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 in to our retirement guide.
Explore the arts
Beat the crowds with a weekday trip to one of Winston-Salem’s many museums, and be on the lookout for special discounts.
Friends of MESDA | Get the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts’ senior membership discount for $45.
Reynolda House Museum of American Art | Veterans and EBT cardholders can receive free daily admission to the museum. Bank of America cardholders receive free admission during the first full weekend of each month.
Eat out
One-hour lunch breaks are over. Now, you have ample time to enjoy the $10 lunch deals around town, plus:
Senior Lunch Program | Forsyth County residents over the age of 60 can take part in this program that offers lunch three days a week at four different sites.
The Downtown Grille | Take advantage of weekday specials like $10 wines by the glass on Wednesdays or the $25 steak burger + drink deal on Thursdays.
Valentine’s Day Cookie Decorating Class| 6 p.m. | Tucker’s Tap Yard | $30 | Your ticket includes four themed cookies, an assortment of icings, and two hours of professional instruction.
Wednesday, Feb. 12
Principal for a Day | 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Forsyth County Schools | Free | Shadow a WS/FCS principal for the day and attend a collaborative luncheon with the goal of better supporting schools.
Cocktail Class | 7 p.m. | Joyner’s | $40 | Learn how to make the Paper Plane, a modern whiskey-based cocktail.
Wine dinner at Manolo’s | 5-9 p.m. | Manolo’s Boutique Wines & Bistro | $150 | Don’t wait until the last minute — make reservations for this Valentine’s Day evening featuring a curated menu by Chef Carmine paired with a selection of wines.
Today and tomorrow, we may be waking up to a wintry mix. The possible morning mix will likely give way to cold rain through the afternoon on both days — be sure to bundle up. (WFMY)
Open
Downtown Winston-Salem has a new restaurant.Nosh & Grind, a coffee and sandwich shop owned by restaurant couple Chris Barnes and Carmen Johnson, is now open on Cherry Street. Barnes was also behind local spots like 6th and Vine and NOMA, while Johnson worked at 1703 Restaurant for 20+ years. (Winston-Salem Journal)
Biz
Winston-Salem-based Truliant Federal Credit Union announced plans to bring a new regional office to Charlotte (Hey, CLTtoday). The new space will not include a retail banking branch, but will serve as a primary office for commercial and mortgage lending teams. (Triad Business Journal)
Eat
The owners of Diamondback Grill on Avalon Road announced that they’re selling the restaurant — but don’t expect any major changes. New owner Tommy McDowell plans to keep the restaurant largely the same, including its name, concept, menu, chef, and staff. (Winston-Salem Journal)
Arts
Over $1 million. That’s how much the Arts Council of Winston-Salem recently announced in grant allocations for 2025. The money will go towards various organizations and artists throughout the city, including the Winston-Salem Symphony, a/perture cinema, and Triad Cultural Arts.
Community
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If that’s not your style, grab a latte at another local coffee shop.
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