With the Recession either certainly in our rearview mirror or seemingly in our rearview mirror, many communities and developers in the retirement industry are busily working on new projects, expansions, refurbishments, remodeling, and the like. Combining current strong demand with the fact that the past few years have not seen [...]
A new report predicting natural disasters, largely brought on by extreme weather, threatens North Carolina’s $20 billion tourism industry. The report, States at Risk: America’s Preparedness Report Card, gives the state a “B+” when it comes to climate threats. While performing better than most neighboring states, according to Dr. Gregory Characklis, professor of environmental sciences and engineering at UNC-Chapel Hill, [...]
Charlie Routh has made a lot of difference in the lives of a lot of people so it’s no surprise that the Greensboro native received the 2015 Older Adult of Distinction award from Leading Age, a national organization representing 6000 nonprofit organizations in the United States. He was also awarded the 2015 Outstanding Community Volunteer Award from Leading Age North [...]
Dr. Althea Taylor-Jones of Kernersville has been elected Official Spokesperson for the North Carolina Senior Tar Heel legislature after serving nine years as both an alternate and a delegate for Forsyth County. She is the first African-American elected to that office in the organization’s 22-year history.
Mary Bethel, who retired as Advocacy Director of AARP North Carolina in April, continues to advocate for seniors as President of the North Carolina Coalition on Aging, The Coalition is a statewide organization committed to improving the quality of life for older adults through legislative, policy or community action. (www.nccoalitiononaging.org)
Jim Weikel was celebrated as the 2015 Lifetime of Service Award winner by the Volunteer Center of Greensboro in recognition of his work in five categories of volunteer service on behalf of older adults and his dedication to the Older Adults Ministry of West Market Street United Methodist Church over the past 30 years.
Regional Recognition – The Piedmont Triad Regional Council Board of Delegates recently recognized two officials who exemplify the council’s spirit, mission and dedication to public service in the Triad. Molly Leight, a member of the Winston-Salem City Council, received the 2015 Grady Hunter Regional Leadership Award for actively addressing economic development in the Piedmont Triad region. Matt Reece, PTRC’s Assistant [...]
The Piedmont Triad Regional Council is establishing a focus group, Senior Health Awareness Resources and Enrichment (SHARE), to create community programs for health and wellness for mind, body and spirit. Sheila Hutchinson explains, “This focus group is tasked with creating community circles within each Triad county to educate and stimulate physical, mental, and social engagement.” The first meeting will be [...]
The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem celebrated its 30th anniversary at a Volunteer Luncheon at Ardmore Baptist Church when the following were recognized (L-R) for exceptional service: Bob and Jeanne Metivier of the Faith In Action Care Program; Sue Baker, RN, FCN of the Congregational Nurse and Health Ministry Program and Trinity Presbyterian Church; Albert Reeves of the Vital Living [...]
By Lazarus Barnhill Lazarus Barnhill, Piedmont Triad author, finds being a Uber driver fits in well with his writing schedule. His latest novel, The Boston, the story of a world-class runner’s struggles to compete in the world’s most prestigious marathon, will be released in the fall. Uber, only five-years-old, has been in the Triad and Triangle for the past year [...]
