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Still Hopes Residents Enjoy Touring Their Hometown in Bloom

Last week, 18 residents boarded the Still Hopes bus and headed to Cheraw, SC. Pictured left to right: Sarah Spruill, our local tour guide, Nell Barr, Nell’s daughter Beverly, Jennie Guyton, her niece Beverly, and Pat Finlayson. Nell lived in Cheraw for five years, and Pat and Jennie were both born in Cheraw. Our day was filled with a driving tour of the town, visits to historic landmarks, and a lovely luncheon in a private home, catered by the Episcopal Church Women of St. David’s Episcopal Church. The azaleas and dogwoods lined every corner, and we all agreed that Cheraw lived up to its nickname, “The Prettiest Town in Dixie”.

Still Hopes Residents Go on a Hike with a “Spring” in Their Step!

This past Tuesday, 12 residents enjoyed a guided nature hike at the USC Belser Arboretum. The group was guided by retired USC professor Dr. Pat DeCoursey. We could not have asked for a better day; the weather was sunny and the trees had just begun leafing out. We followed the Arboretum Trail Loop which took us for a 3/5 mile hike around the perimeter of the nature preserve. Along the way, Dr. DeCoursey pointed out interesting plantings like the newest addition, an October Glory Red Maple. She also explained the long restoration process that began 4 years ago, and the future of this ongoing project. Everyone enjoyed being able to stretch their legs outdoors after the long winter, and plans were made to return to the Arboretum for a picnic in the near future.

The Luck of the Irish Comes to Wii Bowling!!

The Luck of the Irish was with the three teams competing in the 2010 Winter Wii Bowling Tournament at Still Hopes!

This past Wednesday on St. Patrick’s Day, the final round of the tournament took place at Still Hopes. A great group of spectators were in attendance to cheer on their favorite players. The teams were: “Still on a Roll” with Ed and Junie Hickman, Richard Kennedy, and Anne Beazley, “The Rolling Pins” with Margia Peeples, Charles Culbertson, Eliza Horton, and Nevin Betts, and “The Silver Strikers” with Lottie McLain, Emma Byars, Bobby Sumwalt, and Bill Strohecker. “The Rolling Pins” had the highest total score over the four rounds, and Margia Peeples had the highest individual total score. The winning team was awarded the traveling bowling pin trophy and bragging rights until the next tournament. Everyone enjoyed the refreshments, bowling ball cookies, and green sherbet punch.

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Still Hopes Launches NEW Website

Still Hopes Retirement Community has launched a brand new website.

This cutting edge site has all the information anyone would want to know about Still Hopes in one convenient place.   www.stillhopes.org

“We are proud of our new user- friendly, information-packed website and look forward to extending our reach to the community and the world with social media tools, a Blog and photo albums on our Face Book page.” Jon Keith, Still Hopes Director of Marketing.

The new website is multi-faceted and interactive.  The website will be a source of information for current residents, future residents, employees and those who just want to learn more about Still Hopes.  We’re presenting everything from our new Google Calendar for fitness classes, to lists of on-site educational sessions, concerts and job opportunities. It’s all there.

Visit www.stillhopes.org where you can join our E-list, subscribe to email alerts from our blog page and become a fan of our Facebook page.

Annual Fund for Resident Assistance Provides Hope

The Still Hopes Annual Fund for Resident Assistance provides financial care for residents whose resources can no longer support their needs.  The donations made to this ministry provide everything from the cost of total care to special needs such as equipment, clothing, footwear or personal items.

Donations to the Annual Fund for Resident Assistance have enabled Still Hopes to respect individual circumstances and to honor the dignity of all residents.

Please visit our website to learn more about the Resident Assistance Fund and other Ways to Give to Still Hopes.

Still Hopes is a faith-based CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community) and a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit with tax exemption organization.