by Beth Holden | Mar 9, 2017 | Active Seniors, Fitness, General, Health, Independent Living, Wellness
Line up, step up, turn it up and let’s start dancing… …with The Temptations. You got a smile so bright You know you could have been a candle I’m holding you so tight You know you could have been a handle The way you swept me off my feet You know you...
by Beth Holden | Mar 6, 2017 | Active Seniors, Community, General, Independent Living, Volunteers
It began with an announcement in her church bulletin. Marie Jones read an article about The North Carolina Literacy Council’s need for volunteers. They were teaming up with her church to teach tutors. With her children managing their own households, her...
by Beth Holden | Feb 24, 2017 | Active Seniors, Community, Family, General, Independent Living
This week, we asked the residents to write our story. It’s February, so we are sharing the love with you. Julie & Alex Lewis They say,” The more you focus on the good stuff, the more good stuff you will find”. We came to Springmoor to focus on the good that is...
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 | Jan 20, 2017 | Active Seniors, Fitness, General, Health, Independent Living, Wellness
January is the month to set new goals for the year. After the merry month of December, exercising and eating healthier are at the top of everyone’s list. Our Wellness Director, Kari Richie, and our Instructors, Kris Lawyer and Becky Boulo, offer a few suggestions to...