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One of the many responsibilities of the resident-run Library Committee at Springmoor is coordinating author events for the enrichment of the community. At the beginning of October 2022, Committee members were excited to join Resident Life in sponsoring a presentation by noted North Carolina author, Bland Simpson. Read More
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On an ongoing basis, Springmoor staff proactively support our residents’ tech use in multiple ways. Key technological aspects of life at our community include our online resident portal, our in-house TV channel, and our Resident Business Center. Of course, most residents also independently… Read More
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The size and scope of library services at Springmoor often surprise newcomers. Residents have access to several thousand books in our main library, six different reading rooms filled with paperbacks, two book clubs, a book cart service, and even “meet the author” events. Jeopardy recently… Read More
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“As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands—one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.” –Audrey Hepburn When you visit the Springmoor library—or walk past when it is open—you will usually see a person seated at the desk and think “Oh, s/he… Read More
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Do you enjoy reading and socializing? Discussing fiction or nonfiction? Exploring the big ideas of the day? Joining a book club might be for you! It has been estimated that 5 million Americans belong to book discussion groups. These book lovers gather to discuss common texts every few… Read More
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Now that the hectic holiday season is over, you may find yourself looking forward to a quieter January and the opportunity to read some good books. The Springmoor library has a number of recent additions, some of which are on Publishers Weekly bestsellers lists. Mitch Albom,… Read More
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Our tradition of enjoying holiday stories together began in 2019. Springmoor residents gathered around the fire and the big Christmas tree in the Ammons Room to share our favorite Christmas narratives. In 2020, we were relegated to a socially distanced venue in the auditorium without a fire, but the… Read More
Making the move to a retirement community like Springmoor doesn’t mean retiring from a full life. Our residents tend to remain extremely active and committed to giving back to the community. Carol Jones is a great example. A Lifetime of Learning Began in Texas Carol has lived in… Read More