Windsong News

The Future Looks Bright for Active Adults

Well, it’s going to be brighter, later for everyone, beginning this Sunday, March 13, as we “spring forward” one hour for Daylight Saving Time 2022!
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Active Adults Wonder: What’s In a Name?

Names are important, so much so that we’re encouraged to recognize the strength and meanings of our names in “Celebrate Your Name Week,” the first full week of March.

The observance began in 1997, after onomatology* hobbyist Jerry Hill encouraged people worldwide to learn more about – and celebrate – their names. At the time, Hill conducted research about others who shared his name, and was intrigued by what he learned about his name doppelgangers.

February Made Us Shiver

A Boomer Poem, inspired by American Pie, by Don McLean

A long, long time ago

I can still remember when doing yard work made me smile

But I knew if I had the chance

I could use that time to dance

Or maybe nap in the courtyard for a while

Active Adults Enjoy Backyard Birds

February may start out with a focus on groundhogs, but it is officially a month “for the birds.”

Since 1994, February has been designated “National Bird-Feeding Month,” after bird enthusiast John Porter read a resolution into the Congressional Record. With changing habitats, natural food sources run a little low in February, so filling the feeders gives a nutritional boost to birds who over-winter in Georgia, as well as those who tend to migrate early.

Active Adults Relate to Thrills & Chills of Winter Olympics

A little less fanfare, perhaps (certainly fewer fans in the stands), but the 2022 Winter Olympics are going on as scheduled in Beijing, China, with Opening Ceremonies held Friday (February 4), and events continuing through Sunday, February 20.

We’re all familiar with the traditional events: skiing (alpine, cross-country, freestyle), ski-jumping, figure-skating, speed skating, hockey, snowboarding (yes, 35-year-old Shaun White is competing again this year!), even curling (watched it for years, still can’t figure out exactly how it’s played…).

Active Adults Celebrate Heart Month with Healthy Homes

It’s no coincidence that we celebrate both Valentine’s Day and Heart Month in February. Those sparkly red hearts everywhere are great reminders to both honor our loved ones and pay closer attention to our heart health!

And since you probably love your Windsong home, here are a few tips to help you improve and maintain a healthy heart with things you can do at home:

Windsong Celebrates its 1000th Homebuyers!

December marked an important milestone for the Windsong Properties family as the newest residents of Marlowe in Woodstock became the company’s 1000th homebuyers. Ronald and Sondra Nierenberg moved into their new home in December and recently were joined by Windsong Properties CEO Mark Carruth and members of the leadership, sales and building teams for a surprise celebration.

Do What You Love

Do What You Love

A Boomer Poem – inspired by e.e. cummings, Nelson Mandela, and Dr. Seuss

It always seems impossible until it is done

Nelson Mandela once said

That certainly applies to January days

When we don’t want to rise from our beds

Boomers Enjoy Their Best Days

Retirement is a strange word.

Traditionally, it means “to withdraw to or from some place,” as in, “I retired to my room to read,” or its most mainstream definition, leaving a job after reaching a milestone.

With our health and lifestyles being what they are, retirement from one’s job opens up a whole new catalog of opportunities, new adventures, our best days!

Do you have a plan for the best days ahead?

Best Ways for Boomers to Step Out of Comfort Zones

“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” ~ Neale Donald Walsch

As we know, though, most New Year’s Resolutions are abandoned in the first few months (if not weeks) after they’re made, and research reveals that fear of change is a big reason why this is so.