Living in an active 55+ community offers a vibrant, social, and fulfilling lifestyle for retirees. These communities are designed with amenities and activities tailored to enhance the quality of life for older adults. Residents enjoy access to fitness centers, swimming pools, golf courses, and walking trails, promoting physical health and well-being. Social interaction is fostered through clubhouses, organized events, hobby groups, and social clubs, allowing residents to forge new friendships and maintain an active social life. Many communities also offer educational classes, arts and crafts, and volunteer opportunities, encouraging lifelong learning and personal growth. The low-maintenance living, with services such as landscaping and home repairs included, provides residents with more free time to pursue their interests. Safety and security are often emphasized, creating a worry-free environment. Overall, active 55+ communities provide a supportive and engaging atmosphere, enabling retirees to enjoy their golden years to the fullest.

Western Montana is usually considered to be administered by the Missoulian, and the city of Missoula; Billings western counter-part.

Western Montana encompasses approximately the western third of the state roughly on a dividing line running north from Yellowstone National Park through Helena and Browning to the Canadian border. It includes the mountainous parts of Montana, including the Continental divide and the eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains. It also includes Glacier National Park, the Bob Marshall Wilderness Area, Flathead Lake, Anaconda, Butte, Missoula, Kalispell, Hamilton, and Whitefish.