Join a local fitness class at Raleigh’s community + senior centers tailor made for retired and active adults. | Photo via City of Raleigh
Goodbye, 9 to 5. If you (or someone you know) recently retired, you might be looking for activities catering to older adults. Clock into our retirement guide, and find opportunities in Raleigh that work for you.
Get fit
If you’re not planning on slowing down in your retirement, keep moving with fitness classes designed for older Raleighites. The Triangle YMCA offers THRIVE classes + programs aimed at older adults including low-impact exercise, volunteer opportunities, and interest groups.
Volunteer
Give back to the community by volunteering at a local organization. Whether you’re interested in supporting a community center or want to volunteer outdoors, check out our full list.
Explore
It’s never too late to learn new skills while making friends. Wake Tech Community College has classes for lifelong learners, including retirement planning and foreign languages, at various community centers in Wake County. Raleigh Parks also offers aquatics, crafts, arts, theater classes, and even international travel exclusively for older adults.
Spice, Rice, and Everything Nice | 1-3:30 p.m. | JC Raulston Arboretum | $50 | Grow unusual summer edibles this summer like ginger, turmeric, and rice.
Saturday, June 21
Pride & Pilates | 10-11 a.m. | William B. Umstead State Park | Pay what you can | This donation-based mat class celebrates community + diversity, and all proceeds benefit The Trevor Project.
Every pint of blood donated can bring comfort, stability, and hope to patients with SCD. | Photo by The Blood Connection
100,000. That’s how many Americans are affected by Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)every year. This often painful and life-threatening condition affects oxygen levels in the blood, causing major health problems for patients.
People with SCD require regular blood transfusions to increase oxygen and free blocked blood vessels. That’s where you come in.The Blood Connection needs more blood donors — especially people of color — to support those in need. Every pint donated can help ease suffering and improve outcomes.
Here’s how you can support SCD patients in our community:
Make an appointment at the Glenwood Community Blood Center or a local mobile drive.
Donate blood (it only takes about an hour, or one episode of “Love Island”).
Earn $40-50 in TBC Rewards, which can be redeemed for e-gift cards.
Today is Juneteenth. Observe the day by heading to Marbles’ Juneteenth Celebration from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. At Moore Square, expect Black-owned food trucks, live performances, and lawn games, and around the museum, you’ll see live jazz music and interactive story times.
Civic
Raleigh City Council voted to approve the 2026-2029 strategic plan, which will prioritize affordable housing + supporting residents experiencing homelessness, environmental resilience, quality of life, and transportation, among other topics.
Try This
Step aside, drive thrus. Walk-up windows are all the rage in Raleigh right now. From truffle frites and champagne to smoothies and barbecue, Oak City’s top flavors are just a few steps away. Read more about eight chic walk-up windows here in Raleigh. (Raleigh Magazine)
Edu
Researchers from NC State are urging locals to brake for turtles, especially at nine hotspots in the Triangle. The College of Veterinary Medicine’s turtle rescue team took three years to identify these hotspots and said two-thirds of turtles that come to the rescue have been hit by cars with a 40-50% survival rate. (WUNC)
Community
The City of Raleigh has polled residents on what they’d like to see at the former DMV site in southeast Raleigh, and residents have pitched everything from affordable housing to a food hall. Read more about the project and what’s next for this parcel off New Bern Avenue. (The News & Observer)
History
You know Historic Yates Mill as one of the most scenic and historically rich sights in Raleigh. While the mill doesn’t process corn on the scale it used to, the waterwheel needs a $400,000 replacement, and the Yates Mill Associates is asking for community’s help for the last $100,000. Donate online. (The News & Observer)
Giveaway
This one’s music to your ears: We’ve teamed up with Coastal Credit Union to give away four concert tix to Coastal Credit Union Music Park, plus perks — an $800-value prize package. Enter before Tuesday, June 24 at noon.*
Number
$0. That’s how much it costs to post unlimited job listings on RALtoday’s Job Board. Try it now + get connected with top local talent.
Try This
Once you taste the crisp bite of these homemade pickles, store-bought will never compare. This easy, turmeric-spiced recipe delivers fresh, bright flavor in under an hour — no canning required. Give quickles a try.*
Real Estate
Isthe future of housing built in just one hour? This company is selling assembly-line constructed homes that are folded up, shipped off, and unboxed on-site.†*
Finance
$4,000 an ounce by 2026? That’s the new gold rush. Don’t be the miner who missed the claim. A gold IRA lets you hold real gold, without storage, and with modern-day tax perks. Plus, no wagon and stagecoach drama.†*
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The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
I don’t want to hear anyone saying there isn’t anything to do tonight. From Shakespeare and tarot to lunchtime learning and a popera, there’s something for everyone. If none of these are up your alley, take a peek at our full events calendar — I promise you’ll find something good.
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