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VBR Life 2024: Neighborhoods

Learn more about the vibrant neighborhoods throughout Virginia's Blue Ridge, including Botetourt, Franklin and Roanoke counties, Roanoke City and Salem.

Ask the Experts: Retirement Q&A

With retirement comes many questions. Luckily, our experts are ready to help you with your journey.

Back to School

Retirees head back to campus and share their wisdom and expertise as adjunct instructors.

Retire-VA: Community and Services Directory 2023

A comprehensive guide to regional facilities and services available for retired persons.

Giving Back in Retirement

Taking the time to better your community makes a huge difference to those around you – and can even improve your own well-being.

Exercise Classes: Physical, Mental Training

Older coaches for senior students continue to be a good match for exercisers.

Home Away From Home

These adults—mostly older—need a boost during the day, but don’t require around-the-clock care. Adult day care fills the bill.

The Right Way to Retire

There are a lot of right ways to do it, but waiting until the last minute is probably not among them.

Roanoke’s Vibrant Arts and Culture Scene Featuring Doug Jackson, Southwest Virginia Ballet and Artist Jon Murrill

Our tenth episode highlights the arts and culture organizations, programs, events and more throughout Virginia's Blue Ridge, thanks to Roanoke City Arts and Culture Coordinator Doug Jackson, Southwest Virginia Ballet and local artist Jon Murrill.

Roanoke City Art Show Showcases City Influencers

“It’s Here: The Arts, Entrepreneurship + Placemaking” is now available to view on the first floor of the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building through September 2024.

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VBR Life 2024: Neighborhoods

Learn more about the vibrant neighborhoods throughout Virginia's Blue Ridge, including Botetourt, Franklin and Roanoke counties, Roanoke City and Salem.
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Ask the Experts: Retirement Q&A

With retirement comes many questions. Luckily, our experts are ready to help you with your journey.
Martha Kuchar retired from Roanoke College three years ago after 29 years of service, but continued to teach as an adjunct.

Back to School

Retirees head back to campus and share their wisdom and expertise as adjunct instructors.
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Retire-VA: Community and Services Directory 2023

A comprehensive guide to regional facilities and services available for retired persons.
Volunteering at a community garden is an excellent way to stay active and help out your neighbors.

Giving Back in Retirement

Taking the time to better your community makes a huge difference to those around you – and can even improve your own well-being.
Linda Corbitt is a trainer and a student who believes “correct form reduces risk of injury.”

Exercise Classes: Physical, Mental Training

Older coaches for senior students continue to be a good match for exercisers.
“Adult day care is interactive, working from independent living to assisted living, to home care, to adult day care. You see a physical improvement in the participants by being here. ... It is a nice between [facility] for the elderly.” –Feinour Director Nicole Miracle

Home Away From Home

These adults—mostly older—need a boost during the day, but don’t require around-the-clock care. Adult day care fills the bill.
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The Right Way to Retire

There are a lot of right ways to do it, but waiting until the last minute is probably not among them.
From Print to Podcast, Episode 10 with Doug Jackson

Roanoke’s Vibrant Arts and Culture Scene Featuring Doug Jackson, Southwest Virginia Ballet and Artist Jon Murrill

Our tenth episode highlights the arts and culture organizations, programs, events and more throughout Virginia's Blue Ridge, thanks to Roanoke City Arts and Culture Coordinator Doug Jackson, Southwest Virginia Ballet and local artist Jon Murrill.
Attendees view artwork on the first floor of the Noel C. Taylor municipal building.

Roanoke City Art Show Showcases City Influencers

“It’s Here: The Arts, Entrepreneurship + Placemaking” is now available to view on the first floor of the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building through September 2024.
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