For the Summer session, Brightmore University is presenting a 3-part series in “An Exploration of Dance”. Our first session was exploring Jazz. This expanding style was presented by Ella Rose Hood, International Baccalaureate Student at Hoggard High School. Ella dove into the depths of jazz dance, the different styles which include modern jazz, street-style jazz, …Read More…
Brightmore University held its last class for the 2017 Spring Semester as we partnered with the Cape Fear Orchid Society. Byron Price and Jim Lanier presented “Big Bloomin’ Orchid Day”: The Cape Fear Orchid Society’s 2017 Growers Day. It was a beautiful event with an array of orchids decorating the hallways. Participants admired all the …Read More…
“Art enables us to find ourselves & lose ourselves at the same time” –Thomas Merton Brightmore University ended a very successful art series with its 3rd and final class, “Art for a Positive Well Being” presented by Maureen McKenna, Artist and Instructor. The dedicated individuals that joined for the complete series had the opportunity to learn …Read More…
Brightmore University Spring Series presented, “Send Me A Postcard”: History with Postcards presented by Elaine Hensen, Historian and Deltiologist (postcard collector). What an abundance of history Elaine presented when sharing her collection of vintage post cards with us! Elaine showed and presented the history behind the seven types of post cards (Pioneer Era, Private Mailing …Read More…
“Be a better You” with Life Kinetik training. Brightmore University presented its last class for the month, “Life Kinetik”, which was presented by Jill Bean Davenport, RN, BSN, Certified Life Kinetik Trainer. Have you ever considered “Jogging your Brain” and what that actually means? Jill Davenport presented a program to explain the benefits behind focusing …Read More…
Brightmore University completed its first art class in a three month series. Thirteen participants signed up to be a part of “Art for a Positive Well-being”, presented by Maureen McKenna, Local Artist and Instructor. This series of three classes offered at the retirement community are instructional painting classes for anyone who wants to explore their …Read More…
Brightmore University, offered by Brightmore of Wilmington, was excited to start the semester with our first lecture on “The Energetics and Psychology of Food”, presented by Beth Mincher , CHHC, Elemental Wellness. You’ve probably heard the saying “You are what you eat.” But have you ever wondered how food really works in your body? Could …Read More…
Brightmore University had its final presentation for this year on “Stem Cell and Molecular Biologics: Options for Ortho and Joint Replacement”, which was presented by Dr. Austin Yeargan, Regenerative Medicine Clinic of Wilmington. He provided the residents and community guests with extensive knowledge about the body’s own natural healing mechanisms. Dr. Yeargan shared the latest …Read More…
Brightmore University presented, “The Big Dig: The History of the Intracoastal Waterways in New Hanover County” presented by Elaine Henson, Wilmington Native and Historical Researcher. Residents and community guests joined Elaine Henson as she spoke on the historical subject that included a very through and beautiful illustrated presentation. In 1926, the US Congress authorized the continuation …Read More…
Brightmore University presented a very informative session to residents and guests from our community on “Your Prescription Drugs”: Info on Expirations, Generics & On-line Shopping presented by Dr. Michael Barron, Dr. of Business Development/Global Stability Study Quality Chemical Laboratories. Dr. Michael Barron is not only well-known for his studies on prescription drugs, but also the son …Read More…
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