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The Symphony Begins!
July 14, 2021
The Great Courses Educational Lectures presents “The Symphony.”
Brightmore shows a Great Course Lecture series on the communication channel every Monday afternoon. Providing life-long learning opportunity for the community.
As a matter of fact, it is time to start a new series. This weeks series is called “The Symphony.”
Introducing Professor Robert Greenberg, a former instructor with the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. He leads the 24-lectures.
The course includes studies on major works. Lectures consist of all the above: orchestra, operas, and the composers.
Come learn with us! Meet some of the most famous people behind the symphonies.
“Each day we draft a new movement in our symphony of life; what melody will you compose today?”
July 8, 2021
Wheel of Fortune is ranked as the longest running game show in the United States. Yesterday, at the Commons of Brightmore, many enthusiast gathered to get their chance at the wheel. So much fun sharing memories of watching the show throughout their lives. At any rate, residents were trying to guess the words or phrases …Read More…
July 6, 2021
Nothing can be better than good friends, good food and good times! Recently at The Commons at Brightmore, we had an “out to eat in” and we ordered food from Jackson’s Big Oak BBQ. We feasted on BBQ chicken, fried okra, macaroni & cheese, collards, and of course, hushpuppies!
July 5, 2021
Residents at The Commons got ready for July 4th with a Red, White, and Blue Social. Of course, they invited one of our favorite entertainers Susan Savia. Susan played our favorite patriotic tunes. Additionally, residents feasted on watermelon and danced the afternoon away. Happy Independence Day from the residents and staff at The Commons!
July 1, 2021
As we all know, social interaction is one of the key factors in promoting happiness. That’s why at the end of each month at Brightmore we hold a Newcomers’ Wine & Cheese Social. It is to introduce the new residents that have moved in! It gives everyone the chance to meet, put a name with …Read More…
June 30, 2021
The residents of the Commons enjoyed a spa treatment! Everybody had their pick of hand lotions and nail colors and hand massages were also provided. We enjoyed some conversation and it was quite relaxing!
June 29, 2021
Every Tuesday and Thursday is Functional Fitness class! This class has become a big hit at Brightmore! Residents love the balance, weight training, flexibility and range of motion exercises this class has to offer. A great class taught by our Wellness Coordinator, Madeline Woodard. Everyone is welcome! There are no limitations in this class. In …Read More…
June 28, 2021
Crafting is always a big hit at the Kempton and last week’s craft was seashell wreaths for the summer. The residents hand-picked each seashell and loved hanging the wreaths on their door and admiring others!
June 23, 2021
Yesterday some of the residents of the Commons gathered to create a beautiful frame to hold their pictures from the upcoming “Gorgeous Grandma Day” photo shoot. We purchased wooden frames, chalk paint, and stickers to complete our project. We painted the frames and decoupaged the stickers in place, trimmed the edges and here are the …Read More…
June 21, 2021
An estimated 6.2 million Americans, age 65 and older, are living with Alzheimer’s dementia in 2021. June is Alzheimer’s and Brain awareness month. The focus aims to help educate and inform people on these conditions. June 18th, Brightmore of Wilmington campus was excited to stand up to the darkness of Alzheimer’s. They participated in The …Read More…
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