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City Guide
🏓 It’s adult playtime
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, 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 and activities designed for older Winstonians.
Salem Creek Greenway | Walk, bike, or run the paved five-mile greenway through southern Winston-Salem that connects neighborhoods like Old Salem, Happy Hill, and Washington Park. Check out more in our local hiking guide.
YMCA programs | Check out your local Y’s programs for adults 50+, ranging from pickleball to “active older adults bingo.”
Recreation center programs | Look into the programs offered at your nearby rec center — some offer classes like gentle yoga (Brown & Douglas), chair volleyball (South Fork), or adult boxing (Minnie Lee Davis Harris).
Let the good times roll in the Twin City. Prepare for Mooney’s return to Krankies this weekend, Friday, Feb. 20 + Saturday, Feb. 21. The beloved Mediterranean cafe is coming back for a pop-up at the local spot, offering menu items like veggie and chicken pitas and bowls, with sides and drinks.
Biz
Remedy Cafe & Bar is celebrating its third anniversary today, Feb. 19. Stop by for $10 classic cocktails and a special birthday espresso martini. Editor Kellina recommends pairing your drink with a West Ender flatbread for a full experience.
Wellness
More celebrations incoming. Lotus Yoga is celebrating seven years. Drop by the yoga studio in Innovation Quarter for a free class this weekend, Saturday, Feb. 21, to Sunday, Feb. 22 — but first you must register. Namaste.
Try This
Ready to become American Idol The Dash Idol? Audition to sing the National Anthem for the Dash at Hanes Mall on Saturday, March 7. Solo singers and groups may perform during auditions from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Dillard’s Court.
Closed
Brixx Wood Fired Pizza closed its doors this week. The pizza spot did not list any reason for the sudden closure. The announcement was made on Facebook, in which owners wrote, “Brixx Winston-Salem is now permanently closed, and we sincerely thank you for your support.”
Quoted
“Well, I’m home,” Winston-Salem State University’s new head football coach, Tory Woodbury, said. The WSSU alumnus and former NFL quarterback will be leading the Rams in the upcoming seasons. Mark your calendar for the 2026 football schedule.
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Body & Soul owner Dana Suggs shared a photo of herself standing beside civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, who died on Tuesday. He also attended NC A&T in Greensboro, where he graduated with a B.S. in sociology in 1964.
“Here I am, from my corporate days, beaming with pride [...] This photograph was actually featured in Jet magazine and proudly displayed on my office wall.” She wrote on her Facebook page.
Body & Soul is located on Trade Street and sells beauty and wellness products.
The salad leans on the sweeter side so prepare your tastebuds. | Photo by WStoday
This week, I got to try Thai Sawatdee salad at the Thai restaurant on Healy Drive. The salad had crispy duck, red onions, and cashews, with a hint of ginger. If you like fruits on your salad, this one is also for you as it’s got pineapple with sweet and spicy lime dressing to top it off. I added some rice to balance out all these flavors. The service was quick, and the atmosphere had an intimate feel. I highly recommend trying this for your next lunch spot this week.
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