Seniors
Older is better in Cornelius
When Scott Higgins, 67, retired in Cornelius nine months ago, he had no idea he would soon be a member of the Cornelius PARC Commission. Not that he’s interested in politics, but the PARC board is a storied path to political greatness: Both US Sen. Thom Tillis and NC Sen. Jeff Tarte started out on […]
Town to consider senior complex on Mt. Zion acreage
Two new types of independent living structures for seniors as well as a community center are planned by Mt. Zion United Methodist Church for 9.7 of the acres the church owns adjacent to Autumn Care of Cornelius. On July 13, the town’s Planning Board will review the independent living campus site design by developer RFDCDC […]
First Bailey’s Glen residents moved in five years ago
July 3. By Suzanne Fulton. It was five years ago that neighbors Kathy Cusick and Cindy and Greg Harris became the first homeowners in Bailey’s Glen, the over-55 neighborhood on 145 acres behind Bailey Middle School and Hough High School. “All that appeared before us five years ago were two sales models…not even a dirt […]
Commissioner Jim Duke announces re-election campaign
June 22. Jim Duke officially announced today that he will seek a second term on the Cornelius Board of Commissioners. Duke, who was the long-time president of the Peninsula Property Owners Association, is a retired Army Officer and served 24 years as an analyst and supervisor with the federal government. “I have championed improvements to […]
New CEO at The Pines comes July 15
June 17. Steven H. Jewell takes over as the new president and CEO of The Pines at Davidson July 15. He is currently the executive director of Park Pointe Village, a retirement community in Rock Hill. He replaces Edgar L. Muller, who is retiring July 18, the 27th anniversary of The Pines. Jewell has more than 20 years […]
Panel discussion focuses on changes that occur when you age
Are you old? Or are you older? I am older than my daughter, but does that make me old? My son is older than my daughter but he is not old. Does old mean worn out, past its prime, along in years? How about experienced, practiced, enduring, and long lasting? It’s all in how we […]
Cell phone tower: CMS is calling
May 11. By Suzanne Fulton. It looks like there could be a cell phone tower near Bailey Middle School or Hough High School. Indeed, the Berkley Group was invited by the principals of both schools to hold a community meeting the evening of Monday, May 18 at Bailey Middle’s Media Room. Notices about the meeting, which […]
Cool panel discussion on navigating aging May 8
A panel discussion, “Knowing What to Do When Things Happen As We Age” will be held 10:30 am to noon May 8 at the North Meck Senior Center in Huntersville. Panelists will discuss what options are available to a fictitious older adult couple, “Mr. and Mrs. Senior” as they encounter various health issues throughout their elder years. To […]
Senior Fitness Day April 21 at Jetton Park
The annual Lake Norman Senior Fun and Fitness Day will be held Tuesday April 21 Jetton Park starting at 9 a.m. The fun and healthy day for older adults includes a walk around the scenic lakefront park, a disc jockey and lunch. The day will include a chair exercise class at 10:30, a Tai Chi […]
Routines are solid base to excel in everyday life
By Joanne Ahern. I like March. I don’t know who coined the phrase “March comes in like a lion, and goes out like a Lamb”, and vice versa, but it is true. Another phrase recently coined by my sister is, “March holds out many possibilities but promises nothing.” Now that really sums up the month […]
