Carolina Meadows

03/30/2026

Through our longstanding partnership with the Chatham County Literacy Council https://chathamliteracy.org the Kramden Institute https://kramden.org facilitated a free digital literacy workshop on campus for 12 of our team members. Our employees gained new knowledge and skills AND received a free refurbished laptop that includes three months of technical support from the Kramden institute. We are so grateful for our nonprofit partnerships and the services they provide to our community!

03/20/2026

Newest hire at Carolina Meadows:
Mitchell, Director of Naps 🐾
Already proving to be the purrfect fit 💚

03/19/2026

March is National Nutrition Month®!
National Nutrition Month® is an annual campaign created 50 years ago in 1973 by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. During the month of March, everyone at CM is invited to learn more about making informed food choices and developing healthful habits.

03/17/2026

“Many hands make light work.” Thank you to Building 4 residents for your help in packing up The Fairways library! Boxes filled, new furniture on its way and smiles all around.

03/09/2026

Help us celebrate our February 2026 Culture Catalyst, Abe, who enriches and improves resident lives each and every day. Thank you, Abe for your dedication and teamwork!

03/03/2026

At Carolina Meadows, we care and we note—
Strong voices matter… so get out and vote! 🇺🇸

02/24/2026

Who says retirement living can't have a wild side? Carolina Meadows is proud to sponsor these adorable, rescued tigers. We invite you to learn more about the incredible rescue organization and the important work they do to protect these majestic animals.

https://carolinatigerrescue.org/

02/20/2026

A Different Kind of Sign of Spring.

As we wait for the daffodils to bloom, something else is popping up around campus — reminders of our values. This week, our Culture Committee placed signs highlighting what guides us every day: Collaboration, Community, Accountability, and Excellence.

Just like the first signs of spring, these messages reflect growth, renewal, and the spirit that makes Carolina Meadows so special.

Our values are always in bloom. 🌱💛

02/10/2026

🎨 A Work of Art Worth Piecing Together! 🧩
Artists Bill Davis, Susan Gaca, and Margaret Zircher—residents of Carolina Meadows created a stunning 6½’ x 7½’ acrylic painting that celebrates the rich culture, history, and beauty of North Carolina. Originally conceived in conjunction with Carolina Meadows’ annual fund-raising drive supporting UNC-TV Public Media North Carolina, the artwork was met with such enthusiasm that it was transformed into a jigsaw puzzle, allowing even more people to enjoy it.
Inspired by the folk-art style of 19th-century muralist Rufus Porter, the image captures North Carolina’s unique geography and heritage—from Cherokee culture and mountain waterfalls to Bodie Lighthouse, the Lost Colony, and the Wright Brothers’ airplane. The scene also highlights agriculture, wildlife, education, arts, literature, sports, and more.
🧠 The puzzle experience is enriched by an accompanying KEY, offering fascinating background on 53 different images within the artwork—making it as educational as it is entertaining.
A beautiful celebration of creativity, community, and all things North Carolina! 💙

The puzzle solving adventure is enhanced by the accompanying key providing background information about 53 representations of NC history.

02/04/2026

When winter shows up, so do our heroes. ❄️ Carolina Meadows resident, Kathy Farinola captured the care, teamwork, and dedication of our Plant Ops and Grounds teams perfectly in this poem. We’re proud to share it.

Shovels, Plows, and Winter Heroes

What to our wondering eyes did appear,
But Nicole VanBuren, shovel in gear.
Our driveway and walk—cleared crisp and neat,
Before we’d even pulled on boots for our feet.

Before the cocoa cooled, before we could fret,
The plows were already hard at it, no rest yet.
Through ice and packed snow, in cold so severe,
Plant Ops rolled out with good cheer and great gear.

With Grounds in great hands, Marc Whittemore leading the way,
And Dan Camara steering the ship through the storm and the gray.
Roads cleared, walks shining—by morning we knew:
At Carolina Meadows, snow doesn’t stand a chance with this crew

01/31/2026

When winter won’t take the hint, we like to remind ourselves what’s coming next.

01/27/2026

"Never too old to have a little fun" - Compliments of CM residents, Bob and Deky Hall.