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Come watch our costumed blacksmith in action as he crafts various iron pieces. All ages welcome. FREE. Drop-in. https://www.highpointnc.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=6674
Come watch our costumed blacksmith in action as he crafts various iron pieces. All ages welcome. FREE. Drop-in. https://www.highpointnc.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=6675
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Latest Retirement News
Cover Story
Building Community with Extraordinary Culinary Experiences
Imagine a restaurant where the same customers return every day and bring selective and sophisticated palates. It is a scenario that could strike fear in the most accomplished chefs and describes a lifestyle that residents in Triangle and Triad retirement communities have come to expect. The elevated culinary scene [...]
Feature Articles
Continuing Care Retirement Communities’ Payment Options
In today’s article I address a common question about retirement communities. Specifically Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC) which some call Life Plan communities. The question varies but is around which financial plan is best for me or us. CCRC’s are generally available as either: [...]
Housing
Featured Amenity of the Week – Grace Lee Meadows – Lexington Barbecue
Lexington Barbecue is not just a local icon. This renowned restaurant draws barbecue aficionados from far and wide ... those seeking true barbecue of course ... Lexington-style barbecue. Lexington Barbecue is certain to be a favorite dining spot for residents of the D.R. Horton community of Grace Lee Meadows. [...]
Retirement Communities
Featured Amenity of the Week – Magnolia Glen – Brookhaven Nature Park
Brookhaven Nature Park backs up onto Magnolia Glen's beautiful 12 acre campus in the heart of North Raleigh. Established in 1973, Brookhaven Nature Park is a natural park spanning over 26 acres. The park has miles of natural walking trails through the forest and is restorative in every sense. [...]
Healthcare
How to Enjoy Winter – Shake off the Winter Blues
The holiday season is over ... It is a relief for many to have life to return to normal. It is also a time of reflection about what’s next in the New Year and how to cope with the winter blues when the skies are dreary and the days are short. The good news is that life can have happy moments even when the mercury dips. Embrace the Winter Season / Spend Time with Family and Friends / Stay Active / Prioritize Health and Wellness / Relax and Recharge / Make Plans [...]
Service Providers
It’s Coffee Time
A properly designed long term care plan may seem small in the grandeur of financial planning, but its’ absence is very real at the time of an event. An unexpected turn of health can cause consequences that one may never financially recover from. Simply put, as you age, your body may require a variety of care options that come at a cost from an accident or a progressive debilitating illness. As you enjoy life today, the thought of an extended care event is not on most radars but you still need to plan if and/or when that event could occur. [...]
Staying Fit & Healthy
Prioritize Self-Care with SPAN
Life's demands can sometimes feel like an uncomfortable, turbulent flight, and finding a moment for self-care can be quite challenging. A simple guide can help you navigate these waters – the SPAN (Sleep, Physical, Activity, Nutrition) method. Prioritizing self-care is crucial in life's challenges. The SPAN method is a simple guide to ensure that you are fit to care for yourself and others. [...]
Arts, Leisure & Travel
Lifelong Learning – Go Back to School at Any Age
Central North Carolina offers easy access to nationally and internationally ranked universities and colleges. These institutions are not just for college-aged kids, but offer continuing educational opportunities for older students who have retired from full-time work, but want to remain engaged in today’s world with access to continued learning whether it is online, attending lectures, or in a classroom setting. [...]