with PURPOSE

Come explore a thriving retirement community nestled in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. We have a place for you that you can call home.

• 1 or 2 bedroom apartments starting at $55,000 (Some rentals also available)

• Up to 2,300 sq. ft villas from $135,000

• 103-bed AdventHealth across the street

• Our own fitness & aquatic center

• 90% Return of Capital program

150 Tulip Trail • Hendersonville, NC 28792

800-249-2882 • 828-209-6930

Fletcher ParkInn .org offers assisted living services. Intermediate and skilled nursing care for rehabilitation or long-term care are available at the adjacent Life Care Center of Hendersonville. As a top retirement destination, Henderson County offers not only exceptional living choices but also a great range of services and activities to enhance retirement.

828-692-4203

COAHC.org

For more than 50 years, the Council on Aging for Henderson County has been providing and coordinating services that engage, connect and support local adults as they age. COAHC strives to ensure that no one ages alone through programs that include Meals on Wheels (delivery of meals to homebound seniors), congregate dining and activities, liquid nutrition, caregiver services, senior companions and community resource coordination. The Council on Aging also offers seasonal services including a heat-relief assistance program and shelf-stable meals for inclement weather.

United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall 137 Old Turnpike Road, Mills River 828-808-5581 MillsRiverUMC.org

Mills River Life Enrichment Center is a non-denominational outreach ministry of the Mills River United Methodist Church offering a unique place for fellowship and enjoyment for senior adults who are aging at home. MRLEC meets every Thursday at 10AM in the Fellowship Hall of the Mills River United Methodist

Church at 137 Old Turnpike Road in Mills River. Weekly programs consist of chair exercises, blood pressure checks, magazine, book and jigsaw puzzle swap, a devotion and fellowship with others, along with a program to educate and entertain. Lunch is served after each program, and lunch reservations are required.

55 N Hillside Road, Hendersonville 828-697-7070

MountainCareServices.org

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Meals on Wheels (MOW) utilizes volunteer drivers to deliver lunchtime meals (M-F) for homebound seniors (60+) throughout Henderson County.

This nutritious meal and check-in is vital to the well-being, independence, and socialization of older adults aging in place in our community.

The MOW program is available at no cost to qualifying Henderson County residents.

Our support staff can assist you in accessing available resources and support throughout the community. If you qualify for respite funding, you may be able to receive assistance with costs to cover care.

The Thrift Stores need your good quality clothing and household items. It’s a great place to buy at a big savings! Please visit us at our Hendersonville and Etowah locations.

HENDERSONVILLE

802 Spartanburg Hwy.

Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-693-7756

HOURS: Mon-Fri: 10am-4:30pm Sat: 10am - 3pm

ETOWAH

97 Etowah Center Dr.

Etowah, NC 28729

828-891-4442

HOURS: Tues-Fri: 10am-5pm Sat: 10am - 3pm

@hcountycoa staying home alone or entering a nursing home. Adult Day Health/Day Care provides much-needed time for caregivers to work or manage other responsibilities during the day. It also provides peace of mind that loved ones are surrounded by friends and a team of professionals who monitor conditions, safely administer medications, provide nutritious meals and offer meaningful activities that stimulate mind, body and spirit. Offering a high-quality, affordable program for adults, this center is open from 8AM to 5:30PM, Monday through Friday.

BLUE RIDGE CENTER FOR LIFELONG LEARNING

180 West Campus Drive, Flat Rock

828-694-1740

BRCLL.com

Located on Blue Ridge Community College’s Flat Rock campus, Blue Ridge Center for Lifelong Learning offers courses on a wide variety of topics including history and current affairs (Appalachian, U.S., and international), music, art, technology, literature and more. Classes are held Monday-Thursdays between either 10AM to Noon or 1PM to 3PM and typically span one or two weeks. Some classes are offered simultaneously via Zoom. A one-time lifetime membership fee entitles members to receive a newsletter of classes emailed monthly. Non-members can find our latest newsletter with our schedule of classes on their website.

LIFE@WESTERN CAROLINA

28 Schenck Parkway, Suite 102, Asheville 828-227-7397

Life.WCU.edu

A program of Western Carolina University, the mission of LIFE@ Western Carolina is to establish a community of lifelong learners ages 50 and older by offering participantdetermined topics of interest that promote learning and communityuniversity engagement.

Reuter Center, One University Heights, Asheville 828-251-6140

OLLIAsheville.UNCA.edu

A nationally acclaimed learning program for older adults, the Osher

Lifelong Learning Center at UNC Asheville offers opportunities for lifelong learning, leadership, community service and continued growth in a variety of settings. Founded in 1988 as the North Carolina Center for Creative Retirement, OLLI’s programming includes intellectual and cultural pursuits as well as social, physical and practical life courses such as life transition and retirement relocation planning, including its Creative Retirement Exploration Weekend (CREW). OLLI’s College for Seniors (CFS) program offers more than 350 courses in four terms every year, including some online programs.

To better address the unique needs of home buyers and sellers who are 50 years old and older, some real estate agents earn the SRES® – or Seniors Real Estate Specialist® –designation.

The SRES® designation indicates that a REALTOR® has demonstrated the necessary knowledge and expertise to counsel clients age 50 and older through the major financial and lifestyle transitions involved with relocating, refinancing or selling their home.

SRES® designees recognize that a home is often the largest and most precious asset that older adults have, and these certified senior specialists can help with navigating the financial and emotional aspects of selling a long-held family home.

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Security affect real estate decisions, how Universal Design can help people stay independent in their homes and how to avoid loan schemes and scams that target older adults.

SRES® designees have specific training and experience related to assisting older adults with real estate transactions, including:

• Creating a customized plan to market and sell property.

