by Beth Holden | May 12, 2017 | Active Seniors, General, Health, Independent Living, Wellness
“Laughter activates the body’s natural relaxation response. It’s like internal jogging, providing a good massage to all internal organs while also toning abdominal muscles.” (Dr. Gulshan Sethi, Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeon at the Tucson Medical Center and University...
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 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...
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 | 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...
by Beth Holden | Oct 24, 2016 | Active Seniors, Community, Fitness, Gardening, General, Health, Independent Living, Wellness
If you are trying to find our new residents, Sally and John Neal, check the Fitness Center first! These two arrived at Springmoor in June and have taken advantage of many of our exercise classes, the saltwater lap pool, the surrounding parks and neighborhoods, the...