I listened to an old R&B hit by Sunny and the Sunliners in 1958 which inspired this title and these thoughts.
As the chair of the Pine Knoll Shores Council on Successful Aging, I’m always looking for the next item to share with you that may leave a positive or thoughtful impression. The impact may be small or grand, ephemeral or long lasting.
The Council strives to shed light on new ways of thinking about aging, contributing to the community, or remodeling your environment to enhance your lifestyle. Your responses to the single question survey asked in 2022 have guided our efforts.
Our website, pkscouncilonsuccessfulaging.com/, is our library; the website holds all the documents and descriptions of the activities we have highlighted in the past year and a half.
- Descriptions and activities related to our community partners—e.g., the Town of Pine Knoll Shores and Spoondrift Market, where community gatherings and local events bring us together with our neighbors.
- Transportation options for getting prescriptions, going to doctor’s appointments, etc.—fee based and free; evacuation guidelines during emergencies for those with specific health-related needs.
- Design elements to make your home safer and better accommodate your needs, if your goals are to age in place. Design suggestions are specific to new construction as well as remodeling your current home. Read through these considerations before you finalize your plans.
- Educational seminars on how to avoid being scammed and what to do about it if you are, as well as updated information on our hospice house and the Leon Mann Center to keep you in the know.
- Lists of service professionals to help maintain your home, based on high standards and personal experiences, as well as medical professionals that have proven themselves to your neighbors.
Recommitment to neighbor approach
As we begin a new year, we are recommitting to our neighbor-to-neighbor approach. Additionally, we are asking you to tell us what you would like to know more—or less—about. What would make a difference to you? What more can we do to deliver on our commitment to you as stated in our vision statement?
Share your thoughts
- At our meetings, held the second Tuesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. in the Betty Carr Room at Town Hall.
- With me by phone at 252-269-4724, by text, or by email [email protected].
- On our website at pkscouncilonsuccessfulaging.com/, where you can leave comments;
- By leaving a note with Paige at Town Hall reception (252-247-4353, ext. 10).
- By leaving a note with a member of the council; our membership includes Mayor John Brodman.
We want this council to reflect your needs and interests. We are a community, and we have chosen to be here. Let’s make these our best days, and remember: it does take a village to make it so.
Talk to me… Thank you.