by Beth Holden | Mar 13, 2017 | Active Seniors, Events, General, Independent Living, Volunteers
“Being able to read at grade level is a predictor of success and high school graduation,” says Kati Mullan, executive director of Read and Feed. “If you can read, you can do anything.” Springmoor welcomes Heather Cross, Read and Feed’s Volunteer Coordinator, to our...
by Beth Holden | Feb 7, 2017 | Active Seniors, Community, Events, General, Independent Living, Volunteers
Dorothea Dix Hospital was once home for 2,700 patients diagnosed with mental illness. In 1974, there were 282 buildings on 2,300 acres in downtown Raleigh. Parts of the original property have been sold or leased to N.C. State University and the City of Raleigh. Today,...
by Beth Holden | Jan 30, 2017 | Active Seniors, Community, Culinary, Events, Independent Living
You are invited… to a Wine and Cheese Social Each quarter, the residents are treated to a Wine and Cheese Social in The Springs and The Willow Springs. Luke Campbell, our Dining Services Director, has brought his wine expertise to these wonderful events. The Wine He...
by Beth Holden | Dec 29, 2016 | Active Seniors, Community, Events, General, Independent Living
As the New Year rolls in, we are happy to welcome new members to the Springmoor Residents Association and thank those that have served this year. The Executive Committee, along with seventeen other committees, is a wonderful group of residents who serve as advisory...
by Beth Holden | Dec 16, 2016 | Active Seniors, Culinary, Events, General, Independent Living
In honor of National Pastry Day we celebrate with treats from our Pastry Chef, Terra Hunt. She received her degree from the Culinary Arts program at Wake Tech Community College with an emphasis in baking and pastries. We are lucky to have her in our kitchen preparing...
by Beth Holden | Dec 15, 2016 | Active Seniors, Community, Events, General, Independent Living
Our December calendar is packed with musical productions and food events, day trips, afternoon ballets and candle teas. Activities to celebrate the holidays are planned almost everyday. There is so much entertainment on the schedule this month that you will need to...