Living in Retirement Years


Kernersville is a great place to enjoy special years. Family, fitness, service and recreation offers many options to spend your time. Kernersville also is the location of choice for people desiring to live closer to family. Kernersville is appealing because of its moderate climate and high quality of life. Whatever reason brings people here, they don’t want to leave.

“Retirement is when you stop living at work and begin working at living.”

Popular with the seniors is the Senior Enrichment Center in the lower level of the library and operated by the Shepherd’s Center.

A variety of classes teach new skills, such as use of computers, as well as providing services such as tax preparation. Some just gather for bridge and as a social outlet.

Kernersville’s moderate climate provides opportunities for outdoor recreation. Kernersville is home to eight town-owned parks, some with walking trails. 4th of July Park provides several loops of walking trails and also a dog park. Nearby Triad Park features miles of trails and a new amphitheater for concerts and other entertainment. The region is home to eight golf courses, all within a 20 minute drive from Kernersville.

A critical piece to retirement living is the variety of housing options available for seniors. New condominium living, patio homes, assisted living and skilled nursing care facilities have all been developed recently. You can spend more of your time enjoying the high quality of life in Kernersville. That is what retirement is all about.