and spent a lot of time looking for a home.  I visited all of the retirement communities in the Tucson area.  Eventually we picked HH because of the friendly people, beautiful grounds and convenient access to Tucson and surrounding areas. HH proves to be all that we hoped for -- friends from all over the US and Canada, lots of activities and events (dances, shows, arts, crafts, etc), a new wonderful library, a great fitness center, swimming pool and a beautiful golf course.  Even if you are not a golfer you can enjoy the green grass and awesome views.   
Jack and Charlene Schmitz


I moved to Heritage Highlands, a bit concerned that it would be dull and stuffy, given that I’m at the mid or lower point of the age demographics.   Au contrare!!!  This is an active, vibrant community. I am so very glad to be here.   Neighbors are friendly and helpful, and the staff is incredibly professional.  After decades of corporate life, I began following my passion full time several years ago, that of providing energy healing services for people and animals and animal communication.   I’ve met a small number of the residents---and hope to meet more—at events, social happenings, and at the workshops I’ve given in the activities center.   I was looking for a community, a neighborhood—and found it here! 
Judy Ferrig


  “The little community that could!"

We were worried when we moved to HH a couple years ago that with only 1200 homes and 4 courts, we would have to join one of the private clubs to get our fill of competitive tennis.  Well, guess again.   

HH is now the home of the Senior 7.0 Mixed Doubles Champions of greater Tucson and just this month also the Southwest Section of USTA.  The team will compete in Nationals in April.  The Senior Mens 3.0 team won the local greater Tucson league last winter, and we will have a strong entry at 7.0 Mens SuperSeniors this fall.  On the women's side, two teams compete in the local InterClub League and a SuperSenior team is being launched this fall. 

We are having a great time together, and love the socials and the get-togethers with other clubs and the regular men's and women's drop-ins.

Best of all, we love going to tennis, or whatever else in the community, and having our neighbors all wave and smile whether we know each other yet or not.  
Jeff and Dee Kaumeyer


Before we purchased our home in 2004, we talked with golfers, tennis players and people around the clubhouse.  Imagine how excited we were to hear everyone tell us how much they enjoyed the community and their neighbors!  We didn't hear one negative thought and were actually welcomed by many to join in on their fun!  

Our first thought was what a wonderful opportunity this would be to buy into a community that was so active and friendly. 

When we made the decision to buy a home, we eagerly looked forward to wintering at Heritage Highlands and still do to this day.  It's a wonderful community!   It is our sincere wish that everyone who owns a home in Heritage Highlands see what a gift it is to be able to enjoy your life in such a beautiful location, in a fantastic community with wonderful people and gorgeous weather.  What more could any person ask for?! 
Linda and Warren Schneider

Initially, it was the house that we fell in love with. Having been HH residents now for 6 years, we have found so much more to love. After the $3 million dollar plus renovation, the clubhouse is a spotless showplace. The fitness center is top of the line, with nearly every imaginable piece of equipment. On a treadmill or elliptical trainer, your view is over the beautiful swimming pool and spa, and at night or early morning, the lights of the city below. The golf course is beautifully maintained, with splendid views from all holes. The convenience of hopping in your golf cart or car and in minutes arriving at the clubhouse or the lounge and grill for a meal or beverage -- without leaving "home" -- is a wonderful amenity. The community is solid financially, with reserves set aside for future improvements as needed. 
Bill and Barbara Coatsworth
 

We moved to Heritage Highlands for the golf and outdoor activities.  As year round residents, we have been very impressed with the top notch pro shop, staff, and well maintained golf course.  We enjoy the men’s, ladies, and couples golf leagues and events.  The course is challenging, but very fair. 

We love the amenities - fitness center, swimming pool, social events, and restaurant.  Plenty of hiking is available both inside and outside our gated community.   And the views - awesome!   We’ve been impressed with all Tucson has to offer - concerts, the arts (including off Broadway shows), great restaurants, and all that the UA adds to the dynamics of the city.  The weather is unbeatable - the summers are especially nice.  In our opinion, Heritage Highlands is the premier southern Arizona community. Pat and Gary Buntin


We don’t just like Heritage Highlands, we love living in Heritage Highlands! We like the people who surround us-the neighbors, the administrators and the staff. 

We are snow birds and have experienced the community for 8 years and feel secure and confident our best interests are being met.    
Del and Carol Sandberg

John and I have lived at Heritage Highlands for nine years and are originally from Seal Beach, California.  We first visited Heritage at the behest of our son, who relocated to Tucson, and played in a golf tournament here, and knew, from the minute he saw it that this was a "place you and Dad are going to love"!

We came to Tucson to visit, and Heritage was the first adult community we looked at. We felt such a sense of "home" from the get-go and spent the next five years looking at every adult community in southern Arizona.  Heritage was the first place we looked and the others always came in "second place".

It is the most beautiful community, in the very best area, has wonder facilities, and best of all.......we have made so many wonderful friends and have the BEST neighbors EVER!

Ask any visitors here, and they will tell you, as our visitors have.........."you two live in a resort"; we hear that all the time!   I truly feel like "Goldilocks"....." Heritage Highlands is just right" !!!!  
Bobbi and John Wiggins