Aging in Full Bloom: Nature, Community, and Care for the People We Love
Free Community Class — Aging in Full Bloom: Nature, Community, and Care for the People We Love
Date & Time: October 29, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Wrong Way’s River Lodge (191 Amboy Rd, Asheville, NC 28806)
Cost: Free (In-Person RSVP Required; Virtual Attendance Available via YouTube)
About the Event:
Caring for an aging parent or partner? Hoping to age well yourself? You are not alone.
Join us for an open, practical conversation with Annie Spindler, Founder and Executive Director of Elderflower, facilitated by Integrative Family Medicine. Elderflower is a unique, farm-based adult day program in Fairview focused on connection, purpose, and the outdoors.
In this discussion, we will explore:
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Navigating caregiver burnout, guilt, and tricky conversations with loved ones who insist they are fine.
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Recognizing when a family member needs additional support and understanding your options.
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The healing impact of gardening, tending animals, and spending time outdoors as we age.
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Why connection, nature, and purpose matter deeply in later life.
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Small, actionable steps you can start taking this week.
You’ll leave with helpful ideas, actionable tools, and the reminder that no one has to navigate this journey alone. Stay after the presentation for an interactive Q&A!
About the Speaker:
Annie Spindler is the Founder and Executive Director of Elderflower, a farm-based adult day program located in Fairview, NC. [INSERT SHORT BIO: e.g., With a passion for community-centered care and nature-based wellness, Annie brings over X years of experience supporting older adults and their family caregivers in Western North Carolina.]