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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…


Acts of Service

December 30, 2019

This month’s resident spotlight not only focuses on one resident at Brightmore, but three incredibly selfless individuals. These ladies not only give back to their community during the holiday season, but all year round! Ginny Bredeck has been volunteering at the hospital for 20 years at the Main Entrance Information Reception Desk. When asked why . . . Read More


Enchanted by the Lights at Airlie Gardens

December 19, 2019

Brightmore’s last holiday trip before we celebrate Christmas was “Enchanted Airlie” Gardens. The residents bundled up to go and experience the most festive Christmas lights outlining this beautiful garden established in 1901, which borders the Intracoastal Waterway. As we grabbed hot cocoa, cookies and popcorn, we also enjoyed the many poinsettias and countless camellias that . . . Read More


Bringing the Holidays to Your Workout

These women take Christmas to the next level with the Elf Water Walk! Wearing fun Elf headbands, they sing along to some of their favorite Christmas tunes while walking 77 laps around the pool. Taking a break at the half-way mark to enjoy a mimosa is a nice bonus, too! What are you doing to . . . Read More


Brightmore Wilmington Donation to Cape Fear Literacy Council

Brightmore held its 8th Annual Holiday Charity Craft Bazaar in November. Every year Brightmore crafters and needle workers work diligently all year round; then the Saturday before Thanksgiving, we bring all the crafts together and have a Craft Bazaar. One hundred percent of the proceeds go to support a local charity. This year we chose . . . Read More


“Over the River and Through the Woods” at Mike’s Farm

December 14, 2019

Brightmore took their 6th annual trip to Mike’s Farm to celebrate the many joys of Christmas! It all started with a down-home country dinner in the joyous company of many Brightmore residents as we fellow shipped with great conversation, stories and laughter! After filling up on fried chicken, mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, green beans, . . . Read More


Our Residents love the yoga class!

December 13, 2019

The Kempton Assisted Living has a seated yoga class twice a month. This is a time for residents to relax their mind while exercising their body. Yoga is defined as a Hindu spiritual and ascetic discipline, a part of which, including breath control, simple meditation, and the adoption of specific bodily postures, is widely practiced . . . Read More


The Holiday Season has Begun at Brightmore!

December 9, 2019

There is so much excitement and festiveness on the day that Brightmore begins our Holiday Season, which begins with our Annual Holiday Pictures in front of the Christmas tree! But why is this so special? It is a time when residents come down for their annual holiday picture with the staff; however, they have no . . . Read More


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