• Understanding unique needs and creating a personalized plan to ensure a home meets those needs now and in the future.

• Utilizing specialized knowledge in reverse mortgages, 401(k) accounts and IRAs for a real estate transaction.

• Connecting with a network of movers, attorneys, CPAs, home inspectors and other experts to help with navigating the process. For more about REALTORS® with the SRES® designation and how to find one, visit SRES.org.

Preparing for a move can also mean realizing you have more possessions than you need or want. Downsizing can be daunting but there are professionals who can help and lots of tips for tackling the job yourself. Professional organizers and move managers specialize in sorting and organizing, managing paperwork and documentation, selling items, coordinating the donation of possessions to charity and arranging packing and moving. Two resources for finding such professionals are the National Association of Senior & Specialty Move Managers at NASMM.com and Find My Organizer at FindMyOrganizer.com.

To begin downsizing, honestly evaluate what items you need and currently use in your life and think about what you really will – or won’t – need in your next home.

Categorize items as ones to “keep,” “sell or donate,” “see if a family member wants” or “throw out.”

Use color-coded stickers to indicate which category an item falls into or put items into different designated piles during the sorting process.

Because it’s easy to become overwhelmed, pace yourself, enlist the help of friends and loved ones or a professional organizer or move manager, and consider limiting sorting and purging sessions to no more than two hours at a time.

If you have possessions you think friends and loved ones would like, invite them over to take items for themselves, perhaps at a “downsizing party.”

Consider contacting local nonprofit thrift stores and other charities about your donations which may be tax-deductible. Many organizations will come to your home to pick up furniture and other household items if they are in good condition.

Start with downsizing by:

• Getting rid of clothing and accessories you haven’t worn in years.

• Purging books, magazines, CDs, albums, DVDs and VHS tapes.

• Clearing out multiple pieces of furniture, especially ones that are large and bulky.

• Disposing of unused exercise equipment, tools, kitchen appliances and other devices.

Aging Resources is your onestop resource for everything you need to manage the many issues of aging and caregiving of the elderly in Western North Carolina. Within its pages, you’ll find concise, up-to-date information on elder housing choices in the area, home-care assistance, legal issues, financial considerations, and more. The magazine is free and available throughout the area. View it Online at AgingResourcesWNC.com

• Weeding out holiday and other decorations.

• Passing on keepsakes, old photos and mementos to family members.

• Going through paperwork, digitizing important documents and shredding files that are outdated or no longer needed.

• Emptying off-site storage facilities.

Agapé Salon is a new full service salon located in a beautifully renovated space on the corner of Fourth Avenue and Church Street in Downtown Hendersonville. Tracy Gossett, Salon Owner/Operator, is a Hendersonville native who loves doing hair. Women, men and children will find the ultimate salon experience at Agape Salon. They specialize in hair cutting, hair coloring, smoothing treatments, air brush makeup, manicures, pedicures and massages. They are experienced in up do’s for bridal and prom events, and carry professional products from Davines, R+Co, Living Proof, Goldwell and AG. Open Mondays 9am-Noon, Tuesdays-Fridays 9am-7pm and Saturdays 9am-3pm.

147 4th Avenue W | Hendersonville 828-595-2369

AgapeSalon147.com

Blue Ridge Health provides high-quality, affordable healthcare to more than 50,000 patients in Western North Carolina. With a wide variety of medical and behavioral health services located in ten different counties, we care for your whole family, close to home. Come see us! FAMILY

YOUR

Carbon Fit is a boutique style personal training facility where they focus on helping YOU reach health and fitness goals through one-on-one personal training or small groups and classes in a private setting. There is no big gym feel at Carbon Fit! Each workout is handwritten specifically for the individual whether you are new to exercise or need specialized athletic training. Let the staff at Carbon Fit help you look, perform and feel your best...your wellness depends on it! Classes include Spin, Strength, Conditioning, Boxing and Barre.

715 S Grove Street Hendersonville

828-513-1182

CarbonFitGym.com

At Carolina Ace Hardware, they provide a large selection of tools and household items for the community, making sure your home improvement projects are easy and fun. Complete with a garden center, hardware inventory, and Hallmark Gold Crown Store, the store has everything you need for your nitty-gritty projects and casual endeavors. Of course, their expert staff is here to answer any question you may have and make sure you have just the tools and supplies you need. Whether you need a pair of keys cut or you’d like to browse the inventory of fresh, beautiful plants, you can expect to find all you need and more at your locally owned hardware store.

Mon - Sat 8AM - 7PM

Sun 9AM - 5PM

911 Greenville Highway | Hendersonville 828-697-2237

CarolinaACE.com

Cason Builders Supply's products add detail and upscale design to the finest homes, commercial buildings, and landscaping projects. They are the area's largest supplier of masonry materials including brick, rock, block, cultured stone, pavers, retaining walls, mortar, rebar, and landscaping materials including quality mulches, stone, and hardscape products. Their stores are locally and family owned, and they offer competitive prices on high-quality items.

203 W King Street | East Flat Rock 828-692-5716

1203 Ecusta Road | Brevard 828-883-2711

2608 S Old Hwy 14 | Greer, SC 864-877-1920

CasonBuilderSupply.com

Feather Your Nest is sure to captivate you with their large selection of home décor and accessories, artwork, furniture, tabletop and linens. They also carry an eclectic collection of jewelry hand crafted by local artists and vintage pieces. Plan to spend time exploring the store and you are sure to find that special treasure. Never the same store twice, you will find different and unique items every time you visit.

Accepting quality consignments.

Tue–Sat 10AM to 4PM

1215A Greenville Highway

Hendersonville 828-693-3535

Hendersonville, NC Tues–Sat 10:00 am to 4:00 pm 828-693-3535