Lisa Rogers, Community Nurse, for Givens Affordable Communities has recently developed an interest in the practice of tai chi. She took advantage of an opportunity to train with a master trainer and received her certification to teach. She will begin offering hourly classes for Givens residents starting mid-July. Tai chi is often described as “meditation …
The Porch Gathering is a safe and tender space of ‘human connectedness’ focused on mindful awareness, respect, empathy, and the giving and receiving of compassionate support centered around grief and loss. This grief and loss support group provides a safe space for understanding, growth and healing where every person and their experience are valued and …
Givens Geber Park has not one, not two, but THREE wonderful team members that are being recognized for their three- and five-year milestones, respectively. Doris Gant, our Administrative Coordinator, is everyone’s listening ear, sound board, and reliable companion. We often say without her, the place would crumble. She juggles multiple tasks with ease and humor, …
Givens Geber Park has not one, not two, but THREE wonderful team members that are being recognized for their three- and five-year milestones, respectively. Alison Forgeron has been a Resident Service Coordinator (RSC) for 3+ years! She plays a vital role in supporting and advocating for our residents and puts her whole heart into fostering …
Givens Geber Park has not one, not two, but THREE wonderful team members that are being recognized for their three- and five-year milestones, respectively. David Nault, Maintenance Technician III, is a ball of energy and a ray of sunshine. He is mysteriously always in two places at once, performing the world’s best balancing act of …
Sue Humphries of Givens Gerber Park is a representative of the sub-committee of the “Resident College” that was started in 2022 by Givens Estates residents. The Resident College serves to further educate residents and offers classes on various subjects for 4-week sessions of 2 hours each week. The format is palatable, accessible, and in Ms. …
This week, Givens Communities is a platinum level sponsor of 2024 Juneteenth Celebration events and activities presented by the Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Asheville and Buncombe County. Juneteenth recognizes when, on June 19, 1865, and two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, with news the …
Please give a warm Givens Gerber Park welcome to the latest addition of our clinic providers, Dr. Katherine Hyde-Hensley, PsyD. Dr. Hyde-Hensley is a licensed clinical mental health counselor and has an extensive background in evidence-based practices, cognitive behavioral therapy, women’s health, hospice, and bereavement. Dr. Hyde-Hensley will offer individual and family counseling twice a …
Cheryl Wallen earned North Carolina’s LeadingAge Excellence in Community Service Award. This award honors those in direct service, either as employees or volunteers, who demonstrate extraordinary talent, expertise, and dedication in provision of exceptional service to residents. She accepted the award at the LeadingAge Conference in Asheville, NC on May 9th at the Grove Park …
Today is National Nurses Day which offers us a special opportunity to recognize Givens Gerber Park’s very own Cheryl Wallens and Lisa Rogers. Cheryl Wallen is the Director of LifeMinistries and has been a Registered Nurse for over three decades. As Director of Givens LifeMinistries, she works as a member of Givens Housing with Supportive …