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Activity Calendars

Below is current months activity calendars that shows all the activities available to residents, as well as events and more…



Night Yoga Gives Residents a Chance to Relax

November 18, 2019

Night Yoga gives the residents an opportunity to relax and unwind from a busy day or even a busy week. Dimmed lights, Sleep Aid essential oil diffused in the room, relaxing soft music in the background, and slow moving stretches and breathing techniques, followed by guided mediation by the instructor will end the class. The . . . Read More


Trends in Senior Physical Wellness

“The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but instead will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease.” –Thomas Edison Brightmore University ended the Fall Semester with “Current Trends in Senior Physical Wellness”, presented by Ryan Godfrey, PT, DPT, owner of . . . Read More


Almost Everything Can Be Grown in a Container

November 13, 2019

Brightmore University presented, “Krazy Containers”, 2nd in a two-part Horticulture Series with Jon Wooten, volunteer speaker for the New Hanover County NC Cooperative Extension & Arboretum. Living in a senior community where your apartment may or may not have a porch presents many obstacles for residents who move in that love to garden and definitely . . . Read More


Health Benefits of “Every Day Essential Oils”

November 8, 2019

Brightmore University started our second semester with a very popular new way of aging healthily and naturally that we have been reading about in not only health articles, but also in senior living magazines – “Every Day Essential Oils”. Sara Godfrey, Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist, Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant and Essential Oils Educator, joined . . . Read More


Brightmore’s 8th Annual Holiday Craft Bazaar

November 6, 2019

Click link to print invitation The Residents of Brightmore, Staff, Family, Friends and the Community are cordially invited to attend Brightmore’s 8th Annual Holiday Craft Bazaar Saturday, November 23rd 10:00 am-4:00 pm in the Fitness Center 2324 41st St. Wilmington, NC 28403 Brightmore Crafters & Needle Workers have been working diligently all year… “Crafting for . . . Read More


Annual BBQ & Bluegrass Fall Festival is a Huge Success!

This year’s 11th annual BBQ & Bluegrass Fall Festival was a boot-stomping good time! A big “Thank you” to L-Shape Lot for playing for us again this year – a wonderful group who helped bring in the fall spirit! The festival had lots to offer to make this a family fun event! Everything from face . . . Read More


October is the month to walk to support a Healthy Heart!

November 4, 2019

Brightmore University ended the second semester with a presentation on “Preventing Heart Disease and Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle” presented by Katie Monroe, NP with the Cardiology Division of Wilmington Health. Katie shared tips on preventing heart disease as we age and what we can do to promote a healthy lifestyle. Heart Disease is the leading . . . Read More


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