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Retirement Communities
Twin Lakes Community has some exciting news - they are constructing twenty-eight new homes in the last – and again sellout – phase of their garden home development on their 220-acre campus. With the addition of these homes, Twin Lakes includes 434 residences in independent living, in addition to assisted-living, skilled nursing and memory care residences, making it one of the largest CCRCs (Continuing Care Retirement Community) in the state. More information here: www.retirementresourceguide.com/2020/01/16/twin-lakes-continues-exciting-growth/
The Courtyards at Ashley Woods is an active adult, low-maintenance community in Gibsonville, North Carolina. Learn more here: www.retirementresourceguide.com/courtyards-at-ashley-woods/
Beech Mountain Ski Resort has made major upgrades to their snowmaking system, just in time for skii season in NC! Read more about it here: www.retirementresourceguide.com/2019/12/12/high-country-geared-for-winter-2020/
Events
The Triad Retirement Living Association invites you to join us for our next Living Smarter Series. This session will focus on understanding the care, costs and payment options of Long Term Care. Long Term Care includes Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing. This is provided in partnership with AARP of the Triad. Breakfast is provided at no cost to attendees.
Paths to a Healthy Life with Age Coach Cheryl Greenberg
3-part series at the McNairy Branch of the GSO Library:
January 14 1:00pm: Body and Brain Activities
Discover physical activities that will help keep your body and brain rolling.
January 21 1:00pm: Connect and Socialize
We will learn about the benefits of socializing and ways to stay engaged with others in your community.
February 4 1:00pm: Approaches to Caregiving
Age Coach Cheryl Greenberg will teach us about caring our ourselves and others.
JOIN US FOR OUR FREE ELDER CARE AND ASSET PROTECTION SEMINARS
Protect Your Family
One of the biggest fears that many people have today is the fear of having their life savings wiped out if they need long-term care. What a shame to see someone’s life savings of 30, 40, or 50 years wiped out in a matter of months. Whether you or a family member is in a crisis or not, it is important that you understand what you can do to protect your hard-earned assets!
FREE informational workshops will be hosted by Elder Law Attorney, Dennis J. Toman, for families in and around the Greensboro metropolitan area.
This will be in a relaxed setting in our Learning Center, and will last about 1-1/2 hours. Light refreshments are served.
Attendance at these meetings is FREE but seating is limited. Please use this site to reserve your spot and we’ll look forward to seeing you soon!
ElderlawFirm.com • 403 W Fisher Ave, Greensboro, NC 27401 • 336-396-8737
JOIN US FOR OUR FREE ELDER CARE AND ASSET PROTECTION SEMINARS
Protect Your Family
One of the biggest fears that many people have today is the fear of having their life savings wiped out if they need long-term care. What a shame to see someone’s life savings of 30, 40, or 50 years wiped out in a matter of months. Whether you or a family member is in a crisis or not, it is important that you understand what you can do to protect your hard-earned assets!
FREE informational workshops will be hosted by Elder Law Attorney, Dennis J. Toman, for families in and around the Greensboro metropolitan area.
This will be in a relaxed setting in our Learning Center, and will last about 1-1/2 hours. Light refreshments are served.
Attendance at these meetings is FREE but seating is limited. Please use this site to reserve your spot and we’ll look forward to seeing you soon!
ElderlawFirm.com • 403 W Fisher Ave, Greensboro, NC 27401 • 336-396-8737
JOIN US FOR OUR FREE ELDER CARE AND ASSET PROTECTION SEMINARS
Protect Your Family
One of the biggest fears that many people have today is the fear of having their life savings wiped out if they need long-term care. What a shame to see someone’s life savings of 30, 40, or 50 years wiped out in a matter of months. Whether you or a family member is in a crisis or not, it is important that you understand what you can do to protect your hard-earned assets!
FREE informational workshops will be hosted by Elder Law Attorney, Dennis J. Toman, for families in and around the Greensboro metropolitan area.
This will be in a relaxed setting in our Learning Center, and will last about 1-1/2 hours. Light refreshments are served.
Attendance at these meetings is FREE but seating is limited. Please use this site to reserve your spot and we’ll look forward to seeing you soon!
ElderlawFirm.com • 403 W Fisher Ave, Greensboro, NC 27401 • 336-396-8737
Paths to a Healthy Life with Age Coach Cheryl Greenberg
3-part series at the McNairy Branch of the GSO Library:
January 14 1:00pm: Body and Brain Activities
Discover physical activities that will help keep your body and brain rolling.
January 21 1:00pm: Connect and Socialize
We will learn about the benefits of socializing and ways to stay engaged with others in your community.
February 4 1:00pm: Approaches to Caregiving
Age Coach Cheryl Greenberg will teach us about caring our ourselves and others.
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Retirement Communities
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Healthcare
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Arts, Leisure & Travel
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For the 2019/20 ski season, Beech Mountain has placed into service major upgrades to their snowmaking system. “Snowmaking is the backbone of our business and we’re always focused on ways to increase output,” said resort general manager Ryan Costin. Additionally, for night skiers and snowboarders, they have added 17 [...]