by Beth Holden | Nov 1, 2017 | Active Seniors, Family, General, Independent Living, Volunteers
FAMILY is a single word, with many different meanings. People have many ways of defining a family and what being a part of a family means to them. Families differ in terms of economic, cultural, social, and many other facets, but what every family has in common is...
by Beth Holden | Oct 6, 2017 | Active Seniors, Community, General, Independent Living, Volunteers
After 15 years at the helm, Springmoor Resident, Winnie Apperson has passed the torch to Mary Alice Hale. The Springmoor library is running like a well-oiled machine with the guidelines Winnie has put in place. Mary Alice agreed to step in as Committee Chairman of the...
by Beth Holden | Sep 25, 2017 | Active Seniors, Community, Events, General, Independent Living
Meraki (may-rah-kee) verb or adverb (from the Turkish “Merak”) labor of love; done with pleasure applied to tasks, usually creative or artistic Leaving a little piece of yourself (your soul, creativity or love) in your work. When you love doing something, anything, so...
by Beth Holden | Sep 15, 2017 | Active Seniors, Community, Continuing Care, Family, Health, Independent Living
This week, Bill Marley, one of Springmoor’s newest residents shares his journey to Springmoor – his new home and his new extended family. Many thoughts come to mind as Frances and I reflect on our journey to Springmoor. This journey actually began in quiet...
by Beth Holden | Sep 8, 2017 | Active Seniors, Family, Fitness, General, Independent Living
“Ma chere Mademoiselle, it is with deepest pride and greatest pleasure that we welcome you tonight and now we invite you to relax. Let us pull up a chair, as the dining room proudly presents…your dinner!” Be our guest, be our guest Put our service to the...
by Beth Holden | Aug 30, 2017 | Active Seniors, Family, General, Independent Living
A future resident called to schedule a tour last week. They said they were interested in seeing the campus described as “the one in the forest.” This certainly describes one of the most unique qualities of Springmoor. The Grounds When the property was developed, the...