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Queen City Honor Flight
Grace Ridge assisted living resident, Army veteran and retired judge Sam Tate received quite the surprise just before his 96th trip around the sun: An honor trip flight to Washington, D.C.
read moreGrace Ridge’s first spiritual mystery trip blends history and fellowship
One of the more crowd-pleasing activities at Grace Ridge Retirement Community is our “mystery trips.” Interested residents show up on a designated day, hop on a bus …
read moreWelcome Maestros! Residents Host Symphony Guest Conductors
Grace Ridge enjoyed a special new relationship this 2018-19 season with the award-winning Western Piedmont Symphony.
read moreBudget-Friendly Healthy Eating Tips for Older Adults
Making informed food decisions and developing sound eating habits is an important part of healthy living, but for older adults on a budget, it can be difficult to make the healthiest choices.
read moreFood Therapy: Getting to know Jordan Wingate, Grace Ridge dietitian
March is National Nutrition Month, an annual nutrition education and information campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
read moreSky’s the Limit for Grace Ridge’s Concierge Services
Grace Ridge assisted living resident and retired judge Sam Tate needed help flying from Charlotte to Norfolk to visit his daughter and son-in-law for the holidays. Enter Kathy Staton,...
read moreAt Your Service! Grace Ridge Concierge Program Lends Helping Hand
Make anniversary dinner reservations. Check. Schedule dentist appointment. Check. Shop for Christmas presents. Check. Book flight to NYC. Check. Get oil changed in car. Check. Buy tickets to CoMMA show. Check. Thanks to Grace Ridge’s new concierge program, these services – and so many more – are available to residents with just one phone call.
read moreWebinar Explores Aging Well, Maintaining a Healthy Body & Mind
As director of the Geriatric Medicine Fellowship Program at Carolinas HealthCare System Blue Ridge, Dr. Sharafsaleh is dedicated to transforming the delivery of health care for older adults.
read moreGrace Ridge: Living It Up in Style
Yes, sir! The folks here at Grace Ridge surely know how to “live it up in style!”
read moreMother & Daughter Enjoying Life as Retired Roomies
Jeanne and Nancy Hendrickson love exploring together and took a trip recently to Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville. The mother and daughter moved in together at Grace Ridge Retirement Community on June 1 and are loving life as retired roomies.
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