by Beth Holden | May 8, 2017 | Active Seniors, Community, Events, Family, General, Health, Independent Living, Volunteers, Wellness
Now that you have retired, what are you doing with all of your free time? The Administration for Community Living has declared this Older American Month and is asking the same question. They are challenging us to Age Out Loud: Are you taking charge? Are you striving...
by Beth Holden | Apr 28, 2017 | Active Seniors, Community, Events, General, Independent Living, Volunteers
“OLLI provides a challenge and stimulus to areas of knowledge and thinking, which stimulates my creativity, sparks long-forgotten areas of interest, and helps me discover new insights and thinking.” (OLLI member) – The Organized Mind: Thinking Straight in...
by Beth Holden | Apr 21, 2017 | Active Seniors, Community, Culinary, Events, General, Independent Living
Cheers! If it’s Wednesday, everyone knows the Dining Services will be hosting “Appy Hour” later in the afternoon. This popular event happens in North Village at The Springs and South Village at The Willow Springs, our residents’ hospitality bars. Before dinner the two...
by Beth Holden | Apr 12, 2017 | Community, Gardening, Independent Living
Spring is in full bloom on the Springmoor campus. From the azaleas to the dogwoods, from the gardens to the hallways, from the orchids to the bunnies, from the tulips to the phlox: you will find magnificant spring colors everywhere. The gardeners have tilled their...
by Beth Holden | Apr 7, 2017 | Active Seniors, Community, Family, General, Health, Independent Living
“As a full-body workout is optimal for all over muscle-growth, puzzle building can be considered a full-brain workout. The brain is comprised of two sides, the left and right. The right side is responsible for emotions, creativity and intuitive thought, while the left...
by Beth Holden | Apr 3, 2017 | Active Seniors, Family, Fitness, General, Health, Independent Living, Wellness
The Capital Area Greenway system in Raleigh has over 100 miles of trails. And the 3,700-acre system continues to grow! Have you walked a trail lately? The 28 trails are located throughout Wake County and make for a great walk around the lake, through the woods or to a...