Watch the video interview: Life Enrichment Woodworking/Hobby Shop During this Season of Giving, May 1 through June 30, we are sharing video messages highlighting giving opportunities that support the five pillars of Legacy of Care. In this video, new residents John Yorick and Steve Trimmer talk with Debbie Windley about the benefits of the new Woodworking/Hobby Shop that is under construction in the lower parking deck…
Moving forward in faith. As we approach the close of another remarkable year at Covenant Village, we pause with full hearts to reflect on all we’ve shared, all we’ve accomplished, and all that awaits us. This has been a year of movement—of bold steps forward, quiet acts of service, and visionary planning—all rooted in a culture of grace and gratitude. We are…
A group representing Covenant Village and Belmont Abbey College traveled to Greenville, SC, to learn more about a lifelong learning program developed through Furman University. The group also had the chance to tour the Woodlands at Furman, a residential life plan community located adjacent to the university. Nancy Kennedy, Director of Furman’s OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute), provided a tour of their…
Covenant Village, a comprehensive Life Plan Community in Gastonia, NC, is excited to announce a shared, strategic partnership with CCL Hospitality Group, a leading provider of dining and support services in senior living. CCL will provide overall Dining Management leadership for the daily operation of Covenant Village’s dining venues. The partnership with CCL continues the community’s plans to elevate the culinary experience…
One year ago, on July 18, 2024, Covenant Village celebrated the historic groundbreaking event that marked the first major renovations since 2002, the first new residences since 1996, and the commencement of several transformative projects integral to Covenant’s Master Plan for the next five to ten years. In her remarks at the groundbreaking, Attorney Nancy Pascall, then chair of the Covenant Village…
From the October 2024 issue of The Villager As the visible signs of progress become evident in our Village, CEO Dale Melton is delighted to provide highlights on the Covenant Village Master Development Plan. Occupancy Demand remains high and at levels beyond our planned and budgeted targets. Presently, we are 100% occupied and reserved in the existing Apartment Homes in Buildings…
Article from the October issue of The Villager What started as a fascination with Lincoln Logs and Tinker Toys – along with an inquiring mind as a young child, led Steve Trimmer to a career in quality engineering roles for major manufacturing companies, including RCA, KitchenAid, and Whirlpool. Able to both think outside the box and develop integrated engineering models, Steve applied…
View the Groundbreaking Ceremony photo album here. (Photography by Studio Plaxco & Company) Covenant Village celebrated a momentous groundbreaking event on Thursday, July 18, 2024, on the grounds of the community’s 54 acres. The groundbreaking marked the first major renovations since 2002, the first new residences since 1996, and the commencement of several transformative projects integral to the community’s Master Plan for…
The Covenant Village Board of Directors will host a special ceremony to celebrate the commencement of several expansion and renovation projects that are part of a multi-phased master plan. All are invited to attend: Thursday, July 18, 2024 4:00 p.m. Main Parking Lot Reception to Follow indoors These initial projects of the Master Plan resulted from the senior living community’s “Foresight 2020”…
Covenant Village, a non-profit Life Plan Community for senior living and continuing care, has received a gift of $1.25 million from a generous donor to fund a strategic initiative centered around senior well-being and community enrichment. The funding will help Covenant Village develop a multi-functional outdoor space to encourage social and wellness-centered activities, which have been proven to greatly improve health and…
If you’ve been around Covenant Village long enough, you’ve most likely become familiar with the acronym we use to describe our Core values: CV CARES = Community, Value, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Safety. As implicated in our Core Values, it’s our mission to enhance the lives of those we serve. One of the most recent and notable ways we have executed…