Neighbor-Only Network Announces Expansion into Summerset, CA

February 2, 2013 – ConnectAround, the first free neighbor-only social network for 55+ adult communities, has announced it is expanding into the Summerset community of Brentwood, CA. The website now provides residents of Brentwood with a private online network where residents and the staff of adult communities can communicate. A major benefit is that no one from outside of the community can register or view the personal information of community members.

Each resident can create their own profile and connect with people in their community, who may have similar interests and hobbies. The site also features a built-in messaging system so members can communicate with one another. In addition, no one outside Summerset or other communities on the site can find neighbors unless they prove to live in the community. Personally identifiable details and any other neighbor created content are also kept off of search engines. The company’s founders believe much of the value of their services comes from the highest respect for personal online safety and privacy.

Other features of ConnectAround include:

• Online Bulletin Board – members can share what they are looking for or discuss common interests within a multi-topic, interactive bulletin board.

• Clubs and Special Interest Groups – exclusive clubs and groups can be located and created to allow for easier coordination/communication between meetings and events

• Activities and Events Calendar – so members can keep track of these.

• Special Alerts – updates on robberies, power outages, emergencies, and scams are posted instantly.

Neighbors in Summerset now also have the benefit of a scam-free network, while having a private location to interact online. The service also customizes pages for individual communities based on their needs, while keeping the interface easy to read and uncluttered.

In addition to benefiting neighbors, the website provides a resource for local clubs and organizations to keep a record of their members. Mass messages, automatic emails, and making information accessible to new residents or potential new club members are also supported by the system.

The “Find Your Community” page of the ConnectAround website enables users to find their active adult neighborhoods easily. Options on the community listings let users find out more, register, or log in. A request for adding communities is also available. ConnectAround encourages new communities to sign up for their free and safe service. Currently, there is about a 4-6 week wait for a new community launch.

For more information about ConnectAround and the new Summerset community network, please visit https://summerset.connectaround.com/Welcome.

About ConnectAround

ConnectAround is a community networking service for active adults in northern California. Its member only network integrates user profiles, bulletin boards, calendars, business listings, and other features to help neighbors and groups interact. Privacy is guaranteed as user information is kept off search engines, while bank-level encryption protects all personal details. The service is funded through local, non-invasive advertising.

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