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Finding solutions to health barriers

Community conversations on health barriers to be held in November

WStoday_Healthy Forsyth Coalition outreach

The first 25 participants at each event will receive free food and a gift card. | Photo courtesy of Healthy Forsyth Coalition

What challenges do you face when it comes to living a healthy life? Healthy Forsyth is asking that question to certain Forsyth County residents. It will hold its first series of community conversations on health barriers during the month of November. Here’s what you need to know:

Purpose of Healthy Forsyth

Healthy Forsyth is a coalition that was formed to address chronic health conditions in the 27101, 27105, and 27107 zip codes. The program manager says those areas of Forsyth County have high populations of minority residents who often experience higher rates of health challenges and inequities. Healthy Forsyth works to coordinate resources to address those disparities.

The program is a partnership between the Forsyth County Department of Public Health, Novant Health, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, local medical clinics, nonprofit organizations, and residents. It is funded through grants from The Duke Endowment.

Community conversations about health

The first two of six community conversations will happen this Wednesday, Nov. 1. People who live in zip codes 27101, 27105, or 27107 can attend. Three of the conversations are open to the general public. The other three are open only to seniors. All of the meetings will ask attendees to share problems and experiences related to:

Mental health
Diabetes
Hypertension

Table hosts will collect responses at each meeting. Residents who can’t make it to any of the events are encouraged to take an online survey to give their input. You can also request a paper copy by emailing the program manager.

How data collected will be used

Responses gathered from these community conversations and surveys will be aggregated + analyzed. Healthy Forsyth’s coalition will use the data to develop a strategic plan it will implement in 2024 and could also eventually guide local health policy changes.

Events

Tuesday, Oct. 31

Ripe: Phyllis Pancella in Recital with Friends Old and New | Tuesday, Oct. 31 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Watson Hall at UNC School of the Arts, 1533 S. Main St., Winston-Salem | $15-$20 | Award-winning mezzo-soprano and UNCSA faculty artist Phyllis Pancella presents a recital featuring works from the baroque era to the current year.
Songbird Supper Club | Tuesday, Oct. 31 | West Salem Public House, 400 S. Green St., Winston-Salem | Free | Women artists will express themselves through performances during this family-friendly dinner event.

Wednesday, Nov. 1

Face to Face: Daymond John | Wednesday, Nov. 1 | 7:30 p.m. | Wait Chapel, 1834 Wake Forest Rd., Winston-Salem | $57-$115 | Hear entrepreneur and “Shark Tank” star Daymond John share his insights on business and life during the next Face to Face Speaker Forum.
Open Jam Session | Wednesday, Nov. 1 | 8-11 p.m. | INBTWN, 606 Trade St. NW, Winston-Salem | Free | Bring your instruments and make some music with your neighbors during this bi-weekly community gathering.
Life after Death: Celebrating Day of the Dead | Wednesday, Nov. 1-Friday, Dec. 8 | 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Lam Museum of Anthropology at Wake Forest University, 1315 Carroll Weathers Dr., Winston-Salem | Free | Learn how people observe Día de Muertos in Mexico and the United States through artifacts and images at the annual exhibit.

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News Notes

Closing

Camel Pawn Shop Fine Jewelry will close by the end of the year. The family business at 422 N. Liberty St. has sold heirloom jewelry, electronics, and other items in Winston-Salem for 92 years. (Winston-Salem Journal)

Civic

Election Day is one week away. Early voting is underway for residents of Bethania, Clemmons, Kernersville, Lewisville, Rural Hall, Tobaccoville, and Walkertown. You can cast your ballot through Saturday, Nov. 4 at the Forsyth County Board of Elections office in the government center in downtown Winston-Salem.

Tech

Learn how to navigate Google Calendar, use Canva to design holiday cards and invitations, and shop online safely during computer camp. The two-day workshop series at the Forsyth County Central Library (660 W. 5th St.) begins Wednesday, Nov. 1 and will run through Dec. 20.

Film

RiverRun Retro will present a screening of the 1959 film “The Best of Everything” on Saturday, Nov. 18. The movie follows three young women at a New York publishing firm. One of the film’s stars, Diane Baker, will take part in an on-stage discussion + book signing with film historian Foster Hirsch. Tickets cost $12.

Plan Ahead

Space is still available at Forsyth County Historic Resources Commission’s annual meeting and community preservation awards ceremony on Sunday, Nov. 12. The event begins at 2 p.m. at Robert Hall on North Liberty Street — it costs $10-$15 to attend.

Kids

The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Board of Education will host a forum for middle school students to share their educational experiences next Tuesday, Nov. 7. Feedback received will be used to identify areas where the district can better serve students. (WFDD)

Fun Fact

Do you speak Tamil? Many Winstonians do, it turns out. That’s because it’s the most spoken language in Winston-Salem after English and Spanish. However, French is more common throughout North Carolina — so why not learn both?

Coming Soon

Reynolda renovations

Reynolda Gardens to renovate greenhouse and add Welcome Center

The conservatory was designed as the formal entrance to four acres of gardens.
| Photo courtesy of Reynolda House Museum of American Art

Changes are coming to Reynolda Gardens. A renovation project will begin in November. Here’s what to expect:

Greenhouse restoration + updates

A donation from local residents Malcolm and Patricia Brown will be used to update the 1913 Greenhouse with modern control systems to improve functionality and efficiency. Crews will also restore original features like curved glass on the building’s two wings. It will reopen as the Brown Family Greenhouse in late spring 2024.

Welcome Center addition

A new Reynolda Welcome Center will open in the building that was originally the Florist Workshop. The 680 sqft space will be renovated and connected to the Greenhouse with a glass doorway and accessible walkway. It will provide information to visitors about the different parts of the historic estate — and sell plants and retail items. The project will be paid for with public and private funding. It is expected to open in summer 2024. The gardens will still welcome visitors while the renovations are underway.

Learn more about the upgrades

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