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…
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…
“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…
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…
“Whatever I do, I pray that my work will please the Lord. If I am serving and helping others, I know God is watching over me.” JoAnn Burris works as a CNA in ARISE Health Center at Covenant Village. She began serving in the Woodlands wing and now works in the Courtyard. This year, she received her ten-year service award. “I love…
From Chicken Chat to Chicken-Smart! Watch the video: Chicken Chat (November 13, 2025) During her work week at Covenant Village, Wanda Flowers is highly focused on helping residents improve their physical health. As Director of Covenant’s ARISE Wellness, Wanda is often seen in the gym, exercise room, and around the pool, encouraging residents. “One thing I love most about my job…
“I fell in love with the residents when I first started working at Covenant Village as a teenager.” Kelly Rushing stands out as the most tenured staff member at Covenant Village, with an impressive 43 years of dedicated service. She credits her long-lasting relationship with the residents as the secret to her enduring commitment. “I fell in love with this job right…
On July 10, 2025, Covenant Village celebrated its second annual Legacy of Care Season of Giving with an event that highlighted major advances made in its Legacy of Care philanthropic program. More than $526,000 was raised during May and June in support of the five philanthropic pillars of Legacy of Care, representing the Benevolent Fund, Workforce Investment, Enrichment and Innovation, Capital Support, and…
Previously published in the May 2025 issue of The Villager newsletter. While most future residents planning the move to Covenant Village are focused on what to do with their furniture and other valuables, Mildred and George Manning had a very nonconventional consideration: What to do with their rose bushes. The roses were celebrated in Gastonia’s Armstrong Park neighborhood and enjoyed by friends,…
— Portions of this article were printed in the June 2025 issue of The Villager newsletter and shared at the June 3, 2025, Scholarship Night event, thanks to Katie Proffit, Assistant Director, Human Resources, and Jenn Barker, Senior Director of Human Resources. The featured highlight video of Scholarship Night is available on YouTube – Scholarship Night 2025 Link On June 3, Covenant…
Photo: Jonathan Bolch, Assistant Director of Security, joined fellow Leadership Team members in placing an ornament on the Giving Tree to signify his tribute to a loved one with a donation to Legacy of Care. Published in the June 2025 issue of The Villager newsletter The Giving Tree at Covenant Village is continuing to “bloom” as residents, employees, board members, future residents,…
Are you looking for a great way to honor or remember your mother, father, spouse, or a special mentor? The Season of Giving at Covenant Village, taking place now through the end of June, provides a way to celebrate those special people in your life. Covenant Village designates this time of year to highlight the many ways giving helps support the mission…