Residents of Raleigh have the opportunity to participate in two upcoming trips organized for older adults by the City of Raleigh’s Active Adult Centers.
The first trip, scheduled for Tuesday, September 30, will take participants to High Point, North Carolina. The itinerary includes a visit to the High Point Visitors Center and Showplace West, an eight-story building listed on the National Register of Historic Places. According to organizers, this designation opens up potential tax incentives for investors interested in restoring the property. The group will also take a driving tour of downtown High Point with stops at landmarks such as The Radio Building, Market Square, and Commerce. Lunch will be on participants’ own at Spiros restaurant.
The second trip is set for Tuesday, October 21, with a visit to Hope Reins in Raleigh. This non-profit organization pairs children facing personal crises with rescued horses as part of its mission to provide hope and healing. Participants will learn about Joey, a horse whose story is detailed in “Joey: How a Blind Rescue Horse Helped Others Learn to See” by Jennifer Marshall Bleakley. Organizers state that Joey’s journey from injury and neglect to recovery at Hope Reins serves as “a living symbol of hope.” After the guided tour at Hope Reins, lunch will be on participants’ own at Lafayette Village.
Both trips depart from the Anne Gordon Center for Active Adults and are open to older adults. The cost for the High Point trip is $38 for residents and $53 for non-residents; the Hope Reins trip costs $15 per person.
Registration can be completed through RecLink or by calling one of Raleigh’s Active Adult Centers: Five Points Center (919-996-4730), Walnut Terrace Center (919-996-6160), or Anne Gordon Center (919-996-4720). For questions about registration or trip details, contact Carmen Rayfield at 919-996-4734 or carmen.rayfield@raleighnc.gov.
Organizers note that enrollment in the Active Adult Yearly Trip Registration program is required before signing up for any trips.
“Join us for a visit to Hope Reins, a place where hope and healing truly come to life. Joey, a horse whose remarkable journey is told in the true story Joey: How a Blind Rescue Horse Helped Others Learn to See by Jennifer Marshall Bleakley, legacy continues to inspire,” according to event information.
At Hope Reins “children facing their own crises are paired with rescued horses, discovering that healing is possible and that no one is ever forgotten,” organizers said.
For more information about these and other travel opportunities offered by Raleigh’s Active Adult Centers, residents can visit the city website.
