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Carolina Meadows magazine gives residents a voice

The Report from Carolina Meadows.

Published: May. 4, 2009 12:00 AM | Full story

Fun blooms in April at the senior centers

Here is a brief summary of some of the events and classes offered at the Robert and Pearl Seymour Center in Chapel Hill (968-2070) and the Central Orange Senior Center in Hillsborough (245-2015) in April. Consult The Senior Times, or call the centers

Published: Apr. 5, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

Learning for the love of it

Carol Woods's residents are in the perfect place to learn about their passions and to teach others about new interests or subjects they have studied for most of their lives. Situated between Duke and UNC, the area offers diverse learning opportunitie

Published: Mar. 29, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

Business center offers office technology

Residents who move to Carolina Meadows often have substantial investments to manage. Some continue to be involved in family businesses, and everyone has to deal with the federal and state tax collectors come April. To assist these residents and many

Published: Mar. 22, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

March into spring with events at the local senior centers

Spring brings wonderful happenings at the Seymour Center and Central Orange Senior Center -- and most of them are either free or have a nominal fee. Who can beat that?! For complete information, check The Senior Times, which is available at local libr

Published: Mar. 1, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

Birders keep their eyes on the skies -- and on trees, bushes and ponds

Carol Woods's residents are fortunate to have the free time and the perfect habitat for viewing and admiring the fine feathered friends that grace the campus year round.

Published: Feb. 8, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

Celebrating the Plowman Poet's 250th birthday

Joining millions of Scots and their descendants around the globe, Carolina Meadows residents paid homage to the Plowman Poet, Robert Burns, on his 250th birthday, Jan. 25.

Published: Feb. 1, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

Grand opening set for Central Orange center

This Thursday, Jan. 29, brings the Grand Opening of the Central Orange Senior Center adjoining the Triangle SportsPlex in Hillsborough. Everyone is invited. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will begin at 10 a.m., followed by guest speakers, entertainment an

Published: Jan. 25, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

Residents advance knowledge by volunteering as research subjects

Every year since 1983, certain residents of Carol Woods have allowed themselves to be poked, prodded, tested, and analyzed by research investigators from various area universities. By studying these residents, graduate students and faculty advisors o

Published: Jan. 11, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

Entertainment opportunities abound at Carolina Meadows

You have to be 55 years old to live at Carolina Meadows, but you don't have to be 55 to have fun there. With the enthusiastic support and participation of staff members, residents and their grandchildren have no problems enjoying life here.

Published: Jan. 4, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

New year brings new beginnings at Seymour Center

Beginning Jan. 1, many of us think of the changes we're going to make in our lives -- all for the better, of course. The Seymour Center on Homestead Road in Chapel Hill offers a wide variety of opportunities.

Published: Dec. 28, 2008 12:30 AM | Full story

Celebrating Christmas around the globe

Several Carolina Meadows residents have spent their Christmases in countries where the holiday is celebrated very differently.

Published: Dec. 14, 2008 12:30 AM | Full story

Residents find many ways to serve the wider community

Chugging away at the core of Carol Woods retirement community's not-for-profit mission is a committee of active, dedicated residents who spend many hours learning, growing, and contributing to life inside and outside their community.

Published: Dec. 7, 2008 12:30 AM | Full story

Activities heat up in December at Seymour Center

The Seymour Center, on Homestead Rd in Chapel Hill, remains a hub of activity -- from meeting friends (old and new) to classes to trips to wellness activities, and beyond. Come and join in!

Published: Nov. 30, 2008 12:30 AM | Full story

Connecting the dots on seniors' health care

Grant program will help integrate fragmented services for older adults.

Published: Nov. 9, 2008 12:30 AM | Full story

Carolina Meadows residents enjoy Spanish culture

The blockbuster show at Duke's Nasher Museum of Art, "El Greco to Velazquez: Art During the Reign of Philip III," served as inspiration Carolina Meadows' major social event of the fall season.

Published: Nov. 2, 2008 12:30 AM | Full story

November activities include Thanksgiving feast

November brings a lot of things, including a crisp snap in the air, foliage changes as the trees take on a lovely array of colors -- and Thanksgiving.

Published: Oct. 26, 2008 12:30 AM | Full story

Human and canine residents enjoy new dog park

Retirement can be fun for dogs, too! A designated space for Carol Woods' canine populace to run and frolic on campus officially opened in September to great anticipation from dog-owners and dog-lovers alike.

Published: Oct. 12, 2008 12:30 AM | Full story