Virginia Gardner

Blog :: 07-2019

Shenandoah Nat'l Park - It's Cool & there are Waterfalls!

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Hike in Shenandoah National Park to Cooling Waterfalls

Here is an idea to beat the heat with a  hike to waterfalls in Shenandoah National Park near Charlottesville and the surrounding area.

When the weather turns disgusting like this (late July 2019), with temperatures in the nineties, we have to accept that gardening is out of the [...]

Senior Living in Charlottesville: Is it time to Downsize?

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Downsizing Considerations for Seniors

Things for Seniors and families to consider when downsizing to a smaller new home. Included are links to helpful information and articles of value.

There are several things that come to mind when planning for downsizing. First of all, everyone needs to consider that downsizing can be a very emotional [...]

Senior Living in Charlottesville: Thoughts For A Retiring Single

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Are You A Retiring Single? The following issues are important things you might need to consider.

Helpful links and resources for a single retiring person to consider. This post is also useful for any senior-to-be living in the Charlottesville area.

First of all, please visit this wonderful article from Forbes:
5 Tips for the Millions of Singles Heading Into Retirement [...]