January 2025
At Next, we are excited about the future! Next is a thriving 50 plus community center with 2,300 members who come to Next to find...
Jan 1


December 2024
Next takes pride in offering programming that is unique, educational and inspiring while ensuring accessibility for all that want to...
Nov 29, 2024


November 2024
As Next adapts to meet the growing needs of an expanding senior demographic, we plan to relocate to a facility better equipped with the...
Oct 23, 2024


October 2024
As a member of the Aging in Place Ad Hoc Committee formed by the city of Birmingham, we are exploring how our city can become more...
Sep 25, 2024


September 2024
If you are following the Birmingham Senior/Recreation Center building project currently being developed by the city, you realize the...
Aug 29, 2024


August 2024
The city of Birmingham’s goal of providing a new home for Next, addressing the needs of a growing and diverse older population, is well...
Jul 24, 2024
July 2024
“I hired someone over 55” was the title of a post on LinkedIn that recently caught my eye. As you can imagine, I get a lot of articles...
Jun 27, 2024


June 2024
Many of you are aware that the city of Birmingham has purchased the YMCA building at 400 East Lincoln Street to be converted to the new...
May 30, 2024


May 2024
With the increasing amount of research, especially post-Covid, you've likely come across the finding that isolation can profoundly affect...
Apr 24, 2024


April 2024
Birmingham's Big Night Out, April 4, at the Daxton The Big Night Out is more than just an event; it’s a celebration that embodies the...
Mar 27, 2024












