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October 15, 2020
Since the start of Covid, residents at The Kempton have been having “Sit and Stretch” exercise class without their normal instructor, Paula; and, they have missed her greatly. Recently, she was able to come and lead an exercise class outdoors. The weather was lovely, and everyone enjoyed having Paula back! We will be looking forward to seeing her and exercising outdoors every Wednesday!
“Fresh air and exercise. That’s all you need to stay slim and feel better about life”. -Katie Hopkins
The residents of Brightmore Independent Living definitely got in the spirit of the Fall Seasonas they thoroughly enjoyed creating a whimsical Fall-colored Owl for their doors yesterday! No experience was needed and each owl had its own personality by the time the resident was finished! Directions: Purchase Owl Cutout, Fall leaves and Fall Sunflowers from …Read More…
Brightmore has been waiting for some beautiful Fall weather, and the first day of Autumn did not fail us at 72 degrees! It was a perfect day to enjoy a fall snack of apples and caramel…a reminder of the many times some of our residents traveled to the NC Mountains just to stop at an …Read More…
The theme for this year’s National Assisted Living Week at The Kempton was “Caring is Essential”. They kicked it off on Monday with a special brunch for lunch. The menu included made to order omelets, pancakes, bacon, breakfast potatoes, fruit medley and assorted scones. In addition, the residents received mimosas and a special “Caring is …Read More…
Brightmore is excited about their new outdoor gaming area and patio! In the past weeks, Brightmore residents have been joining in small groups of four to learn Shuffle Board, one of the four new outdoor games that will be available to everyone as soon as our Fall weather arrives! Residents will have the opportunity to …Read More…
Residents on Paraklay Way have been doing weekly art projects. Studies have proven that older adults benefit physically and emotionally when they are engaged and learning something new, and the staff at The Commons strive every day to keep our residents engaged and active. Helping our residents express themselves creatively has become a fun way …Read More…
Residents at The Kempton were excited to participate in the small group activities that started up again this week! During each activity, the residents will continue to practice social distancing, wear masks, and the amount of residents at each group is limited. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10:00 am, the residents will be having a …Read More…
After a very successful donation drive to support Nourish NC, a non-profit agency that provides hungry children in New Hanover County with healthy food,Brightmore raised $2,753.00! Lisa Sherrill, Life Enrichment Director for Brightmore Independent Living, presented the donation to Katelyn Mattox, Program Director of Nourish NC.
This past Friday, The Commons saluted the ionic child actress, humanitarian, and diplomat, Shirley Temple. She was known for her constantly optimistic, positive and upbeat attitude. Shirley Temple movies helped boost morale during the Great Depression, and she danced her way into the heart of many Americans. Friday, she helped bring cheer to our staff …Read More…
I know during the pandemic, we have all asked ourselves at one time or another, “What can I do to help others during this time?” Brightmore has a long history of giving back to our community in many different ways; so, after a news report last week and further research, we decided to support Nourish …Read More…
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