by Elizabeth Forsythe | Apr 4, 2022 | Active Seniors, Community, Continuing Care, Family, General, Independent Living, Volunteers
In April of 2022, Peg is celebrating being a Springmoor resident for 8 years. She says, “I can truthfully say I’ve never regretted moving in for one day. It’s a wonderful place—the other residents, the staff, and the beautiful grounds—there’s nowhere else like it in...
by Elizabeth Forsythe | Mar 14, 2022 | Active Seniors, Community, Fitness, General, Health, Independent Living, Wellness
Growing up in Michigan, Kari thought she would be an elementary school teacher or work at a gym or hospital. While in college, she completed a three-month internship at a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in Grand Rapids. “When I started there, that was my...
by Elizabeth Forsythe | Feb 25, 2022 | Active Seniors, Community, General, Independent Living, Volunteers
Do you enjoy reading and socializing? Discussing fiction or nonfiction? Exploring the big ideas of the day? Joining a book club might be for you! It has been estimated that 5 million Americans belong to book discussion groups. These book lovers gather to discuss...
by Elizabeth Forsythe | Feb 11, 2022 | Active Seniors, Community, General, Independent Living
Beth became a member of the Springmoor team in January 1996. Typically, we enjoy mild weather in Raleigh, but Hurricane Fran hit that fall. Flooding—combined with downed trees and power lines—prevented some staff from reaching our campus. Beth made it to work somehow....
by Elizabeth Forsythe | Jan 31, 2022 | Active Seniors, Community, General, Independent Living, Volunteers
Founded in 1984, Springmoor was the first full-service retirement community to open in Raleigh, North Carolina. Our residents come from diverse backgrounds and hail from all parts of the country. Regardless of where they were born or what they did for a living, they...
by Elizabeth Forsythe | Jan 12, 2022 | Active Seniors, Community, General, Independent Living, Volunteers
Now that the hectic holiday season is over, you may find yourself looking forward to a quieter January and the opportunity to read some good books. The Springmoor library has a number of recent additions, some of which are on Publishers Weekly bestsellers lists. Mitch...
