25 New Hobbies to Try in Your First Year at Brice Pointe
What will you do with more time to call your own?
At Brice Pointe, maintenance-free living will mean fewer chores competing for your attention — and more opportunities to explore interests, discover hidden talents and simply have more fun. With Brice Pointe amenities right outside your door, plus the rivers, waterways, history and culture of New Bern nearby, opportunities are nearly limitless.
Here are 25 possibilities to put on your future get-to-do list.
- Pick up a paintbrush. Try watercolor, acrylics or another medium in Brice Pointe’s art studio. You may discover an artistic side you never knew you had.
- Roll out your yoga mat. Add yoga to your routine with a class that builds flexibility, balance and strength while giving you a relaxing way to start — or end — the day.
- Become a birder. Grab a pair of binoculars and spot the birds of coastal North Carolina. Explore the natural surroundings at Brice Pointe or venture to local birding destinations such as Glenburnie Park and Latham Whitehurst Nature Park.
- Grow something delicious. Till a spot in the Brice Pointe community garden and try your hand at tomatoes, herbs, peppers or whatever suits your green thumb.
- Dig deeper. Take gardening a step further by learning about native plants. The North Carolina Native Plant Society’s Central Coastal Plain Chapter is based in New Bern.
- Make a splash. Turn swimming or water aerobics into a regular hobby in Brice Pointe’s heated indoor pool.
- Paddle Carolina Lake. Learn the basics of kayaking, then graduate to paddling the Trent and Neuse rivers.
- Learn to sail. New Bern’s location at the meeting of two rivers makes it a natural place to get interested in sailing. Learn the ropes yourself or follow local racing at nearby Blackbeard Sailing Club.
- Get back on your bike. Enjoy a leisurely ride through Carolina Colours or make a day trip out of exploring sections of the East Coast Greenway.
- Try pickleball. Pick up a paddle and learn why this social sport has become so popular. Carolina Colours offers pickleball courts, with additional opportunities to play around New Bern.
- Hit the links. With the championship Carolina Colours Golf Course next door, Brice Pointe will make it easy to work on your swing — or finally learn the game.
- Paint some pottery. Head downtown to The Accidental Artist, where beginners and seasoned creatives alike can choose a piece of pottery and turn it into something uniquely their own.
- Write your memoir. You’ve collected a lifetime of stories. Start putting them on paper, whether you write for yourself, your family or generations to come.
- Start a book club. Pick the first title, invite a few neighbors and make Brice Pointe’s library your headquarters for good books and even better discussions.
- Become a local history buff. With 300+ years of history to explore in New Bern, you’ll find plenty to learn about. Start with Tryon Palace and see where your curiosity takes you.
- Take up photography. Carolina Lake, the rivers, historic downtown New Bern and the nearby coastline offer an ever-changing supply of subjects to capture.
- Learn the local flora. Combine walking, photography and nature study by getting to know the wildflowers and native plants found throughout eastern North Carolina.
- Get cookin’. Pick up new cooking techniques at our chef’s demonstrations, experiment with new recipes at home or turn visits to local farmers markets into culinary inspiration.
- Become a wine connoisseur. Explore varietals, regions and food pairings — then put your newfound knowledge to enjoyable use over dinner with friends.
- Try horseback riding on the coast. Make an adventure of it with a day trip to Cedar Island or the Outer Banks, where coastal scenery can give a familiar pastime an entirely new perspective.
- Build something with a 3D printer. Have an idea for the perfect garden accessory, piece of home décor or ingenious little gadget? Explore 3D printing through the Neuse Regional Libraries and turn your idea into something tangible.
- Become a bridge player. Whether you’re learning the game or brushing up on your bidding, a regular bridge group can provide equal parts challenge, strategy and conversation.
- Learn a few dance steps. From ballroom to line dancing, learning to dance is an entertaining way to keep moving — especially when friends join in.
- Volunteer for a cause you love. Put your experience and talents to work for a local nonprofit, environmental organization, cultural group or another cause that matters to you.
- Start a hobby of trying new hobbies. Why choose just one? Take an art class one month, join a cycling group the next and try something completely unexpected after that. With more freedom in your day, curiosity itself can become a pastime.
More time for what interests you
One of the best things about your the Brice Pointe lifestyle may be having the freedom to decide what each day looks like. And chances are, you’ll find a neighbor who would love to join you.
From Priority List to Future Resident: What Happens at the Home Reservation Stage
You’ve already taken an important first step by joining the Brice Pointe Priority List. The Home Reservation stage brings your future into even clearer focus.
With your home reservation deposit, you’ll move forward with selecting your Brice Pointe home and making specific choices for your future residence. It’s an opportunity to turn “someday” plans into something much more tangible — the home you’ll live in, the neighbors you’ll get to know and perhaps even a few of the hobbies you’ll pursue when you get here.
Ready to take the next step? Contact us to learn more about making your Home Reservation and selecting your future home.