Residents of Givens Estates enjoy Brain Games, a group exercise class that challenges the body and the mind. Maintaining the bond between the two is a wellness goal of those participating. Have questions about our wellness programs? Send us a message!
Givens Estates won first place in a Health & Wellness category in Mountain Xpress's Best of Western North Carolina. Thank you to those who voted!
Lynda has been a resident of Givens Estates since 2012. Currently residing in the health center, her son, Loren, has been able to visit.
As a single mother to Loren since he was three-years-old, Lynda's special bond with Loren is apparent to all who see them together. We caught their special wave to each other which hearkens back to their watching Little Rascals way back when.
Loren says he's happy his mother is at Givens Estates, where the community has been there for Lynda at every turn and has gone above and beyond for his mother.
The Asheville art scene is well known across the country. As a Life Plan Community in the heart of Asheville, we seek to provide opportunities to residents to practice and enjoy the arts. The Givens Art Gallery is a highlight at Givens Estates. Elizabeth, a current resident, has been instrumental in the creation and management of the Art Gallery here at Givens Estates. Enjoy learning more about Elizabeth.http://bit.ly/MeetElizabeththeArtist
Givens Estates partners with the Council on Aging of Buncombe County to provide information to residents regarding the Annual Election for Medicare. John Wingerter, Director of Development and Strategic Partnerships, shares his thoughts and important recommendations for seniors prior to the Annual Election.
https://www.givensestates.org/blog/medicare-tomorrow
Did you know that Givens Communities supports residents who are experiencing financial hardship through our Resident Assistance Ministry?
By shopping with Amazon Smile using the link below, the Resident Assistance Ministry receives 1/2 of 1 percent of eligible sales. Amazon prices and selection are the same, the only difference is that a portion of each Amazon purchase is donated to this ministry. Please consider saving this link and using it whenever you shop at Amazon. https://smile.amazon.com/ch/51-0199312
Building a community requires more than just vision. It requires concrete, nails, insulation, and lots and lots of lumber! Our newest neighborhood, Friendship Park, is supported by over 58K pieces of lumber. If you'd like to learn more about Friendship Park, reach out. We'd be happy to share other interesting tidbits about this community and what makes it special.
Robin Suddreth plays a vital leadership role in our community. With 22 years of employment at Givens Estates, her wealth of experience serves residents well. Robin is responsible for oversight of Wood Assisted Living, Givens Estates Health Center, and Environmental Services. She also serves as the HIPAA Privacy Officer. We recently had the opportunity to ask Robin about her goals, values, inspiration, and leadership style and think you will love getting to know her a little better. https://www.givensestates.org/blog/keeping-residents-center-our-work
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Keeping Residents at the Center of Our Work
Erin Strain, Director of Life Enrichment provides an inside look at the renovations happening inside our Wellness Center. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/WVdzKu3YIxI
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Wellness Center Renovation Update
Givens Estates residents are the most dynamic and interesting people we know. While their interests and passions are varied, a desire to serve others and their community has always been a shared value amongst residents. Please enjoy this guest post written by resident Bill Lowrey sharing his perspective and commitment to giving back to his community. https://www.givensestates.org/blog/humanitarians-home
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Humanitarians at Home
Take a sneak peek into the construction of our new dining venues! Watch closely to preview the location of: the French Cooking Suite located in Terrene, the hearth oven located in Market + Craft, and the cozy fireplace and wine display located in The Social Brew.
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Sneak Peek of the New Dining Venues at Givens Estates
We are continuing to make progress at Friendship Park! Enjoy this video update from Marketing Director Jeanne La Roe and Facilities Director David Smith. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEiJZMus3Mc&t=20s
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Friendship Park Update
This new fitness equipment will soon find a home in our wellness center! Renovations are in progress and we look forward to welcoming residents to our updated fitness room in 2021.
If you've had a scrumptious meal at Givens Estates, most likely Kenneth Jenzen had a hand in it. As Director of Residential and Assisted Living Dining Services, Kenneth is committed to providing high-quality dining experiences for residents of Givens Estates. Kenneth is involved in all stages of dining operations and has set high standards of excellence for the dining team. Having served in his role for over eight years, his contributions have had a far-reaching impact. Enjoy learning a little more about him!
https://www.givensestates.org/blog/dining-destination-or-journey
You might wonder how Givens Estates residents are faring these days. Meet Barbara! A lovely resident, Barbara has enjoyed a number of programs that the Life Enrichment team has provided on the in-house TV station. She has especially enjoyed the nature series, TED talks, and music programs. Barbara also plays the piano for our Sunday Vespers services and is grateful to be able to continue to play the piano for the virtual services we are currently streaming. Barbara is an avid women’s basketball fan and hopes to be back in the stands soon to cheer her team on!
Did you know that Givens Estates has its very own cranberry bog? Located behind our health center, it was planted a few years ago and is producing fruit! Philip Ellis and Joshua Robinson, engineers from Robinson Design Engineers, help us with our water quality projects and enjoyed sampling this year's harvest with us.
Dorcas and Molly are best friends. They walk every day rain or shine and can often be found just enjoying each other’s company. We caught them last week testing the new chairs outside of our new fine dining restaurant,Terrene.
On Friday, February 5th, we encourage everyone to Go Red for Women. By wearing the color red, you are helping to raise awareness about heart disease in women and save lives!
Learn more about Go Red for Women on our blog: https://www.givensestates.org/blog/go-red-women
For a "red" workout, enjoy this video to get your heart pumping! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlbi0UGt7Fw&feature=youtu.be
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Givens Estates Wear Red Day Workout
February is Black History Month. Are you looking for a way to learn more about African-American history in Asheville? Consider visiting the Triangle Park Mural on the corner of Sycamore Alley and South Market Street. Designed by artist Molly Must in collaboration with Just Folks and Asheville Design Center, the mural showcases the history of the "Block", Asheville's oldest African-American business district.
If sliding down snow-covered slopes on skis is your thing, you might've enjoyed our Virtual Alpine Skiing Fitness Class this week with Instructor Ryan. If you missed it, we'll see you on the slopes next time!
Residents have enjoyed being transported to the heart of Italy as they enjoy fresh-baked pizzas from our very own hearthstone pizza oven. Though our newest dining venue, Market + Craft, isn't open for dining yet, our Market + Craft kitchen is fired up and taking orders to the tune of 75 pizzas a day!
When asked what inspires David Smith, Givens Estates Facilities Director, he said, "Being a catalyst for effective and positive change inspires me." Learn more about this dynamic team member on our blog.
https://www.givensestates.org/blog/meet-david-smith-facilities-director-15-years
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Meet David Smith: Facilities Director of 15 Years