Brightmore University presented the “Preview of Mrs. WWII Wilmington: We Fell in Love at the USO” with speakers Wilbur Jones, Retired Navy Captain, Military Author & Historian and Tony Stimac, Nationally Acclaimed Director/Producer & Playwright on Wednesday, October 5th. Residents and guests were able to take a step back into Wilmington history as they previewed the upcoming …Read More…
Active Aging week was September 26th through October 1st at Brightmore of Wilmington retirement living community. The residents at Brightmore had a fun and active week planned for them! We had a fantastic speaker, Dr. Mark Williams who talked about the five secrets of aging well. Personal one on one fitness and pool tours were …Read More…
Brightmore retirement community had a very enjoyable evening listening to an ensemble of six trombone players from our community called “Carolina Bones.” The members of this group play in some of the favorite big bands around town and we got the privilege to hear a special concert played by this very talented trombone section. They …Read More…
NeTop, the painting dog, & Jacqueline Karch, NeTop’s Mother & Artist, joined Brightmore retirement community to demonstrate NeTop’s artistry skills and exhibit his work. NeTop was a rescued as a puppy and is now 14 years old. NeTop is part miniature pincher on his mother’s side, but they do not know who his father was. All …Read More…
The Brightmore retirement community campus enjoyed Tuesday night at Thalian seeing the play “Will Rogers Follies”. The warmth, wit, charm, and common sense of Will Rogers transformed him from a restless cowboy into the best-loved American of his day. He dominated every medium of his time – stage, screen, radio, newspapers, and personal appearances – …Read More…
Brightmore University at Brightmore of Wilmington retirement community presented, “The Vietnam War and Agent Orange”: Lasting Effects for Generations to Come, presented by Rossi Nance, President, NC Vietnam Veterans Association Tuesday, July 26th. It was the War that will not end. It is the War that continues to stalk and claim its victims for decades after …Read More…
On The 18th, Madeline, Brightmore of Wilmington retirement community’s Wellness Director, had a H2O afternoon for the residents teaching them the importance of drinking water and staying hydrated daily. Madeline realizes that most individuals do not like to drink just “plain water.” She showed them a healthy fun alternative to flavor their water instead of …Read More…
Brightmore of Wilmington retirement residents set off on an afternoon trip to the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue & Rehabilitation Center in Surf City. It was everyone’s first time going to the center, and we are so glad that we did! The staff were very thorough in helping us learn about the conservation and protection of …Read More…
Brightmore University hosted our 2nd Summer Arm Chair Travel Series, “Summer in New Zealand : Sights from a Thousand Miles of Islands”, presented by Dick Hayes, President, NH County Senior Center’s VOCAL, Inc. at Brightmore of Wilmington retirement community. Dick took us on a fabulous journey as we traveled to New Zealand from Auckland to …Read More…
Brightmore of Wilmington Independent Living successfully celebrated their 2nd Annual “Salute to the Troops Concert & Dance” on Thursday, June 30th! Over 300 guests came to celebrate an early “4th of July” and also recognize all the Veterans who faithfully served our country. The program started with American Legion’s Post 10 presenting the colors, the …Read More…
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