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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

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

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

As part of its mission, Salemtowne contributes to a variety of nonprofit events and organizations each year. Some of the events that Salemtowne traditionally sponsors did not take place during the past year because of limitations associated with the pandemic, leaving Salemtowne with a rare opportunity to distribute its philanthropic budget differently.   “For quite … Continued

According to the US Forest Service, the monarch butterfly is the only butterfly known to make a two-way migration each year. Unlike other butterflies that can overwinter, monarchs cannot survive the cold winters of northern climates. Each fall, hundreds of millions of monarch butterflies migrate from the United States and Canada to mountains in central … Continued

Even during a year dominated by the first pandemic in more than a century, more than 85 residents safely moved into The Woodlands this past year, and they had a good time getting settled. As many seniors this past year have been trapped indoors, the Woodlands residents have been able to enjoy Salemtowne’s wide range … Continued

Salemtowne is pleased to announce a new initiative to support older adults in their quest to continuously seek knowledge, obtain new skills, and broaden their perspectives. The Salemtowne Learning Lab is a series of opportunities designed to creatively foster a passion for lifelong learning. Topics of interest are presented in classes, workshops, seminars, and events … Continued

As we marked the one-year anniversary of the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic during March, there is good reason to acknowledge that the past year, in many ways, has been one of the most challenging in the history of Salemtowne. Here at Salemtowne, we experienced hard-to-accept visitation restrictions put in place by North Carolina Governor … Continued

Today, nonprofits around the world are celebrating #GivingTuesday – a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. This year, it is more important than ever to spread kindness in our community. Here are a few ways you can make a difference at Salemtowne: Donate to … Continued