PerformerJessica Vosk to launch Broadway concert, education collaboration between Well•Spring and UNCG on Nov. 23. Singer and actress Jessica Vosk has starred in the lead role in “Wicked” on Broadway and appeared on the stages of London’s Royal Albert Hall and Carnegie Hall. Now she’s coming to The Well•Spring Theatre in Greensboro. [...]
Well•Spring, a Life Plan Community, and the North Carolina Chamber Orchestra announced that Well•Spring’s new theatre will serve as the orchestra’s official home. This new partnership will kick off with the orchestra’s Jan. 18 performance of the Music of Mozart, Mendelssohn, Von Weber, and Beethoven. Tickets are expected to go on sale in November at www.NCChamberOrchestra.org. “We are so [...]
Baptist Retirement Homes is excited to announce the arrival of Reed VanderSlik as the new President and CEO. Reed takes over for the retiring Bill Stillerman who successfully lead the organization for almost 35 years. Reed comes to Baptist Retirement Homes with over three decades of executive business experience, including [...]
“Well•Spring Solutions has lived up to their name and truly been a refreshing source of resources and encouragement, basically giving hope in what can feel like a losing battle.” – Caregiver -Sherrice Alston Sherrice was the keynote speaker at the annual Be the Solution! Breakfast on September 10. She shared about the journey her mother and her family have been [...]
Michael Olender AARP voter engagement and community outreach expert Michael Olender has been named Director of AARP North Carolina. Olender will lead the North Carolina staff and team of nearly 500 volunteers who are working to improve the health, finances and well-being of nearly 1.1 million members in the state. Olender takes on this new role after managing the [...]
This issue I asked an associate, Chris Burns, to address the future of smart phone use among older Americans. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did. At a recent Rotary club meeting, I was shocked and fascinated to hear for the first time about IBM’s Knowledge Curve. [...]
View the Digital Magazine In This Issue... It’s that time of year to enjoy the beautiful Fall weather and there are so many ways to experience it. What comes to mind is a relaxing ride on a country back road while taking in the breathtaking foliage. Most of us would think of taking this ride in our car, however [...]
While a large majority of Americans suspect that most of the automated telephone messages—or “robocalls”—that they receive are attempts at scams, few are taking actions to protect themselves, according to results of a new survey from the AARP Fraud Watch Network. An estimated 48 billion robocalls came into the United States last year. Nearly half of U.S. adults surveyed by [...]
A topping off ceremony for Greystar’s Overture Centennial in Raleigh, N.C. was held on March 29, 2019, to mark the placement of the last beam on the new structure. Construction over the coming months will focus on the exterior, apartment interiors, and amenity spaces. “Overture Centennial is being designed to create a sense of community and support a happy, [...]
Is NOW the Time to Make a Move? How the real estate market impacts seniors considering a move This month I have decided to take on a mountain of a topic again (I get asked about this often) involving the decision many seniors may have to make at some point [...]
