About the Cover Story & Articles in this issue - Whether you're looking for a weekend getaway or just a quick day trip, the High Country has much to over the active 55+ set from snow skiing and snowboarding in the winter to mountain biking and awesome hikes in the other seasons of the year. [...]
About the Cover Story & Articles in this issue - Nothing says "fall" like a visit to the NC mountains and when headed for the mountains there really is nothing with the history and the creative comforts of the famed Grove Park Inn. [...]
About the Cover Story & Articles in this issue - Retirement Resource Guide wanted to know just exactly where the best ice cream in central North Carolina is served. To find out, we sought out an expert in the field - our very own photographer Andrea Lewis. [...]
About the Cover Story & Articles in this issue - The outdoor drama is alive and well in North Carolina and provides retirees a great excuse to get out of town and have a mini ... not so mini ... vacation that has that special blend of an experience that includes the great outdoors, a warm evening, a history lesson told in a way that engages all age groups and simply great entertainment.[...]
DPAC and the Tanger Center are the Crown Jewels of the Performing Arts in North Carolina. When deciding where to retire, having access to these two spectacular venues that provide an elevated level of the arts and culture scene is yet another great reason to decide to call North Carolina home. [...]
From the Publisher ... We are fortunate to live in an area where opportunities abound for retired persons to engage in meaningful pursuits. Not only do the opportunities abound, but our unique geography and climate provide an environment which invigorates and inspires. Our cover story addresses one of the main concerns pre-retirees have when it comes to considering when to retire. [...]
From the Publisher ... Today‘s “Life Plan” communities offer resort-style living at its very finest coupled with the ultimate in peace-of-mind-no-matter-what-happens security. This industry continues to evolve as it meets the demands of the current generation of retirees for uxurious living. This spills over into every aspect of today’s lifestyle. [...]
From the Publisher ... This issue, we look at cutting edge designs in new homes designed for the Active Adult, which includes the pre-retiree and early retiree, to the couple that want a home that allows them to age-in-place well into their retirement years. If you haven’t taken advantage of an open house or community tour in recent years, you may find yourself absolutely amazed at what the market offers today for the 55+ crowd. [...]
From the Publisher ... You are likely a "Foodie" whether you realize it or not. In our retirement years, we almost certainly appreciate good food now more than ever before. Retirement communities know this, and as a result, continue to raise the bar ever higher each year as each seek not so much to best each other as to reach culinary "nirvana" for their residents. This issue’s cover story explores the culinary scene at some of the top retirement communities in central North Carolina. [...]
From the Publisher ... Is there any wonder our well-kept secret is getting out? There simply is no other place in this country that is a more attractive retirement destination than our central North Carolina region. We have four distinct seasons. We have an acceptable cost of living with relatively low tax rates. Our builders offer brand new homes that are affordable and offer a lifestyle that is designed specifically for the 55+ crowd. [...]
