Find new friends — and friendly competition — through recreational activities geared toward adults.|Photo courtesy of City of Winston-Salem Recreation and Parks Department
Goodbye, 9-5. If you (or someone you know) recently retired, you might be looking for activities catering to older adults. Clock into our retirement guide, and find opportunities in Winston-Salem that work for you.
Get fit
If you’re not planning on slowing down in your retirement, keep moving with fitness classes designed for older Winstonians.
There’s no wrong way to get fit. Your first step could be as easy as finding walking trails at a local park or exploring one of our area’s easier hikes.
Spend time with the grandkids
If you’re looking to spend time with the grandchildren, explore these 25+ kid-friendly activities in Winston-Salem and pick one that’s your speed. If you don’t have family close by, sign up to tutor children and become reading buddies through Love Literacy.
Take a class
It’s never too late to learn new skills while making friends. Adult classes offering crafts, acting, and language lessons will keep you busy. The Generations Center features a variety of classes every Monday through Saturday. Or, learn a new technique or menu item during cooking classes at Southern Home and Kitchen.
Volunteer
Give back to the community by volunteering at a local organization. Whether you’re interested in supporting a community center or want to help outdoors, check out our full list.
Explore the arts
Beat the crowds and take a weekday trip to one of Winston-Salem’s many museums, and be on the lookout for senior discounts (we see you, NC Museum of Art, Winston-Salem and Kaleideum). Or, enjoy a performance. Older adults can receive membership discounts for movies at a/perture cinema and Winston-Salem Theatre Alliance productions.
Events
Events
Tuesday, Oct. 29
Remembering Our Ancestors | 6:30-8 p.m. | CasaShanti on Trade | Free | Remember, honor, and find harmony with your ancestors using guided meditation, writing, herbs and crystals.
Wednesday, Oct. 30
Study Hall Seminar: The Miracle Question | 6 p.m. | NC Museum of Art, Winston-Salem | $190 | Learn to navigate your personal narrative and share your story through art in this four-part seminar.
The Socialites Lunch and Learn Content Creation Seminar | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Historic Broyhill Office Suites, Clemmons | $75 | Learn the basics of content planning, content creation, and all the technical aspects to bring your brand to life on social media.
Watch Winston-Salem native Ben Folds perform with Western NC artists during “From Wilmington, With Love” tonight at 6 p.m. Tickets to the livestream are free — donations will benefit charities helping Hurricane Helene survivors rebuild.
Opening
Calling all early birds and night owls. Clutch Coffee will open its fourth location in the Triad on Saturday, Nov. 2. Visit the drive-thru spot at 289 S. Stratford Rd. (across from Thruway Shopping Center) between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. for $1 drinks.
Eat
Grab tickets to the Sunday Seafood Feast at Foothills Brewing Tasting Room on Sunday, Nov. 10. The event from 2 to 5 p.m. will feature a traditional seafood boil + raw or steamed oysters. Tickets start at $38. (Winston-Salem Journal)
Coming Soon
Look out for new artwork in the Downtown Arts District. Majestic Pour is commissioning a mural for the side of its building at 626 Trade St. NW. Billy Jones will adorn the art and crystal gallery with her first work in the Twin City, called “Crystal Daydreams.”
Listen
The Winston-Salem Symphony Chorus + the Winston-Salem State University Singing Rams will unite for “A Celebration of Love and Joy” on Sunday, Nov. 3 at 3 p.m. The concert at Brendle Recital Hall will feature jazz and gospel stylings of the church mass. Tickets start at $29.
Number
$6.6 million. That’s the amount Wake Forest University School of Divinity received from the Griffin Family Trust. It’s the largest individual donation in the school’s history and will help provide full-tuition scholarships to every graduate student who is enrolled in the Master of Divinity program.
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Perrin is known for her soulful voice.|Photo via Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County
Don your best blue, black, and silver to celebrate Patty Perrin’s return to the stage. The local neo-gospel musician will perform for the first time in six years on Saturday, Nov. 16 at Reynolds Place Theatre.
Perrin, who graduated from East Forsyth High School and Winston-Salem State University, was forced to put music on hold in 2018 when she was involved in a car accident that resulted in memory loss and seizures.
“I want people to walk away knowing that no matter how uncomfortable life may be, you have to keep pushing,” Perrin said. “Music is in my DNA, and it’s helped me push through every obstacle.”
The event will mark Perrin’s 54th birthday. She will also reunite with her group Peace of Mind for a concert ranging from gospel and soul to jazz and rock.
“Back on the Town with Patty Perrin and Friends” will run 4-7 p.m. Tickets start at $34.
The Buy
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I enjoyed the most delicious post-birthday brunch at Rooster’s this weekend. I recommend trying the creme brulee French toast for a treat that tastes like dessert. It’s only served on weekends, but you can check out our brunch guide for other places with weekday delights.
Answered
Answered
We asked “What kind of candy do you hand out to trick-or-treaters?” and it appears children in the Twin City are in for a sugar rush:
63% — Chocolate is the name of my game 32% — I’m a sucker for assorted sweets
You’ll find these gobs of goodness on Trade Street and in the Ardmore, Stonecroft, Buena Vista, and Old Sherwood Forest neighborhoods.