“As I sit here today, a month after the devastating storm here in Asheville, N.C. and surrounding area, I am so very grateful to Givens Gerber Park, which is home to me. We, who live here, were so respected and taken care of. The management is outstanding (which I knew already) but in the midst …
Italian cuisine includes deeply rooted traditions common to the whole country, as well as all the regional gastronomies that are different from each other and are in continuous exchange. Italian cuisine offers an abundance of taste, and is one of the most popular and copied around the world. The cuisine has influenced several other cuisines …
Dear Friends, I hope this message finds you well. I truly appreciate the outpouring of well wishes and the many offers to help. Hurricane Helene has caused widespread devastation, displacing families, damaging homes, and disrupting essential services. Thankfully, we at Givens Communities are holding up, though we face weeks without water, and have seen significant …
Aah, finally a good reason to indulge ourselves! Self-care means many things to many people. It can mean finally making that hair appointment, pedicure, facial, massage, etc. Or it can also mean making the decision to sit down and think about what we need in our lives that can enhance our existence. Whether it be …
Asia, as the largest and most populous continent, is home to many cultures, each with its own characteristic cuisine. Asian cuisine is considered the “culture of food within a society” due to the beliefs, cooking methods, and the specific ingredients used throughout the continent of Asia. We are excited to feature these Asian dishes in …
Happy Grandparents Day to our residents at Givens Gerber Park who claim the name. Older adults inspire, mentor, and shape the future of younger generations, and when one is a grandparent, those roles feel even more significant. Our Administrative Coordinator, Doris Gant, reflected on her own grandparents and the impact they had on her life …
September is the celebration of Healthy Aging Awareness Month. Healthy aging is something everyone should be aware of and advocate for because it affects all of us, and it is never too early to make small changes or start new habits that have big impacts over a lifetime. For example, studies show that people walk …
Over the last 10 weeks, residents at Givens Gerber Park have greatly benefited from art classes facilitated by volunteer art instructors from All Together Art. Brandon Daughtry Slocum, Board Chair, described All Together Art, “As an all-volunteer nonprofit dedicated to providing free art instruction to under-resourced people in our community. We currently serve veterans, LGBTQIA+ …
I remember the day I became a “Senior Citizen.” It was my 62nd Birthday and I went to get my mail. An AARP booklet was in my mailbox before I even got one birthday card! I felt impending doom when I realized I was no longer just a “citizen.” I rushed inside and immediately went …
Ready for some Middle East cuisine? Few food groups embody such a wide array of different foods while still connecting each one to the same thread. In the case of Lebanese cuisine, earthly flavors and fresh ingredients are the focus, leaving behind much of the high-calorie fare prevalent in the typical Western diet. We are …