Springmoor Life Care Retirement Community

02/26/2026

A group of residents enjoyed a wine dinner on January 22. River Galicia, Springmoor’s Distributor Representative, offered the following wine pairings:
Massican Pinot Grigio with the Appetizer
Harvey & Harriet Rose with the Salad
Mollydooker Boxer Shiraz with the Meat Entree
Rombauer Chardonnay with the Seafood Entree

02/24/2026

Residents are invited to join us in March for a Great Decisions Foreign Policy Discussion Group. Topics and dates are below. Thank you to resident Mike Ganey for facilitating these discussions!

Thurs., 3/5 at 2 pm: Multilateral Institutions in a Changing World Order
Thurs., 3/12 at 2 pm: U.S. Engagement with Africa
Thurs., 3/19 at 2 pm: The Future of Human Rights & International Law in a Divided World

All sessions are held in the auditorium.

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Residents at Springmoor Retirement Community in Raleigh NC participated in an an array of activities through our restructured Pathways Program.

02/23/2026

Springmoor is home to many talented artists who work in a variety of different media. Resident artwork is displayed on art gallery walls in North and South Village, as well as over the South Village Rose Table near the mailboxes.

Residents, please share your special talents by allowing us to display your creations! We welcome all varieties of paintings, photos, drawings, needlework, and carvings that can be wall hung.

You will find details regarding submitting your artwork on p. 23 of the February issue of The Springmoor Herald.

Pictured: Watercolor painting by Marilyn MacDowall; painting hung above the South Village Rose Table.

02/19/2026

On the evening of 2/12, a group of residents enjoyed a wine tasting in the North Village Great Room. Wine & Spirit Educator River Galicia shared insights and tasting notes for each featured wine. Chef Matt prepared delicious hors d'oeuvres, and a little bird told us the Baked Brie was phenomenal! springmoor.org/news-events/events-new

02/18/2026

Are you a resident who sews or crochets? Join us at Meraki Arts Studio on most Mondays between 10 am–1 pm for Sit & Sew/Crochet & Chat. The studio offers space for independent crafters to create and connect. Bring your projects and supplies. We provide sewing machines, as well as some fabric, yarn, and tools. Check the resident portal for the latest information.

02/17/2026

Happy Mardi Gras! Springmoor presents Decatur Street Beat in our auditorium this evening at 7 pm. This group has been bringing foot-stomping, toe-tapping, New Orleans-style Dixieland jazz to life since 2004. Their mission is simple: to share the happiest, liveliest, and most listenable music around! springmoor.org/news-events/events-new

02/16/2026

Springmoor’s Billiards Social Group meets on Tues. evenings from 7–9 pm in NV 210 A. Pool is just one of the many activities residents coordinate for other members of the community to enjoy. Additional pursuits include croquet, shuffleboard, pickleball, putting on the Springmoor Green, and multiple card games. Find details about all activities on the resident portal and join us!

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02/13/2026

On 1/23, a merry group of 22 residents enjoyed a visit to Temple Theatre in Sanford and lunch at Davison’s Steak House. This popular outing occurs several times a year, and last month’s show was a musical review of the works of Steven Sondheim. Sondheim is famous for his work in hits like Gypsy, Sweeny Todd, and West Side Story.

02/12/2026

The Pathways Wellness Team offers many interesting tours to residents each month. In January, one of the offerings was a trip to Artspace in downtown Raleigh. Artspace is a nonprofit visual arts center that features 30+ artist studios. The public can meet local artists, view and purchase original art, and take classes. The group also enjoyed lunch at Vic’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria in historic City Market.

02/11/2026

Raleigh has four distinct seasons, with winter typically being mild. In January of this year, we had two ice/snow events. Springmoor residents enjoyed NOT having to shovel snow and otherwise directly address the consequences of below freezing temperatures. These photos are from the first weather event. Thom Morgan, Director of Grounds, was salting a walkway at 22 degrees F. Thank you to Thom and his team for helping ensure residents were safe and cozy!

02/10/2026

Save the date! On Friday, March 6, residents who are veterans are invited to join us for a special presentation with Rick Long, Installation Coordinator for the NC Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. At 10:00 am in the auditorium, Rick will share an overview of how the department supports NC’s veterans, service members, and their families. Refreshments will be served. Springmoor is proud to be home to numerous veterans. Thank you for your service and the sacrifices you and your family have made!

02/09/2026

Last year, Springmoor residents enjoyed several Wine Tasting Socials. At our most recent event, four different wines were available for tasting. River Galicia, Springmoor’s Distributor Representative, gave us a brief overview of each wine; we then had the opportunity to taste them. Jessica Revira, our Catering Coordinator, arranged for a variety of delicious savories, as well as some fun sweets to complement the wines. A fun, elegant experience for all!