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A Comprehensive Guide to Retiring in Charlotte, NC A Comprehensive Guide to Retiring in Charlotte, NC
Tax Benefits Weather Health & Wellness Fitness Centers & Nutritionists Senior Living Communities Food & Drink Shopping Sports Parks & Recreation Arts & Entertainment Transportation Safety If you’re considering Charlotte as your retirement destination, there’s a lot you�
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North Carolina Tax Benefits for Seniors North Carolina Tax Benefits for Seniors
For senior citizens, there are a variety of tax deductions that you may be able to claim on both your North Carolina and Federal Tax Filings. For those who are filing their taxes, looking at the overall tax snapshot of your state and federal taxes is important for perspective.
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The Quintessential Gentleman’s Guide to Assisted Living: Part 1 The Quintessential Gentleman’s Guide to Assisted Living: Part 1
I’m not new to aging, but I am new to this age. The age where my balance is mischievous, reaction times lazy, and my agility is sometimes asleep at the wheel. I love my life. I have lived life full, and will continue to do so for a long, long time.
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The Quintessential Gentleman’s Guide to Assisted Living: Part 6 The Quintessential Gentleman’s Guide to Assisted Living: Part 6
Listen, whether you’re a cat person or a dog person, we can all agree that people are a little partial to one or the other. I’m not going to try and convince cat people that us dogs are way better. I’m here to tell you about a life best lived at my owners’ community. Confused?
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The Quintessential Gentleman’s Guide to Assisted Living: Part 5 The Quintessential Gentleman’s Guide to Assisted Living: Part 5
were losing their grip on our identity, no longer a burden on our present and future. The items we once treasured eventually found their new scene, whether in a display case or anticipating an online bidding war to end. They will be enjoyed and have purpose, and we are at peace.
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The Quintessential Gentleman’s Guide to Assisted Living: Part 4 The Quintessential Gentleman’s Guide to Assisted Living: Part 4
Anxiety and doubt roughed up my edges like a piece of burnt toast. I became impatient with myself, for good reason. During a continual loop of identical thoughts and questions, I’d temporarily have authority over my emotions, to then have them turn on me in an instant.
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The Quintessential Gentleman’s Guide to Assisted Living: Part 3 The Quintessential Gentleman’s Guide to Assisted Living: Part 3
weeks or months past, but when the marketing packets, brochures and whirligigs started filling my mailbox it all came back. So many pictures of bouncy joyful seniors holding newspapers and laughing over coffee.
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The Quintessential Gentleman’s Guide to Assisted Living: Part 2 The Quintessential Gentleman’s Guide to Assisted Living: Part 2
Swinging through a jungle in a loincloth with the misses on my arm is not likely, but living my life to the fullest is. As for cracking a 300 yard drive…I can dream. Diving into this new season early, with good perspective, strength, and the ability to adapt is indispensable.
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Great Place to Work 2024 Great Place to Work 2024
In October 2024, The Charlotte, a community in Charlotte, NC participated in the Great Place to Work® survey. Great Place to Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and leadership behaviors that drive market-leading revenue, employee retention, and innovation.
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2024 Supernova Winner 2024 Supernova Winner
The Supernova Award represents our company’s pinnacle in individual achievement.
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2024 Silver Pen Winners 2024 Silver Pen Winners
The Charlotte is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 Silver Pen Competition. On April 30th, 2024The Charlotte hosted the three winners and their friends and families for an awards dinner. There, they were presented with $3,750 cash prizes.
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Top 5 Events of 2023 Top 5 Events of 2023
As 2023 ends, it is the perfect time to look back and remember all the fabulous and fun events at The Charlotte. Our team pushed the boundaries to create unique experiences for our Members.
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