Mountain Aging Partners

08/31/2026

⚾️ A Day at the Ballpark! ⚾️

The Mountain Connections group had a great time visiting McCormick Field today! We gazed onto the field and took a trip through Asheville’s rich baseball history. 🧢

We learned about legendary players and baseball figures who have connections to Asheville —and discovered just how many names our local team has had over the years!

And of course, we couldn’t forget one of the most unique recent names: the Asheville Tourists’ temporary transformation into the Asheville Snot Otters, celebrating our local hellbender! 🦎⚾️

It was a fun day of history, stories, and connection—and a great reminder that there’s always something new to discover right here in our own community! Mountain Aging Partners - Adult Day

08/28/2026

08/24/2026

🎈💯 A CENTURY OF EVA! 💯🎈

Eva turned 100 years young and was treated to a BIG celebration at Jackson Park! 🎉 Community-Dining Coordinator Heather pulled out all the stops, creating a beautiful birthday party filled with food, fun, friendship, and plenty of love.

So many wonderful people came out to celebrate Eva and show her just how much she means to them—including Sandra, who also happened to be celebrating a birthday! 🎂 A huge Happy Birthday to Sandra, too!

There were hot dogs, chips, dips, and a delicious cake to satisfy everyone's sweet tooth. Add balloons galore and beautiful weather, and it was the perfect recipe for a day full of smiles! ☀️🎈

Eva also reminded us that she was born in 1926, the same year as Queen Elizabeth II—and, perhaps even more interestingly, the one and only Marilyn Monroe! Oooo-la-la! 💃✨ Two bombshells born in the same year! 😉

08/24/2026

Adventures Are Calling! 🚌🌿🐐

Adult Day–Henderson participants are having a ball on their day outings! Whether it’s swinging at a local park, petting the famous goats at Carl Sandburg’s home, or taking a leisurely walk along a beautiful trail, there are always places to go and new things to explore.

Thanks to the recent blessing of outing vans for both Adult Day–Henderson and Adult Day–Buncombe, a whole new world of adventure possibilities has opened up! 🚌✨

Because life is meant to be lived—and there’s a big, beautiful world waiting just outside the door! 💚

08/20/2026

Aging Resources of WNC Expo!

The Aging Resource of WNC Expo at Blue Ridge Mall brought together a fantastic variety of businesses and community resources—including Mountain Aging Partners! 💙

MAP’s very own Lauren Allison and Joe Jones were there to guide, answer questions, and inspire attendees. We love being part of events that connect our community with the resources they need!

If you or someone you know needs answers, resources, or a little help navigating the aging journey, reach out to the MAP Helpline at (828) 692-4203. 📞

Mountain Aging Partners — No One Ages Alone. 💙

08/20/2026

Noodle Ball, Laughter & Good Times! 🏐😂

Noodle Ball was in the air at MAP’s Community-Dining—and so was the laughter! Our clients love activities that are fun, engaging, and just challenging enough to keep everyone on their toes. Because let’s be honest…everything is better when you can laugh about it! 💙

And guess what? Community-Dining has room for 10 more fun-loving clients! 🎉

If you know someone in the Hendersonville area who could benefit from good food, great company, fun activities, and plenty of laughter, we’d love to welcome them!

👉 Learn more at mapnc.org

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08/20/2026

Thank You, Hendersonville Rotary!

We happily welcomed members of the Hendersonville Rotary Club this week as they rolled up their sleeves to help with a facility project! 💪☀️

They generously gave us their time, muscle, and willingness to tackle the heat and grime as they moved stacked pallets to Adult Day-Henderson, where they’ll be put to good use in creative woodworking projects for participants. And what couldn’t be repurposed? Off to the dump it went! 😉

A BIG shout-out to Rotary President, Greg Bennett, Steve Maynard, Ben Gibbs, and Al Falzone for going the extra mile for MAP.

Thank you, Hendersonville Rotary, for your service, generosity, and willingness to get your hands dirty! We appreciate you! ❤️

08/14/2026

🎲 A little friendly competition at MAP Adult Day! 🎲

MAP Adult Day Volunteer Jim Tebay brought a new game for our crew to try today—Left, Right, Center!

There was plenty of laughter as everyone learned the game, figured out the rules, and discovered an important lesson along the way…

Some of us have TWO LEFTS! 😂

A big thank-you to Jim for sharing his time, introducing us to a new game, and creating another opportunity for connection, laughter, and fun. ❤️

08/10/2026

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• Over the age of 18.
• Residents of North Carolina.
• Able to travel independently.
• Unable to legally operate a motor vehicle in North Carolina.
Or
• Provide care for an individual that meets the criteria above.
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