Covenant Village is excited to welcome Lauren Vanacore as Director of Resident Well-Being for Independent Living, beginning June 1. This new position is part of Covenant Village’s Well-BeingFirst initiative. As director, Lauren will coordinate the Independent Living areas of our Life Enrichment Teams, including Resident Care & Services, Activities, Chaplain Services & Spiritual Life, Founders Hall, Resident Care & Services Concierge, and…
Watch the video interview: Building a Lifelong Learning and Enrichment Program Long before Covenant Village launched the Lifelong Learning & Enrichment program this year, a team of residents, staff, friends, and future residents formed an education committee to plan the wonderful experiences that have taken place on the first and third Wednesdays of each month since January. Future resident Daphne Friday and…
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…
A shuffleboard court has been added to the newly completed Pavilion Park at Covenant Village. The recreational platform and equipment are a gift from resident Mrs. Hazel McLean and her family to honor Robert McLean, her late husband, who loved the game. “My husband enjoyed shuffleboard very much. We installed a court on our back patio. He was quite skilled at the…
by Sherry Cheney, Director of Activities, and Amber Flow, Assistant Director of Activities Photo: Fallingwater and travelers, (left to right) Activities Director, Sherry Cheney; Resident Stephanie Parent; Assistant Director Amber Flowe, Residents Ellen and Bob Cinq-Mars Life enrichment at Covenant Village encompasses the contributions of several departments that form the Life Enrichment Team, focused on opportunities that engage residents with the eight…
Looking Ahead to 2026: Three Pro-flections for the Year Before Us A message from CEO Dale Melton For the last several years—some of you know this—I have anchored the New Year around three guiding words. More recently, they’ve become three phrases or pro-flection points: moments for both reflection and forward action. On the eve of 2026, my submission follows. Hang in there…
Watch the 2025 Circle of Giving impact video. Covenant Village residents, family members, future residents, and board members gathered in the Assembly Room on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, for the Second Annual Circle of Giving Celebration. Founded in 2024, the Circle of Giving is a philanthropic recognition for donors who make an annual donation to one or more initiatives of the Legacy…
By Day . . . During the workday, Health Services Administrator Kevin Stewart compassionately cares for his staff and oversees all areas of the ARISE Health Center at Covenant Village. After hours and on the weekends, Kevin can be found perusing places that sell art, looking for his next purchase or an opportunity to find an art piece that can be lovingly…
“My greatest joy is seeing the residents happy.” In June 2026, Tray Mobley, ARISE Health Center Dining Services Supervisor, will mark seven years of dedicated service to Covenant Village residents, providing warm, gracious hospitality and exceptional culinary care. Tray’s path to Covenant Village was not initially rooted in culinary arts. Early in his career, he worked in Human Resources, but later he…
On Thursday, November 20, 2025, Covenant Village presented two significant awards during the recent Evening of Thanksgiving & Gratitude, recognizing 10 outstanding staff members for their contributions to the senior living community’s mission. Both awards honor beloved community staff members who died far too soon. The Brenda Harris Award was established in 2022 to celebrate employees who exemplify the CV CARES Core…
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…
The North Carolina Senior Tar Heel Legislature (NCSTHL) elected Gaston County resident Gayla Woody as Speaker for the 2025–2027 term. Gayla is a resident of Covenant Village. Newly elected Speaker Woody unveiled plans for stronger legislative advocacy, improved member training, and deeper collaboration with aging organizations. Woody, a dedicated advocate for older adults and a seasoned leader in aging services, was appointed…