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Thursday, January 5th, 2017
Whether tending the garden out back, visiting the Walmart where he used to oversee the garden shop, chatting with elementary school students, or encouraging other residents, Richard Jones is one … Read More »
Tags: Assisted Living, Carillon, knightdale, Resident Story, Retired Farmer
Posted in Sage Stories | Comments Off on Meet Richard Jones, Carillon of Knightdale’s Local Retired Farmer, Landscaper and Gardener
Monday, December 19th, 2016
Although still adjusting to life at Carillon Assisted Living four months after moving to our Newton facility, Maggie Smith is looking forward to celebrating her first Christmas with us. It’s … Read More »
Tags: Assisted Living, Carillon Assisted Living, Christmas stories, Newton, North Carolina, resident stories
Posted in Carillon Caregivers, Resident and Community Life, Resident Stories, Successful Aging | Comments Off on Meet Maggie Smith, one of the Newest Residents at Carillon Assisted Living of Newton
Thursday, December 15th, 2016
Although it’s been many years since Clara Elder walked the beat in Raleigh, she still remembers the heartwarming aspects of serving as one of first female police officers in North … Read More »
Tags: Carillon Resident Life Story, Carillon resident stories, December 2016, Raleigh First Female Officer
Posted in Sage Stories | Comments Off on Meet Clara Elder, Raleigh’s First Female Police Officer and School Crossing Guard, at Carillon Assisted Living of Fuquay-Varina
Thursday, December 1st, 2016
Seventy-four-year-old Howard Hansen is a veteran of the U.S. Army Signal Corps and held multiple jobs during his career—everything from working at a pet cemetery to 19 years as a … Read More »
Tags: Assisted Living, Community Outreach, Hillsborough, Love Drop, Making a Difference
Posted in News, Resident and Community Life, Resident Stories | Comments Off on Meet Howard Hansen, resident of Carillon of Hillsborough and veteran on a mission for Mission Love Drop
Thursday, November 24th, 2016
When the sounds of Christmas caroling echoed throughout Carillon Assisted Living’s North Raleigh facility last December, it reminded resident Mary Burkhardt of singing with her sons after baking Christmas cookies. … Read More »
Tags: Carillon Assisted Living, carol, Carolers, Christmas, concert, free concert
Posted in Carillon Christmas Carol Concert, Events | Comments Off on ‘Tis The Season to Enjoy the Annual Christmas Carol Event
Thursday, November 24th, 2016
Marilyn Smith grew up watching her mother play golf in West Virginia. A skilled and dedicated player, Marilyn’s mom passed the love of the game on to her daughter, who … Read More »
Posted in Sage Stories | Comments Off on Meet Marilyn Smith, Ladies Golf Champion, at Carillon Assisted Living of North Raleigh
Thursday, November 17th, 2016
While old movie fans are familiar with the phrase, “Follow that car!”, Howard Hansen heard it in real life. It happened during the 1970s, when he drove a taxi cab … Read More »
Tags: cabbie, Carillon, hawaii, Hillsborough, life stories, New York, North Carolina, Queens, resident life, stories, US Army, veteran
Posted in Assisted Living, Resident and Community Life, Resident Stories, Sage Stories | Comments Off on Meet Howard Hansen, Former Cabbie, Vet and Jack of All Trades at Carillon Assisted Living of Hillsborough
Thursday, November 10th, 2016
While he never bucked a bronco or herded cattle, Kenneth “Cowboy” Cantrell is living proof that it’s never too late to reinvent yourself. When his wife, Daphene—a former state district … Read More »
Tags: Carillon, cowboy, Great Depression, Huntersville, resident life, resident stories, WWII
Posted in Resident and Community Life, Resident Stories, Sage Stories | Comments Off on Meet Kenneth “Cowboy” Cantrell, Carillon of Huntersville’s original Cowboy
Thursday, November 3rd, 2016
Johnny Horton joined the Navy when he was only 17 years old. He had the urge to do something different with his life, and after talking with recruiters he decided … Read More »
Tags: Carillon, knightdale, life, life stories, personal life stories, resident life, resident stories, WWII
Posted in Resident and Community Life, Resident Stories, Sage Stories | Comments Off on Meet Johnny and Helen Horton, Carillon of Knightdale’s New Resident Welcome Committee
Thursday, November 3rd, 2016
The holidays are just around the corner! Mark your calendars and save the date for a Carillon Christmas Carol, where Carillon’s residents, family, friends, neighbors and the entire community gather … Read More »
Tags: Assisted Living Christmas Carolers, Carillon Assisted Living Christmas Event, Carillon Christmas Carol Concert, Carillon Christmas Carol Concert 2016, Christmas Carolers at Carillon
Posted in Carillon Christmas Carol Concert, Events | Comments Off on Carillon’s 2016 Christmas Carol Concert
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