A Perfect Area for Students, Professionals & First Time Buyers
Breezewood - A collection of condo units in the very heart of Greenville. Located off of Arlington Boulevard, close to area shopping, commercial district and major thoroughfares, it is a convenient and affordable option in our market. Most units consist of 2 Bedrooms & 2 Baths and offer square footages from 900-1400SF. Prices are from low to mid $80s into the $115k range. All exterior maintenance is included via the HOA with reasonable dues. Also onsite is a relaxing pool! Sit on your balcony today and enjoy the view! To search all BREEZEWOOD properties, visit us online @ www.Remax-Greenville-NC.com!
Prescription Drugs - Can't Afford the Drugs You Can't Live Without?
A Pitt County program is offering some help!
The Pitt County Council on Aging is working to identify and assist seniors with limited incomes in applying for the Low Income Subsidy and/or NCRx to help with prescription drug expenses.
Anyone on Medicare can get Medicare prescription drug coverage; those with limited income and resources may also be eligible for Extra Help to pay for Medicare prescription drug plan premiums, annual deductibles, and prescription co-payments. Extra Help is estimated to be worth an average of $3,900 per year, and many people are unaware they qualify.
Anyone on Medicare who has full Medicaid coverage, whose Medicare Part B premium is paid by the state, or who receives SSI benefits is automatically qualified for Extra Help and does not need to complete an application.
Those who do not qualify for the full federal "Extra Help" subsidy may qualify for North Carolina's NCRx Program. The program provides up to $29 per month toward the monthly premium of a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan that participates in NCRx. Staff at the Pitt County Council on Aging can assist with NCRx applications in addition to assisting with applications for Extra Help. Call 752-1717, ext. 10 for more information or to file an application.
Services offered by the Pitt County Council on Aging:
Information and Referral (Senior InfoLine)
An information and referral service that provides seniors, family members, caregivers and others access to information and assistance for the elderly. Senior Info Line representatives will answer your questions and/or direct you to the appropriate agency. Read More...
Home Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels)
Weekday meal delivered to home bound elderly, ages 60 and over, who are unable to prepare their own meals and have no one else to do it for them. Meals meet 1/3 of the RDA for vitamins and nutrients. Read More...
Senior Centers
Seniors ages 60 and over are offered programs targeted to meet their social, educational, physical and recreational interests. A lunch is also served to those who meet the eligibility criteria.
(Lunch is served at the Fountain Wellness Center on Wednesdays only)
** Seniors interested in eating lunch, must complete a registration process to determine eligibility before a lunch can be served. Read More...
Caregivers
Volunteer-based program designed to provide seniors with 1-3 hours of service per week. Services include friendly visiting, assistance with grocery shopping, errands, general transportation, etc. Read More...
Volunteers cannot assist with personal care or housecleaning.
Medical Transportation
Transportation to medical appointments for seniors ages 60 and over who do not receive Medicaid. Funds are occasionally available to transport disabled individuals under 60 who do not receive Medicaid.
Individuals receiving Medicaid need to contact the Department of Social Services at (252) 902-1110 or (252) 902-1111. Read More...
Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program (S.H.I.I.P.)
Volunteers are trained by the NC Department of Insurance S.H.I.I.P. office, to provide free information, counseling and education to Medicare beneficiaries and their family members about: Medicare, Medicare Supplements, Long Term Care Insurance, and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans.
Nutritional Supplement Program
Boost and Ensure products are sold to participants at reduced prices.
Eligibility-income must be below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level.
An application must be completed and Ensure requires a prescription from the client's physician. Read More...
S.P.I.C.E. for Life (Senior Safety Prevention Intervention and Community Education)
Grant program funded-only offered when funds are available.
Targets seniors ages 60 and over who are at a high risk for loss of independence due to a decrease in safety and ability to function within the home. By partnering with Therapeutic Life Center, an occupational therapist is sent into homes to complete an assessment. The program then pays for equipment, installation and modifications (inside the home only) that are recommended by the occupational therapist.
Eligibility: 60 years of age or older, High risk for home accidents,Income under 150% of the Federal Poverty Level. Read More...
Life Enrichment/Recreational Programs:
Computer Classes
Various levels ranging from beginner courses to the Internet. The classes are offered at the Pitt County Council on Aging (1717 W. 5th Street) and are taught by an instructor from Pitt Community College. Seniors ages 65 and older $10 per course. Those under 65 pay $65 per course.
Information courtesy of Deryck Wilson, Realtor with RE/MAX Preferred Realty - A Senior Advocate
www.Remax-Greenville-NC.com
Arrrrrggh. GO Pirates! 32 Days Until Kickoff!
Only one week remains for East Carolina fans to purchase football season tickets for the 2009 campaign, and with less than 800 available, the Pirates are again nearing the opportunity to play in front of full-capacity crowds at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium this fall.
