You can try the potter’s wheel, coil build a vase, or try sculpting your favorite animal. Come with your own ideas and we’ll bring those to life, too! Led by instructors Marissa , Liam, and Tony, the class is free of charge and materials are included.

Generation Plus is offering another lunch and learn with Tai Chi as our topic.

Tai chi for arthritis and falls prevention has been shown to relieve pain, improve physical function, increase balance, and reduce the risk of falls.

Many people talk about community and we certainly have a diverse and rich LGBTQ+ community here in Asheville and the region. And while we love seeing all the love at the annual Blue Ridge Pride festival we know there are more opportunities for us to come together, have a good time and build upon the great work started in 2009 when Blue Ridge Pride started (officially). The 2022 Pride Festival saw a record number of people, close to 18k.

During this series of chats from the LGBTQ community, we’ve heard from local leaders and influencers who always leave us feeling inspired.

Volunteering is not only good for our health, it’s a solid way to build community, fellowship, and friendship. It helps us grow a sense of belonging as well as a sense of place. By getting to know and appreciate what’s in our surrounding community, we have more opportunities to break out of isolating situations—or break out of our own shells by sharing our sense of purpose and the joy of serving others.

Have you had a dream of becoming a writer for years, perhaps decades? Those of us in the second half of life might wonder whether that dream will ever become destiny.

In 2018, Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GRSMNP) started The African American Experiences in the Smokies Project (AAESP). This project focuses on the overlooked history of African Americans in the Smokies and Southern Appalachia. In the 1800’s, southern Appalachia was a remote and socio-economically challenged region.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, in cooperation with the IRS, NC Department of Revenue, Buncombe County Library System, and Council on Aging, Inc. will be offering tax preparations for low and moderate income tax payers, as well as elderly and disabled people in need of help.

From Blue Ridge Pride-

The proposed North Carolina “Parents’ Bill of Rights” only serves to further marginalize our LGBTQ+ youth. The introduction of SB49 yesterday would require forcibly outing transgender and gender-nonconforming youth

Our Thrive! series kicks off in February with a discussion about Nutrition.Join Generation Plus and Emily Carleo, the Director of Congregate Nutrition at the Council on Aging, for a “Thrive: lunch and learn” event covering nutrition basics for aging adults and the importance of nourishing not only your body but also your mind and spirit.