Marketing Director Julie Tampa & Marketing coordinator, Ginny Trigg of Penick Village, www.penickvillage.org, join forces with Francy Thompson of Total Design Solutions in Southern Pines, www.tdsinteriordesign.com, to discuss some innovative programs that Penick Village is offering its new residents and those that are in the process of selling their primary residences prior to making a move to Penick Village. As Julie Tampa says, “moving is not easy and before our potential residents start having issues that make it difficult to move as we age, we are glad that Total Design Solutions can offer such a valuable & necessary service”.
Penick Village is about to celebrate its 50th anniversary in April of 2014. Ginny & Julie discuss the active renovation plans that are going on at Penick Village in Southern Pines. Francy Thompson of Total Design Solutions outlines some of the challenges of transitioning from a home built in the 70’s thru 90’s and what steps must be taken from consolidating, staging and downsizing.
Penick Village is located at 500 E. Rhode Island Ave. Southern Pines, 910 692-0300. Total Design Solutions is located in Southern Pines at 910 638-9898.




Karen is welcomed back as a guest to discuss her new Bikram Yoga Studio on Bell Ave. in Southern Pines. She speaks of the methodology behind the Bikram method and the many physiological, psychological & biochemical benefits that Yoga offers; not to mention weight loss and improved balance. Her enthusiasm is compelling and contagious. She walks us through her training experience and the classes she is offering at the beautifully renovated building that now houses the Yoga studio. Her sister, Teresa Hipp, who is a student in the classes, gives direct testimony to the positive outcomes from her experience. Karen also discusses the food industry, supplements & her store, Natures Own,