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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=5577
Come watch Diane Faison perform her one-person drama “The Spirit of Harriet Tubman.” Don’t miss this inspiring performance of the life of abolitionist and Underground Railroad worker Harriet Tubman, as we commemorate Black History Month all month long. This event is FREE and open to the public. https://www.highpointnc.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=5870
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=5578
The High Point Historical Society will be hosting Angela Roberson, pastor of Congregational United Church of Christ (CUCC). Roberson will take visitors on a journey from Main Street to Fairview Street to Gordon Street as CUCC has made significant contributions to the city of High Point. This event is FREE and open to the public. https://www.highpointnc.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=5871
Join the High Point Museum for a fun evening of all sorts of games featuring card and board games along with a scavenger hunt. This FREE event will be fun for children of all ages. Snacks, prizes and more await! https://www.highpointnc.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=5872
Latest Retirement News
Cover Story
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. The building is a former plumbing warehouse, but now it houses the largest working artist collaborative in Greensboro. [...]
Feature Articles
Waiting List – Priority List – Reservation List – Etc.
I still get caught by surprise by a particular community’s process for their Waiting List. I will share what I know or believe I know, but let me be very clear at the beginning of this article that you need to be sure to ask enough questions with a community you are talking to in order to fully understand their “_________ List.” [...]
Housing
Featured Amenity of the Week – The Landing at Westmott – Kitchen
For most people the kitchen is the heart of the home and its focal point. The Landing at Westmott offers beautiful kitchens with modern designs. The spacious island, cabinetry and lots of storage space (with built in pantry) are everything homeowners need to make mealtime easy and enjoyable. [...]
Retirement Communities
Featured Amenity of the Week – Springmoor – Business Center
Life is always good at Springmoor in North Raleigh which has the distinction of being the first Life Plan Community in the Raleigh area. The Business Center is the perfect example of functional and thoughtful design that makes everyday life easier at Springmoor. The work area has everything residents need: [...]
Healthcare
A Checklist for Visiting Aging Parents
If you are heading home to celebrate the holiday season with family, it’s a perfect opportunity to assess how things are going for your aging parents. Before you make the trip, read the following list of things you can do when you’re home [...]
Service Providers
What Does Your Family Want to Hear?
Long term care. Three words that can change a family forever. Long term care is not a place. It is an event that can happen to anyone at anytime and any age. Long term care is assistance provided to loved ones because of their inability to perform activities of daily living [...]
Staying Fit & Healthy
Comfortable Conversations for Important Decisions
From time to time, we notice a loved one doing something that makes us stop and wonder. We worry about their wellbeing. We see signs that there may be problems to solve. Our parent, spouse or dear friend, for example, seems frustrated with their job, but is having trouble thinking about making a change or retiring. [...]
Arts, Leisure & Travel
On the Road Again
Since the beginning of the pandemic in 2020, Americans have looked for new ways to relax and enjoy life. Getting outdoors and camping have shot to the top of the leader board for the over 50 group who got out of the house and on the road. According to the RV Industry Association, more than 600,000 RVs were shipped in 2021, breaking previous records. [...]