Brightmore University for February presented “Learn about Wilmington’s Active Art Scene” with Rhonda Bellamy, Executive Director of The Arts Council of Wilmington. In 2002, the Arts Council of Wilmington closed its doors. In the years to follow, Rhonda Bellamy with her extensive expertise in the arts as being a founder to the Black Film Festival, …Read More…
Recreation Therapy Month is celebrated in February, and with one of Brightmore’s staff members, Madeline Woodard, being a Recreation Therapist, she always make sure to plan something extra special and different for the residents in February. This month, she planned a “Creative Station Day” in the pool. This is the first time the residents have …Read More…
Residents had the chance to try something different to get their hearts working this year! What better way, than a riddle scavenger hunt? Madeline and Lisa came up with 12 riddles, which were strategically placed around the campus and inside the Brightmore Building. Residents signed up in teams of four to compete for first place! …Read More…
On Tuesday February 5th, the Kempton Assisted Living residents and staff celebrated Chinese New Year. The dining room was decorated with festive Chinese New Year items. The residents enjoyed a choice of sesame chicken or beef stir fry that also came with sides and an egg roll. After lunch, the residents enjoyed a Chinese New …Read More…
Brightmore attended the 39th Annual Opening Night of the NC Jazz Festival this past Thursday evening at the Hotel Ballast in Downtown Wilmington! It was an evening of celebration, not only because of the amazing talent that was opening this weekend-long festival, but because we were all there to celebrate the life and memory of …Read More…
Berniece Looney Crandall Greetham also known as “Bunny” has been a resident at Brightmore for 4 1/2 years. Bunny was adopted at age 4 into a family of swimmers, Aunt May Looney who was a former Pro Long Distance Swimmer and Grandfather John Looney. Bunny learned to swim at the YWCA in Warren, Ohio at …Read More…
Once a month the chef from Brightmore, Taylor, comes to the Kempton to do a cooking demonstration for the residents. The demonstration allows the residents to be hands on with cooking. In this month’s demonstration, the residents learned how to make garlic knots. Chef Taylor had the dough prepared but the residents had to put …Read More…
The residents of Brightmore look forward to the End-of –the month Newcomers’ Social and Birthday Celebration! It’s a wonderful time to relax, enjoy time with friends, listen to music, sing and maybe even dance a bit! This month we had 8 newcomers to introduce, 13 birthdays, and we also announced the winners of our annual …Read More…
Residents of Brightmore, Peggy Utterback and Bettie Rorie, decided last year they wanted to do something a little more to give back to our community. Two times a month they volunteer at Good Shepherd in the 2nd Helping’s Program. Peggy and Bettie sort and organize the groceries that are delivered to the Good Shepherd from …Read More…
Brightmore residents participated in the Elf “One-Mile Water Walk” that took place on Tuesday, which consisted of 77 laps around the Brightmore pool. We take a break half way when 42 ducks have been placed in the pool as our counters, and sip on a refreshing mimosa and enjoy fresh strawberries. After our short break, …Read More…
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