The Community Garden on the campus at Salemtowne is one of beauty and joy. Residents Kay Snavely and Carolyn Stokes not only help with flowers and tomatoes in the garden, but they also started a butterfly waystation. These butterflies are tagged and tracked. They share about this process. [...]
Friends Homes in Greensboro recently held a Music in the Courtyard event for residents and visitors. Residents and guests came together to enjoy live music, tasty treats, and quality time during a pleasant spring afternoon. Prospective community members were also invited to join in to get a feel [...]
Brookhaven Nature Park backs up onto Magnolia Glen's beautiful 12 acre campus in the heart of North Raleigh. Established in 1973, Brookhaven Nature Park is a natural park spanning over 26 acres. The park has miles of natural walking trails through the forest and is restorative in every sense. [...]
Imagine a restaurant where the same customers return every day and bring selective and sophisticated palates. It is a scenario that could strike fear in the most accomplished chefs and describes a lifestyle that residents in Triangle and Triad retirement communities have come to expect. The elevated culinary scene [...]
Rehabilitation patients at Salemtowne have a wonderfully sunny courtyard, the Rehab Courtyard Garden, in which to practice navigating sidewalks, grassy surfaces, or even brick stairs like they may have at home. Two long-time friends of Salemtowne who have been donors, board members and are now residents, have transformed the space into a beautiful garden [...]
Salemtowne has a robust schedule of activities, both annual and seasonal. The Salemtowne campus comprises over 120 acres of extraordinary amenities. The plaza is a favorite gathering place for residents year round, but has a special appeal when the backdrop of the woods creates an amazing display of color. The plaza offers a comfortable and convenient place for residents to gather [...]
The Community Garden at Salemtowne provides a place for residents to enjoy a love and activity they likely enjoyed before moving to the community. When asked about these attraction, Larry Lovvorn, a resident and pro-gardener shares, "I would think for some people, this would certainly be a very positive attraction. Plus the trails help you get a lot of physical activity."[...]
The Optimal Living® Program at Cambridge Village of Apex is a health and wellness strategy that is personalized for each individual resident and their unique needs. Patrick Schrader, the Wellness Director at Cambridge Village of Apex, shares about an Educational Fitness Seminar led by industry professionals. [...]
The Community Garden at Salemtowne brings together residents in a united cause. Resident and pro-gardener Larry Lovvorn says, "Getting fresh produce is good. Plus working with the soil is recuperative. As you can see, flowers are important for our butterflies. We have the Monarch butterfly spot here. We track these butterflies all over the eastern hemisphere. [...]
This past week, Retirement Resource Guide visited Heritage Greens in Greensboro for a very special party. Jean Lane, a community resident who was born in 1920 near Burlington, celebrated her 103rd birthday. Jean said her secret to longevity has been clean living, spending time with people, and visiting the beach. [...]
