Join Monica and Lauren as they explore how to create meaningful, inclusive events for residents of all ages — from toddlers to retirees. In this episode, they share insights on understanding your community’s demographics, engaging teens to foster a sense of ownership, and discovering why many 55+ residents love participating in events designed for children.

Whether you’re part of a lifestyle team or simply looking for fresh programming ideas, this conversation will spark new ways to strengthen engagement, improve events, and inspire more volunteers in your community.

Join Lauren and Monica as they sit down with Brooke Cagan, Events and Activities Director for Heritage Bay Golf and Country Club discuss how she curates food and beverage events for her membership.

Join Monica and Lauren as they catch up with each other, discuss past episodes, volunteers, and so much more!

Join Lauren and Monica as they sit down with Bill Overton, PCAM — veteran community manager, industry leader, and contributing author to CAI’s Managing Mental Health. In one of the most personal conversations yet, Bill opens up about his own mental health journey, sharing honest reflections on resilience, burnout, and the importance of normalizing wellness in leadership. Together, they explore what it means to lead with empathy and create healthier, more sustainable workplaces across the community management industry.

Beyond the Event: Building Clubs That Connect explores how clubs become the heartbeat of thriving communities. Join us as we sit down with Lifestyle Directors Bethany Nelson and Jennifer Flores, to uncover strategies, success stories, and creative approaches to building clubs that foster connection, purpose, and lasting engagement beyond one-time events.

Join Monica and Lauren as they discuss how to create an atmosphere that allows residents to meet before they close and gives them the chance to move in next door to a new friend.

Lauren and Monica sit down with the developer of Rancho Sahuarita, Jeremy Sharpe, and Lifestyle Director, Jasmine Creason. Join them as they discuss the development and activation of a community 25 years in the making, with more still to come.

Monica and Lauren dive into one of the biggest challenges we all face - managing our time. From residents, volunteers, events, and daily responsibilities, they discuss some tips and strategies to reclaim your time.

In this episode, we sit down with April Lamon to uncover how the Alosant App is transforming community operations—eliminating tedious tasks and giving on-site teams more time to focus on what truly matters: meaningful resident experiences.

55 and Better Communities and Fall Events