 With
such an abundance of activities and such a wonderful climate,
there's no better place to spend your golden years than New
Bern and the Neuse River area. Eastern North Carolina provides
the perfect back drop for an enjoyable and fulfilling retirement
packed with all the amenities.
This area is embellished in southern charm and grace-where
neighbors still watch out for each other and warm summer evenings
are spent sipping lemonade and catching up on the latest happenings.
After years of hard work and sacrifice, you're finally ready
to live! There's no better place to enjoy retirement than
eastern North Carolina, with communities small enough to offer
friendly smiling faces and large enough to fill your time
and entertain your interest.
The historical setting of New Bern and the Neuse River area
and the vast range of cultural, social and recreational activities
make the idea of retiring in this area attractive. Those that
decide to move here are seldom disappointed. New retirees
find the area's assisted living facilities and retirement
communities, medical services, activities and events important
factors in considering New Bern and the Neuse River area as
retirement locations.
New Bern and the
Neuse River area are known for their history, nearby
national forest and surrounding waterways, plus a comfortable
year-round climate. Whether your interests are indoors or
outdoors, there are numerous activities in the area for everyone
to enjoy.
The Neuse River Senior games is an olympic-style event held
annually in May for seniors 55+. Medals are awarded to the
winners in events like swimming, horseshoes and basketball.
Performing and Visual Arts, Heritage Arts and Literary Arts
are sponsored by the New Bern Recreational and Parks Department.
They also sponsor the Golden Age Club, Henderson Park Senior
Club, the American Association of Retired Persons and Senior
Companions.
The Gold Care Club is sponsored by Craven Regional Medical
Center. It's a seniors club that provides information and
programs to help seniors stay active and healthy. Benefits
of the club include a physician-referral service, monthly
educational seminars, social opportunities and support groups.
Golden Words is their quarterly newsletter to keep members
informed of upcoming Gold Care and medical center events.
 The
United Senior Services, Inc. has been serving the elderly
for over 30 years. Services are offered to maturing adults
through six different centers throughout Craven and Jones
Counties. Most programs and activities are available to citizens
who are 60 years of age or older, including exercise programs,
arts and crafts, supportive and self-help services, health
screenings and a number of enrichment classes in cooperation
with Craven Community College.
Several agencies in the area provide volunteer activities,
travel arrangements and classes for area seniors. One such
agency, the Pamlico County Senior Services, offers services
to Pamlico County seniors (55+), The center prints the Senior
News and Solutions newsletter informing seniors of future
travel plans, upcoming cultural events and special volunteer
opportunities such as home meal deliveries.
New Bern and the
Neuse River area's popularity as rewarding retirement locations
are apparent in relocation statistics. Nearly 2,000 retirees
move to this area each year, averaging six people per day.
Maybe it's the mild climate, relatively low cost of living,
friendly people and beautiful surroundings that encourage
the retiree to move here. Whatever the reason, you'll be glad
if you choose to call the Neuse River area your home.
excerpts from New Bern/Neuse
River Impressions
Volume 1 , 2002 / Article by: Gerri Ashe & Amy Jarman
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