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Feb 26, 2026
A pile of various plastic bottles and containers.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

The Ardenwoods and Heather Glen communities have launched a renewed focus on recycling, hoping to reduce waste on campus to help divert materials from the landfill whenever possible.

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Feb 17, 2026
Headshot of Stacey Shaw. She is sitting and talking with a resident.

Staff Spotlight: Stacey Shaw

Healthcare has always been Stacey Shaw’s calling. Inspired by her love for her grandparents, who she helped care for in their later years, Stacey knew she wanted to provide that same level of compassion to others facing the challenges of older age.

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Jan 27, 2026
A knitted giraffe, voted Best of Show at the North Carolina Mountain State Fair, by Diane Nutty

Masters of their craft

Each Monday morning, the Ardenwoods Craft and Chat group gathers for fellowship. They practice various forms of crafting, including diamond painting, knitting, crocheting and sewing. Residents are welcome to bring any craft of their choice to the meetups.

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Jan 15, 2026
Jim Whalen holding a pottery piece that he created

Earth, clay and fire

For nearly 50 years, Heather Glen resident Jim Whalen made his living with his hands — shaping raw earth into vessels marked by patterns and texture. A lifelong artist and professional potter, Jim spent decades creating work that encouraged people not just to see art, but to feel it.

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Dec 24, 2025
Three performers at the Ardenwoods Singers holiday performance

Reel Christmas cheer

Learn about the Ardenwoods Singers holiday performance that dazzled the residents, family, friends and Ardenwoods staff who attended.

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Dec 15, 2025
Two residents holding wrapping paper at the pen pal community wrapping party

Homemade happiness

If we’ve caught you scrambling for a last-minute gift idea for a family member, neighbor or friend, check out these creative and customizable ideas.

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Nov 25, 2025

Thanksgiving, year-round

As we approach Thanksgiving, let's reflect on how to practice gratitude, not only during this season, but throughout the year.

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Nov 10, 2025
Sarah Marr at the LeadingAge SPARK event in Boston

Celebrating Sarah

Congratulations to Sarah Marr, Ardenwoods’ Associate Executive Director, on her recent graduation from LeadingAge’s Leadership Academy!

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Upcoming Events

April 1, 2026

A downsizing seminar by Simply Change

Join Robert & Laura Uherka from Simply Change Senior Move Specialist as they share tips to help folks declutter, downsize and move easy.

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