At Brightmore of South Charlotte, there’s always something going on! You’ll find news about our community, listings of sales events each month, as well as what is happening in the surrounding community of South Charlotte. Check back frequently to see what’s happening in our neighborhood.
Wondering what’s going on at Brightmore of South Charlotte this week? Check out our social calendar below for upcoming events and happenings by clicking in the links provided. If you would like to join us for a particular event, please call our office at 704-557-0511, and we’ll be happy to accommodate you.
One of our most popular groups at Brightmore of South Charlotte is the BrightNotes. Our resident-led choral group is composed of residents who enjoy singing. There is no prior music experience required to join the group and it’s open to all! The BrightNotes rehearse weekly and perform seasonal concerts for the community. The BrightNotes have . . . Read More
In the fitness field there are often trends that become incredibly popular for a period of time and then inevitably phase out so that the next latest and greatest thing can come along and replace it. The days of P90x, Tai Bo, and Step aerobics have come and gone, but there is one trend that . . . Read More
Nothing keeps you younger than continuing to learn. That’s why Educational series tend to be among the most popular activities on our active social calendar at Brightmore of South Charlotte. Our residents are currently wrapping up the class, Optimizing Brain Fitness from The Great Courses. They have thoroughly enjoyed learning about memory, creativity, and focus . . . Read More
A new and exciting addition has come to the I.N.S.P.I.R.E program here at Brightmore of South Charlotte retirement community. We have added a Line Dancing class to our Wellness Calendar. This class will be for all ability levels and will start on Thursdays at 1:00 in our Aerobics Room. Couple the physical health benefits Line . . . Read More
Recently at Brightmore of South Charlotte we had the pleasure of hosting Gene Stowe, a local author and former reporter for the Charlotte Observer. After 15 years of teaching, Gene returned to freelance writing in 2006 when he published Inherit the Land: Jim Crow Meets Miss Maggie’s Will. Gene joined our residents for an afternoon . . . Read More
Summer is now upon us in Charlotte, NC and with that comes the heat and humidity that the Carolina’s are known for. One of our biggest concerns as health care providers for seniors during this time of year is dehydration. So what are some of the contributing factors that lead to dehydration in our senior . . . Read More
This spring, several of our Brightmore residents packed their bags and were off to the races! We joined up with a group of our friends from Sun City Carolina Lakes and spent 5 days in the Bluegrass state. We began our trip in historic Berea, Kentucky, at the Boone Tavern Inn with a lovely dinner . . . Read More
In an article I recently found on SeniorCare.com pertaining to Americans facing the prospect of long-term care, over 75 percent of people admitted they had not discussed long-term care options with their family. For most, it’s a topic that is quickly pushed under the rug. After all, the costs and the circumstances that go along . . . Read More
Not ready yet? For seniors who think that staying in their homes makes more sense than moving into a senior living community such as Brightmore of South Charlotte, I would like to suggest they reconsider. Unaware of the negative impacts of isolation, many seniors choose to remain in their home and live alone. An unfortunate . . . Read More
The American Dream of home ownership is a cliché as old as apple pie, backyard barbecues and the Fourth of July. So embedded in our culture is the idea that we should aspire to own a home of our own someday that renting is often viewed as a last resort: an option that should only . . . Read More
