As we all know, social interaction is one of the key factors in promoting happiness. That’s why at the end of each month at Brightmore we hold a Newcomers’ Wine & Cheese Social. It is to introduce the new residents that have moved in! It gives everyone the chance to meet, put a name with …Read More…
Every Tuesday and Thursday is Functional Fitness class! This class has become a big hit at Brightmore! Residents love the balance, weight training, flexibility and range of motion exercises this class has to offer. A great class taught by our Wellness Coordinator, Madeline Woodard. Everyone is welcome! There are no limitations in this class. In …Read More…
An estimated 6.2 million Americans, age 65 and older, are living with Alzheimer’s dementia in 2021. June is Alzheimer’s and Brain awareness month. The focus aims to help educate and inform people on these conditions. June 18th, Brightmore of Wilmington campus was excited to stand up to the darkness of Alzheimer’s. They participated in The …Read More…
The residents of Brightmore decided to hit the beach today, but not to sunbathe… to eat! They enjoyed the view of the Wrightsville Beach Intracoastal Waterway from the windows of Bluewater Grill. What a fantastic seafood lunch! Many different entrees were ordered, many conversations were started and many new memories made. After lunch, we had …Read More…
The residents of Brightmore decided to hit the beach today, but not to sunbathe… to eat! They enjoyed the view of the Wrightsville Beach Intracoastal Waterway .The windows from Bluewater Grill was perfect! Not to mention, the fabulous seafood lunch. Many different entrees were ordered, many conversations were started and many new memories made. After …Read More…
Brightmore’s outside walking group is back together and growing in numbers each week! The group started back in the Spring. We meet every Monday afternoon at our campus pond . Walking together! It doesn’t matter how fast you walk, as long as you just come out and move a little! Most of the residents come …Read More…
Brightmore was thrilled to be able to go on our annual “Strawberry & Blueberry Pickin” Trip to Lewis Farms this year! The fields were so green. The plants were so plentiful! Residents always enjoy an afternoon outside . Of course, walking through the beautiful greenhouse and purchasing jams, honey and other homemade goodies to bring …Read More…
The residents of Brightmore love to celebrate! Some may ask, why do we celebrate this 5th day of May? Cinco de Mayo celebrates the date of the Mexican army’s victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War on May 5, 1862. Known In Texas specifically, Cinco de Mayo remains an integral …Read More…
Total Body Class looked just a little different today! For our Star Wars fans, this day is for you. Madeline, Wellness Coordinator is a big Star Wars fan, so this morning the Fitness class had a surprise visit! During the Total Body class, the Storm Trooper arrived and approved! He then confirmed that everyone was …Read More…
Brightmore’s New Inspire program has added a fun advanced stations class. The residents have really been enjoying these classes! Residents each have a chance to go through stations to perform the (two) workouts posted at each one. Stations change weekly. There is 30 seconds to perform the 1st workout, while moving to the next station. …Read More…
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