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The ECU Athletics Ticket Office will continue to sell all season ticket packages until a 5 p.m., Friday, Aug. 7 deadline. Earlier this summer, ECU announced that there are no individual tickets available for the Pirates' season opener against Appalachian State Sept. 5 and now likely face a similar situation for the Virginia Tech contest Nov. 5.
In addition to the matchups with the Mountaineers and Hokies, popular designated games against UCF (Family Weekend) and Rice (Homecoming) will also be anticipated sell-outs which would require a season ticket as the only guaranteed means of admission.
Tickets : www.ECUPirates.com or by calling the Ticket Office at 1-800-DIAL-ECU.
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Retiring Soon?
A lot of Americans will be! - Greenville and Pitt County is the place to be for Senior Living!
At age 78, Helen Walter says she has no desire to sit around knitting or watching soap operas like many people her age might choose. Give her a bat, ball and a sunny day instead.
Walter, a member of the "Ole Rascals" Senior Games 65-and-older softball team, is among 35 local senior athletes who will leave later this week for the National Senior Games in San Francisco, Calif.
Pitt County representatives will participate in archery, badminton, bowling, golf, softball and basketball during the event which runs Aug. 1-15. They will be among a North Carolina delegation which includes 298 participants.
"This group is going to represent Greenville-Pitt County and the state of North Carolina in a national competition," said Alice Keene, coordinator for Greenville-Pitt County Senior Games. "They take a lot of pride in that and this area should be very proud of them."
The group will be competing against athletes from 49 other states and Canada.
"The level of competition in these events is high," said Kathryn Phillips, 71, who is making her third National Senior Games appearance. "In many cases, the women are a lot more physical and competitive than the men. You would be surprised."
Greenville-Pitt County Senior Games began in 1984 as one of 17 local games in the state. Participation has grown from about 45 people at that time to more than 400 each year.
The National Senior Games are held every two years. Participants qualify during their state's Senior Games held during the previous fall.
Greenville has the life most seniors want to enjoy, whether it's like Helen & participating in activities such as the NC Senior Games or enjoying our areas GOLF, BOATING, and ECU Sports! For more area information, please click HERE!
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RELEASED TODAY: New U.S. home sales rose by the largest amount in more than eight years last month, in another sign the housing market is finally bouncing back from the worst downturn in decades.
The Commerce Department said Monday that sales rose 11 percent in June to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 384,000, from an upwardly revised May rate of 346,000.
It was the strongest sales pace since November 2008 and exceeded the forecasts of economists surveyed by Thomson Reuters, who expected a pace of 360,000 units. The last time sales rose so dramatically was in December 2000.
Sales have risen for three straight months. The median sales price of $206,200, however, was down 12 percent from $234,300 a year earlier and down nearly 6 percent from $219,000 in May.
The report is another encouraging sign that the beleaguered housing sector is finally coming back to life. Last Thursday, the National Association of Realtors reported that home resales posted a monthly increase of 3.6 percent in June.
There were 281,000 new homes for sale at the end of June, down more than 4 percent from May. At the current sales pace, that represents 8.8 months of supply - the lowest level since October 2007.
Fallout from the housing crisis has played a central role in the U.S. recession, now the longest since World War II. Foreclosures have spiked, homebuilders have slashed construction, and financial companies have lost billions.
In addition, the 2009 Homebuyer's Tax Credit, which, if eligible, gives you $8,000 tax credit if you buy a home as a first-time buyer before Dec.1 2009. Check out those details HERE!
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Welcome to Greenville and Pitt County - the hub of Eastern North Carolina!
Greenville is now the retail, healthcare, educational, cultural and sports hub of Eastern North Carolina. The designation has been rightfully earned by the people of the region by both carefully preserving a rich historical heritage and displaying an energetic willingness to adapt to a changing economic and commercial world.
From every retail store you can imagine, to a world-class regional medical facility and heart center, to one of the state's largest universities and a top-notch medical school to college athletics and "Sportstown USA" recreation to high-achieving public schools to cultural opportunities akin to big-city life, Pitt County is rich in opportunity.
Progressive planning and cooperation between government, business and private citizens has allowed the Greenville MSA to maintain a careful balance between economic growth and a high quality of life for old-family residents and newcomers alike. The region continues to combine a low cost of living with ideal climate, truly superior recreational capabilities, excellent medical and educational facilities, a well-trained, eager and loyal work force and cultural amenities usually found in much larger and more cosmopolitan population centers.
Greenville offers something which is becoming increasingly rare in today's fast-paced world - a small town atmosphere ideal in which to live, work, play and raise a family and all without sacrificing any of the "big city" lures of arts and culture, shopping centers, entertainment, education and medical services. Pitt County is also home to 8 other municipalities, each with their own charm and unique atmospheres.
Whether you are visiting this region of North Carolina for recreation and relaxation or are considering becoming a part of its ever-expanding business, medical or educational communities, we welcome the chance to show you that we're dedicated to make your stay (short or life-long!) here one that is second to none.
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