Everyone has a story to tell and that’s why the residents in Paraklay Way love the “Getting to Know You” program. It provides an opportunity for residents to interact and learn about and from each other, they enjoy finding out new things about each other and also the things that they have in common. Getting …Read More…
Brightmore Independent living’s theme this year was a “Groovy Kind Of Love” 60’s/70’s Picture Party. Residents of Brightmore donated pictures of themselves during the 1960’s and 1970’s. They also gave unique facts about themselves that no one knew. With this information, we created an interactive game for the residents to be a part of for …Read More…
On February 8, 2017, the residents at The Commons at Brightmore let their artistic ability come out with a program called “Paint & Play”. We had canvases, plenty of paint along with some great music to bring out the inner Monet in us all. We laughed, painted, and sang along to some of our favorite tunes …Read More…
The residents of Paraklay Way at The Commons at Brightmore made treat bags for the Veterans at the facility. The residents enjoyed chatting about their husbands, brothers, and fathers who were in the military, and also about what they did at home to support them. One of the residents talked about how she would volunteer …Read More…
During the week of September the 12th, The Commons at Brightmore is celebrating National Assisted Living week. This year’s theme is “Keeping Connected” and on Wednesday September 14th we spent the morning learning how to connect via the internet. We used a laptop, a tablet and even a cell phone. We explored Facebook, YouTube, news …Read More…
Reminiscing Corner is a small group program at The Commons at Brightmore of Wilmington where we talk about “the good old days”. Sharing and talking about our past helps our minds stay sharp and assists us in getting to know each other’s life stories. We spend the hour chatting and we always learn something new. Today …Read More…
Monday mornings at The Commons is a time to be pampered. Our “Pamper You” program starts with a hand massage with scented lotion. LiveStrong.com mentions that hand massages not only improve circulation in your hands, but it can be a benefit if you have arthritis. If you need to be energized we have a citrus scent; and …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…
The “It’s Never 2 Late” technology program at The Commons at Brightmore allows our residents to engage technology and the Internet like never before. On Wednesday, July 14, 2016, our residents decided to watch their favorite Johnny Carson clips, and then used YouTube to watch Tony Bennet and Lady Gaga perform some of their favorite tunes. …Read More…
This week all three of our Brightmore Communities; Brightmore Independent, The Kempton and The Commons got together for our “Community-Wide BINGO BASH!” We really enjoy doing this as a community two times a year to bring everyone together for fun and fellowship…and what a better way to do that then to play over 20 rounds …Read More…
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