Within the community's 13,000-square-foot clubhouse, Bronson offers a calendar of events and classes such as a walking group, Pilates and yoga. Certified instructors lead the fitness classes. Organized games of bridge, mah-jongg, poker and various board games are equally popular among residents, according to Bronson.

"Our third-Wednesday bunko games are a huge draw," she said. "Men and women enjoy the competition and the camaraderie. Others prefer to schedule their own social calendars and meet up for small-group activities."

Ardiente's clubhouse includes two outdoor swimming pools, card and pool table rooms, fireside reading areas and an aerobics room. The fitness center includes cardio and weight-training equipment, plus a wall of LCD televisions. Men's and women's lockers with steam rooms add to the comforts.

Adjacent to the clubhouse, tennis courts, putting and chipping greens provide additional recreational opportunities. Walking trails with fitness stations link six community parks. A 24-hour roving patrol oversees the grounds.

"A social committee of residents meets monthly to brainstorm ideas for activities and outings," said Bronson, who determines the feasibility of committee recommendations and follows through with scheduling and transportation coordination. "They've organized barbecues, bowling nights and Lake Mead excursions. We're considering monthly ice-cream socials, holiday activities and more."

Eight single-story floor plans are available at Ardiente, measuring 1,235 to 2,813 square feet. The designs offer as many as three bedrooms and three baths.

Selected plans feature a kitchen nook, office, courtyard, studio, gallery or music room. Buyers can choose to have a sunroom instead of a patio and a guest suite in lieu of a studio.

A second-floor option featuring a loft and owner's suite is offered on the Milano plan, a 2,352-square-foot home design that measures 2,813 square feet when the second floor is added.

Every floor plan includes a kitchen pantry and laundry room cabinets. Upgraded baseboards, raised-panel interior doors, levered chrome hardware, ceiling fans in select areas and a barbecue gas stub-out are among the standard features.

The master baths feature matching sinks with cultured marble vanities, a Roman tub and separate shower stall. Homes are prewired for a security alarm and cable in all rooms. Homes come with a soft water loop and low-e windows.

Homes are Energy Star-certified and include Centex Homes' Two-Year Fit and Finish Warranty, which extends the normal one-year coverage to two years at no additional cost.

Prices start in the $250,000s.

Incentives may apply on homes available for immediate move-ins. The builder also offers incentive programs to educators, healthcare providers, firefighters and law enforcement personnel as well as active, reserve, retired and veteran military members.

To visit, take Interstate 15 exit west on Craig Road. Turn right on Losee Road, then right on Ann Road, which turns into Tropical Parkway. Turn right on Walnut Road to the sales office. From Interstate 215, the Las Vegas Beltway, exit south on Losee Road, turn left on Tropical, then right on Walnut. Model homes are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

For more information, call 651-1051 or visit activeadultcentex.com.