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”…
We’re celebrating the success of the inaugural Legacy of Care Season of Giving and thanking our residents, staff, resident families, Board members, volunteers, and friends for ensuring the future of Covenant Village through giving. At a recent event, CEO Dale Melton shared updates on fundraising and thanked staff members, volunteers, and the Legacy of Care Committee for their energy and commitment to…
A Giving Tree is displayed outside the dining hall and is beginning to fill with ornaments – each one representing one of five pillars of the Legacy of Care giving opportunities: the Resident Benevolence Endowment, Workforce Investment, Enrichment and Innovation, Capital Support, and Where the Need is Greatest. Although the tangible evidence of the current Legacy of Care Season of Giving (May…
“Be kind, patient, considerate, and treat others with respect.” – Resident John McDonald “Being an example is a two-edged blade. It can be either positive or negative. We are charged to love one another, and that means to live our lives in a manner that encourages others by our positive example.” – Resident son Rob Pearson “My father made me want to…
From Marketing & Admissions When prospective residents consider making Covenant Village their home, we often hear comments like, “I want to do this for my children,” “We do not want to be a burden to our family,” or “It will be so nice to not worry about …” The conversations are focused on peace of mind, care, and security. These are the…
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,…