A HEALTHIER, HAPPIER YOU.

Wellness

Just about everyone wants to maintain a healthy lifestyle so they can continue enjoying life. At Grace Ridge, we make healthy lifestyle choices easy. There are fitness classes to help you stay limber and strong. Art classes to stretch your creative muscles. Lectures and lifelong learning classes to challenge your mind. Worship services to practice your faith. And volunteer opportunities to make the world a better place. It's all here for you to explore, pursue your interests, and enrich your life.

A Holistic

Approach to Wellness

Our whole-person approach to wellness helps build healthy habits that you want to work on to improve your quality of life. For some folks, that might mean a greater focus on physical wellness. For others, it's opportunities to continue learning or teaching. Maintaining a sense of purpose and meaning in your days may also be a driving force. Whatever it is that makes you feel whole and happy, you'll find people and programs that support it at Grace Ridge.

Engaging

Activities

Physical:

Group fitness classes on-site and personal training at Phifer Family YMCA, a state-of-the-art fitness center with a heated indoor pool
Golf and social membership at Mimosa Hills Golf & Country Club
Annual health screenings and nutritional counseling

Social:

Live musical performances and community concerts
Special interest groups, including hiking, gardening, sewing, book club, wine club, and bridge
Trips to destinations near and far

Spiritual:

Worship services in the chapel
Meditation and yoga classes
Nature walks

Intellectual:

Continuing education classes through Grace Ridge University or Western Piedmont Community College
Health and wellness seminars from UNC Health Blue Ridge

It's just fun to be here because you have the opportunity to take advantage of so many things that are going on.

Diane S., Resident

find Harmony in

Mind, Body, & Spirit

Our goal is to help you enjoy your retirement. We do that by taking a multidimensional approach to wellness, including your physical, social, emotional, intellectual, occupational, and spiritual well-being. At Grace Ridge, you’ll find numerous activities to engage mind, body, and spirit and you’ll be welcomed into clubs, programs, spiritual fellowship, volunteer opportunities, and more.

Mind

Cultivate mental wellness through mindfulness practices, positive affirmations, and continuous self-reflection, fostering a resilient and balanced state of mind.

Body

Attain physical wellness by prioritizing regular exercise, balanced nutrition, and sufficient rest, promoting a healthy and vibrant body.

Spirit

Nurture spiritual wellness by exploring personal beliefs, fostering a sense of purpose, and engaging in practices that connect the soul.

Exclusive Access through

Membership

Through our affiliation with UNC Health Blue Ridge, Grace Ridge residents enjoy complimentary memberships to both Phifer Family YMCA and Mimosa Hills Golf & Country Club. The Donald Ross designed golf course is one of the finest walking courses around. Phifer Family YMCA, a 26,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art fitness center, offers dozens of weekly classes, plus a sauna, steam room, and heated indoor pool.

Ideal location to be

Active Outdoors

Our location is ideal for anyone who loves the outdoors. If you like to hike, there are scenic, walkable trails on the nearby Catawba River Greenway and Fonta Flora Trail. The latter circles Lake James, a pristine lake fed by three rivers. It's a good spot to cast a line or enjoy a day on the water. Our area is also ideal for growing grapes. You can visit three wineries within a 15-minute drive from our campus. Gardeners also like our long growing season for vegetables, fruits, and flowers.

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