This week, we ventured out to Rucker Johns for an unforgettable time. Our unanimous favorite? The melt-in-your-mouth, all-butter croissants topped with luscious homemade honey butter #CommunityAdventures #RuckerJohnsDelight #QualityTime
Fridays are for festivities, and last week at The Commons, we took it to the next level by indulging in the sweetest celebration for National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day! Did you know that.… over half of Americans (53%) have a soft spot for these classic delights? Our residents turned their Friday into a scrumptiously informative …Read More…
To celebrate the closing our July “Dog Days of Summer” month long donation drive, we had a heartwarming little visit from Clover to brighten our residents days!
“Life takes us down many paths, but the ones I cherish most lead straight to the beach.” The Commons at Brightmore teamed up with Ocean Cure, a Carolina Beach-based non-profit organization with a mission to enhance beach accessibility. They enrich the lives of participants through surfing. We were thrilled to host our annual Senior Beach …Read More…
Shark Week is still in full swing at the Commons with an epic Beach Party! Residents had a blast getting creative, crafting and painting their own bikinis in the morning. Later, Ray & Jeff rocked the afternoon with our favorite beach tunes. The excitement peaked during our first annual bikini contest, where residents confidently flaunted …Read More…
This exciting week began on Monday with a visit from the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher Outreach Program. This program makes it possible to “bring the beach within reach.” On Monday, they brought their Fantastic Fish presentation in which residents learned the characteristics of fish and uncovered fun facts about our underwater friends! Special …Read More…
Shining a light on The Longest Day for Alzheimer’s awareness! On the summer solstice, June 21st, we joined people worldwide in fighting the darkness of Alzheimer’s through a fundraising activity of our choice. Despite the rain outside, The Commons at Brightmore was filled with radiant sunshine as we danced our way through the morning during …Read More…
This past week was CNA week at The Commons. We celebrated and honored the true heroes of our community! Our Certified Nursing Assistants are the backbone of our team, the rockstars who make a difference every day! To kick off the festivities, we hosted a special coffee bar and embraced the cozy vibes with Pajama …Read More…
The Commons at Brightmore brought the ultimate comfort to life with their annual Pajama Day celebration. Our residents embraced the theme during the Ugly Mug Coffee Club, proudly displaying their favorite PJs and radiating joy. Not to be outdone, our incredible staff joined in on the fun too! Congratulations to Jennifer Goodman and Laverne Easton …Read More…
#ThrowbackThursday Last Friday was an unforgettable experience as we returned to Broadway with a delightful theme.Residents enjoyed a workout session to their favorite Broadway tunes. It added an extra dose of enjoyment to their exercise routine. The red carpet pictures made everyone feel like true stars! But the highlight of the evening was the incredible …Read More…
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