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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=6653
Light up your dark days of winter with a candle made in our historical park. Our costumed interpreters will show you how. All ages welcome. Free. Drop-in. Limit 2 per person. https://www.highpointnc.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=6811
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=6654
Join our early North Carolina Scots families as they prepare to celebrate and enjoy festive Scottish traditions for New Year’s Eve (Hogmanay) and the Yule season. Enjoy seeing traditional Hogmanay dishes made over an open fire, dancing, music, poetry, and more. Get ready for the end of year festivities by coming in costume! Free to the public. https://www.highpointnc.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=6813
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=6655
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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. [...]
Feature Articles
You Don’t Have To Do It Alone
Moving can be stressful, but there are a number of resources available so that it doesn’t have to be. Those who have a team of professionals working together to get someone from a home to most likely a much smaller apartment in a senior living community are the residents who are set up for success. The professionals below can make selling your home, packing and moving to a senior living community a much less tedious task. [...]
Housing
Featured Amenity of the Week – The Retreat at Fuquay-Varina – Resort-Style Clubhouse
The Retreat at Fuquay-Varina is truly a community worthy of conversation. The level of amenities found here are easily comparable to a vacation resort. Residents are welcome to enjoy several public areas, which include the spacious clubhouse, fitness room, game room, a zero entry pool with a large sundeck, pool cabana, outdoor fireplace, and more. [...]
Retirement Communities
Featured Amenity of the Week – Cambridge Village of Apex – Educational Fitness Seminar
The Optimal Living® Program at Cambridge Village of Apex is a health and wellness strategy that is personalized for each individual resident and their unique needs. Patrick Schrader, the Wellness Director at Cambridge Village of Apex, shares about an Educational Fitness Seminar led by industry professionals. [...]
Healthcare
Autumn Health and Safety Checklist for Seniors
Now is the perfect time for older adults who are aging in place to focus on their safety, health, and wellness. The following autumn health and safety checklist for seniors could help you prepare yourself and your aging loved one for the changing season. Conduct a home safety check. There are many things you can do to make your home safer for aging in place. Some are simple things, and some may include slight home modifications. [...]
Service Providers
Coaching for a New Stage
A NEW STAGE OF OPPORTUNITY AND STRENGTH. Creating a fulfilling future can seem difficult. We run into obstacles. We are unsure about how to move ahead. We need guidance and support to create a "new stage of opportunity and strength" that may involve relocating, deciding to retire, finding new creative outlets, volunteering, and planning adventures. This is where a life coach for seniors comes in. [...]
Staying Fit & Healthy
How Exercise Benefits Mental Health
Exercise has been shown to have many health benefits, both physical and mental. However, when people think about health, they often only consider the physical aspect. As a result, our goals for exercising are often focused on improving our physical health. But ask anyone who has been exercising regularly and they will tell you how physical wellness isn’t the only benefit of exercising. [...]
Arts, Leisure & Travel
Living the Good Life
For many people, priorities shifted in 2020 – as a result, lifestyle choices like where to live was a major consideration. For those close to retirement, it opened new doors and beckoned those with wanderlust to live anywhere. For this adventure-seeking crowd, it means taking retirement to a new level with a second "home sweet home" at the mountains and the coast. [...]