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 …
WomanUP, an initiative by the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce focused on women in business, has announced nominees in its annual awards to recognize excellence across various fields, from trailblazing entrepreneurs to visionary nonprofit leaders. Givens Communities has three outstanding nominees this year: Cheryl Wallen, Director of Givens LifeMinistries, for Outstanding Woman Nonprofit Leader Julie …
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 …
We are thrilled to introduce Heather Winn, CAM, LCAM. She contributes 18 years of experience with overall operations of multifamily, single-family, and commercial real estate property management as well as Homeowners Association Management. Heather is a Certified Apartment Manager (CAM) through the National Apartment Association and is a licensed Community Association Manager (LCAM). Heather is …
“You only have to listen to a summer night in August when the sounds of night creatures are so deafening, you have to close your bedroom window to sleep. What is this night chorus? It is mostly unseen — but sometimes when you take an evening’s walk, you catch a glimpse of the tiny tree …
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 …