Pro-gardener and Salemtowne resident Larry Lovvorn shares about Salemtowne’s community garden. Gardening provides a host of benefits. Vegetables fresh from the vine are a summer delight and gardening has wonderful health benefits. But perhaps what residents of Salemtowne enjoy most is the social interaction the community garden provides. [...]
Carolyn Stokes, a resident of Salemtowne, found that several residents had a love for butterflies. This resulted in a Butterfly Garden being added to the Community Garden. Stokes said, "We planted this garden last year. We are a Monarch Way Station, which means we are registered with the Monarch National Group. [...]
Jody Clayton, the Business Development Director at Heritage Greens, shares the history behind this beloved Farmer's Market. Clayton said, “This idea sprung up a few years ago. It’s not new but we’ve really honed it in over the few years we’ve been doing it. [...]
David Sexton, Executive Director of Abbotswood at Stonehenge welcomed the Retirement Resource Guide to join in on the fun at their 21st Annual Pig Pickin’. Residents and their families were invited to come together and celebrate a new summer. The delicious traditional fixin’s were prepared [...]
Retirement Resource Guide recently attended a Spring Fashion Show at Magnolia Glen, a Kisco senior living community in Raleigh. Sherron Leigh, the Wellness Director at Magnolia Glen was on hand to share details of the event. Magnolia Glen partnered with Chicos, who provided clothing for residents to model. [...]
The Optimal Living Program at Cambridge Village of Apex is a health and wellness program that is personalized to individual residents. Fitness Coaching is a key element of the Optimal Living Program and Wellness Director Patrick Schrader shares how that aspect is personalized to individuals. [...]
Today’s Featured Amenity can be found in North Raleigh at Magnolia Glen. Kara Smith, a member of the Sales Team has been with Magnolia Glen for just about a year and shares her background and what makes Magnolia Glen so special. Smith said, "Magnolia Glen has been here for just over 20 years. [...]
A community’s fitness program is one of the most important elements to a happy, healthy and full life. Patrick Schrader, the Wellness Director at Cambridge Village of Apex, talks about his background and different aspects of the Optimal Living Program. [...]
The Optimal Living Program at Cambridge Village of Apex is unique in the industry and a fantastic way for residents to keep happy, healthy, and fit. Patrick Schrader, the Wellness Director, shares more about the fitness aspects of Optimal Living. [...]
Springmoor was the first Life Care Plan Community in the Raleigh area and offers a wide variety of amenities to its residents. With spring well on its way, it’s time to start thinking about gardening. Springmoor prepares garden space for residents who enjoy this pastime to fill with plants of their choosing. [...]
