Retirement

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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.
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A Special Place to Retire

Whether you are single or part of a couple, Virginia’s Blue Ridge offers a wide variety of choices for the retired. It’s a place where ‘everyone is a neighbor.’
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Warm Hearth Foundation Awards Employee Scholarships

Warm Hearth Foundation's Employee Growth and Development fund awards scholarships to four employees thanks to donors.
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Warm Hearth Board of Directors Names New President & CEO

William Lester will take over as President & CEO for the Blacksburg-based Warm Hearth Village senior living community.
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Virginia’s Blue Ridge: A Retirement Destination

From activities to community, residents share why our region is the best place to spend your golden years.
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Finding the Right Place to Retire

These retirees slipped right into the culture of Virginia’s Blue Ridge because it was important to them to find the right way to do it.
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Celebrating Your Hard-Earned Retirement

Whether preparing for or already in retirement, our region’s living facilities and broad-based programs will keep you fully engaged.
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Finding Ways to Contribute in Retirement

You might be busier than ever after retiring in Roanoke Valley, thanks to many options that keep you active and involved.

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Recreating a Dreamy Blue Kitchen
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Recreating a Dreamy Blue Kitchen

Inspired by a beloved former home, this Old Southwest renovation layers sky-blue cabinetry, warm metallic accents, and tailored updates into

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Ask the Experts: Homes

Local homes experts answer all your questions about decor, maintenance, real estate and more.

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Local homes experts tackle your questions on finances, building and remodeling and more.