Giving Life for 58 Years!
March 2023- Ken Robertson and his wife Peggie have enjoyed an interesting and rewarding life during his long career with the Red Cross. When he first donated blood as a freshman at Mars Hill, he never imagined how important this organization would become to him. On Career Day when a woman asked him what he … Continued
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A Golden Celebration
We spent 2022 looking back at 50 years of growth and history as we celebrated our golden anniversary. During the last five decades Salemtowne has embraced strong Moravian roots and will continue to nurture those values as we grow into the future. We have been truly blessed by residents who care about this community and … Continued
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Celebrating Black History Month
February 2023- Salemtowne has various opportunities to celebrate Black History month, highlighted below. Local author Phoebe Zerwick opened Black History Month at Salemtowne with a discussion of “Beyond Innocence: The Life Sentence of Darryl Hunt.” A graduate of the Journalism School at Columbia University, Phoebe is Associate Professor of the Practice and Director of the … Continued
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From Friends to Family: Spreading Holiday Cheer!
In 2021, when fall was turning to winter and the holiday season, the Woodlands residents remembered the year before when they were all isolated in their apartments. But this year, they were eager to talk about their plans for the holidays. It soon became evident that there were those who weren’t going out of town … Continued
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A Prestigious Award
Salemtowne Resident Dr. Patricia L. Adams, retired professor of internal medicine, nephrology, and transplantation at Wake Forest School of Medicine, received an Emeritus Academy Award from the school’s emeriti faculty. “Dr. Adams helped build and strengthen our kidney transplant program and served as a dedicated leader for our school and our Medical Center,” said Dr. … Continued
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Ukraine Benefit Concert at Salemtowne
On Friday, April 29, 2022, Salemtowne residents, led by Madeline Allen, organized a benefit concert in support of the Ukraine Medical Outreach program. Paul and Sophia Chandley are return performers at Salemtowne. This concert held special meaning for them, because Sophia’s Ukrainian family and many of her friends live in Kiev. Sophia has been unsuccessful … Continued
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Salemtowne Residents Make a Difference
Salemtowne residents make a difference for their community in many different ways. A part of Salemtowne’s mission and vision is to support older adults by fostering their sense of community and life-long learning. One example of this is by generating funds to help fellow residents who are in need of financial assistance. Residents contribute in … Continued
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Salemtowne’s Bluebird Trail
Henry David Thoreau said it best: “The bluebird carries the sky on its back.” He was right. Seeing these sapphire-hued creatures perched in stillness or with wings stretched in flight is a magical experience. It is a delightful treat that will hopefully become a more common experience at Salemtowne. A dedicated group of volunteers working … Continued
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Lifelong Love of the Arts: Nancy Mimoso
Nancy Mimoso has been an artist since she was in her 30s, mostly working in watercolors. Soon after Nancy moved into The Woodlands at Salemtowne, she was inspired to offer art classes. She also helped establish a weekly studio time for more experienced artists to meet and collaborate. Word spread quickly about Nancy’s new class. … Continued
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Animals in Winter
Salemtowne’s natural landscape can be enjoyed in all seasons from the fresh blooms of spring and summer to the changing of leaves in the fall and the snow-covered grounds in the winter. Each change of season brings challenges for wildlife. Salemtowne’s wildlife include: white-tail deer, common snapping turtles, grey foxes, hummingbirds, butterflies, eastern gray squirrels, … Continued
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