by Gerald Deal, Covenant Village Resident (Published in The Villager newsletter – June 2024) As residents of Covenant Village, we are very aware of the natural beauty and flora diversity of our 53-acre campus. As much of it is North Carolina Piedmont terrain, our campus can be challenging for those less sure of foot. Hopefully, the paved sidewalks should themselves entice residents…
by Lisa Shirley, Founders Hall Concierge From The Villager Newsletter (June 2024) If someone told me in elementary school that I would one day live with four of my classmates, at the same retirement community, I might have believed them. However, if someone told me we would be in our 100s, I would have laughed! At Covenant Village, living longer, better — well past…
Legacy of Care Brochure Legacy of Care Giving/Pledge Form Legacy of Care Introduction Video Covenant Village has launched The Legacy of Care, a new philanthropic initiative to enrich current and future needs and opportunities. The program has been developed in response to resident requests for a way through which they can show their appreciation and financial support for the place they call…
This story and more about resident life at Covenant Village is published in the April 2024 edition of The Villager newsletter. In 2024, a Solar Eclipse will take place on April 8. Resident John McDonald, an amateur astronomer, is helping Covenant Village prepare for the astral occurrence. Mr. McDonald is a volunteer NASA Solar System Ambassador! Recently, Lisa Shirley, Founders Hall Concierge,…
The Villager newsletter has a new look. As a part of Covenant Village’s continuous branding and marketing efforts, Covenant Village has launched a new look for The Villager newsletter, beginning with the April 2024 issue. The Villager is a monthly digital newsletter emailed to approximately 650 households on the Covenant Village Future Resident Wait List. The Activities Department produces each edition in…
Covenant Village announced several internal promotions of individuals in its Property Services and Resident and Care Services departments. The following promotions were carefully considered to enhance efficiency within service areas and reinforce Covenant Village’s commitment to fostering a community where kindness, caring, and possibilities thrive. In navigating the ever-evolving changes of senior living, these promotions, which took effect on February 25, 2024,…
For many, the Christmas season is one that overwhelms the heart with generosity in a way that is unlike any other time of the year. It has traditionally been treated as a time to give to others or causes in an extraordinary way. For one man, however, this “season” of giving is a perpetual one that doesn’t confine itself to a month…
Covenant Village celebrated an Evening of Thanksgiving and Gratitude earlier this month to recognize the contributions of individuals to the collective life of our Village. Several awards were presented, including the inaugural J. Ben Morrow Governance Award. The Second Mountain Level of Servant Leadership Award: CEO Dale Melton presented the Second Mountain Level of Servant Leadership Award to Mr. Pat Morrow. After…
Photo: Left to Right (Back Row) Board Chair Nancy Paschall, Award recipients Ben Rudisill and Janice Stowe, CEO Dale Melton, Award recipient Tom Efird (Front Row) recipient Plato “Tete” Pearson, and Katie Morrow, spouse of the late Ben Morrow. During Covenant Village’s Evening of Thanksgiving and Gratitude event, held in early November, CEO Dale Melton announced the establishment of the J. Ben…
In 2023, Covenant Village conducted a study to consider establishing a sustaining philanthropy program to enhance life-enriching services, resources, amenities, and care at Covenant Village, both now and in the future. The study reviewed past and current giving practices, gathered feedback from valued stakeholders, and evaluated Covenant Village’s capacity to develop a formal philanthropy strategy. Furthermore, the study asked for opinions on…
What started a couple of weeks ago with an uptick in COVID cases has continued with a second round of resurgence this week. Now the majority of positive cases are in our Health Center (HC). As a result of this most recent resurgence, we are asking all independent living (IL) Residents to refrain from visiting the HC for now. Unless it is…
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…