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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=5584
Museum and Historical Park will be closed for Easter break. https://www.highpointnc.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=6094
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=6064
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=6065
Join our historical park interpreters as they freshen up the mattresses, scrub the floors and tidy the Hoggatt House in preparation for the summer months! FREE. All ages welcome. Drop in. https://www.highpointnc.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=6095
Latest Retirement News
Cover Story
NC Wineries Offer Mini Getaways
North Carolina wineries and vineyards promise a day of fun and relaxation, and for some a vacation. Nearby attractions and outdoor assets make wineries the perfect overnight or weekend trip, with many wineries offering onsite accommodations. Some have restaurants and some are adult only. Read about getaways to Overmountain Vineyards, Burntshirt Vineyards, and Elkin Creek Vineyard. [...]
Feature Articles
Inflation & Staffing – Trying Not to Panic
I hope not to overwhelm the reader of this article with statistics and examples, because the impact of cost increases in both inflation and staffing vary by location, type of community, and management decisions. Over my 37 years of involvement in the retirement community industry, I thought I had learned not to let a few events or factors cause panic. But the reality of inflation’s impact to tangible purchases [...]
Housing
Featured Amenity of the Week – The Retreat at Sixty-Eight – Clubhouse
The Retreat at Sixty-Eight should be referred to as a resort, not just a community. The fabulous amenities include the clubhouse. The clubhouse features gathering areas for residents to enjoy each other’s company or to entertain their visiting friends and family. The kitchen opens into the great room. [...]
Retirement Communities
Featured Amenity of the Week – Springmoor – Garden
Springmoor was the first Life Care Plan Community in the Raleigh area and offers a wide variety of amenities to its residents. With spring well on its way, it’s time to start thinking about gardening. Springmoor prepares garden space for residents who enjoy this pastime to fill with plants of their choosing. [...]
Healthcare
Avoiding Falls: Tips for a Safe Home Environment
According to the National Council on Aging, one in four older Americans experiences a fall annually, and falls are the leading cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries for older adults. Therefore, fall prevention is extremely important. The most common fall risks for the elderly [...]
Service Providers
“Hope” – What does it mean to You?
"Hope" is a comforting word that often gives us peace and calmness. It sometimes stirs emotions about our future. However, this word "Hope" may be misunderstood when it comes to retirement planning – particularly when addressing a potential extended personal care event. We call it "Long Term Care". [...]
Staying Fit & Healthy
Connecting on Crisp Winter Days
It is winter and you find yourself back to wondering how to stay in touch with each other in comfortable and safe ways. What is the 2023 answer to an enjoyable, sociable, active and safe winter? There are still many virtual and face-to-face activities that fill the bill. [...]
Arts, Leisure & Travel
Discover the Artist Within in Retirement
On a crisp, fall morning in October, art lovers, including myself, drifted throughout Greensboro to see artists in various locations as part of the 24th annual Artstock Studio tour. I took my time at The 205 Collaborative, where visitors could see the collection of works by local artists that call the space home. [...]