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 | Jul 31, 2017 | Active Seniors, Community, General, Health, Independent Living, Wellness
Simplifying your life isn’t just about removing the physical clutter out of your cabinets; it’s meant to make us look a little bit closer at our lifestyle and eliminate the things that keep us from truly enjoying life. In today’s fast-paced world, the idea of sitting...
by Beth Holden | Jul 21, 2017 | Active Seniors, Community, Gardening, General, Independent Living
Most mornings you will find the Springmoor Garden Club, a group of almost thirty gardeners: pulling weeds, watering plants or picking their vegetables. They are early risers and up and out before it is too hot each day. The season starts in April and will run through...
by Beth Holden | Jul 12, 2017 | Active Seniors, Community, General, Independent Living
Your first visit to a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) involves research and planning. Where to go, what to look for and what questions to ask will require researching as well as visiting different communities in the area. With each phone call and visit,...
by Beth Holden | Jun 30, 2017 | Active Seniors, Community, Culinary, Events, Family, General, Independent Living
It’s time for an All-American Independence Day. What’s better than apple pie or juicy slice of watermelon, a hot dog with all the fixin’s or a delicious hamburger with fresh lettuce and tomatoes? Top it all off with fireworks and baseball and you have the perfect...
