Making room at the table As the holidays approach, it’s a time of year many of us look forward to — but what no one likes to talk about is the holidays hit different when you're older. While the rest of us are caught up in the chaos of shopping, decorating, and planning, there's an awful lot of people in our community who might be watching it all from the sidelines. We talk a lot about holiday spirit, but what does that actually

Since 2013, Birmingham has extensively studied senior services, noting very compelling statistics on a quickly expanding senior...

Next’s new chapter For the past 48 years, the Birmingham Public Schools provided area seniors a dedicated space to gather, learn and...

When Next Becomes a Lifeline. The profound transitions we experience as we age was something I did not truly appreciate until I began...

For the past few months, Next has been exploring Japan through our comprehensive cultural series. This special programming has brought to...

For nearly 50 years, Next has been our community's best-kept secret — perhaps because the most meaningful connections often happen...

Next takes pride in offering programming that is unique, educational and inspiring while ensuring accessibility for all who want to...

Many of us remember our college years. I went to Michigan State University with 50,000 other students. It was big and admittedly at...

We are frequently asked, how can Next provide so many programs and services with such a small staff and limited resources? I have a one...

The city of Birmingham, like the rest of the country, is watching its population age. This is both a challenge and an opportunity. From...