Givens Communities has published its Annual Report for 2025, a year of profound significance for the senior living organization as it celebrates 50 years of mission-driven service. Givens Communities also has launched “Givens Connect,” a new video series designed to inform residents, team members, clients and the public of updates. The inaugural episode with Kevin …
Givens Highland Farms residents gathered recently for an Estate Planning 101 session, hosted by attorneys Andrew Atherton and Phoebe Bulls from the law firm of McGuire Wood & Bissette. The session offered valuable insights into estate planning and planned giving, with time for questions and discussion. An estate plan is important as it specifies how …
September is designated as Fall Prevention Awareness Month, with Sept. 22 named as Fall Prevention Awareness Day. Falls are a leading cause of injury for older adults. According to the Centers for Disease Control, falls affect us all—whether personally or someone we love or care about. Every second of every day an older adult falls. …
For half-a-century, Givens Communities has been dedicated to fostering supportive, caring places and programs where people thrive. Givens looks forward to a future of partnerships, continued innovations and even greater accomplishments. Discover how our senor living options can enhance your life and hear our story from a WLOS Spotlight Carolina segment.
The final step to affiliate Givens Communities, headquartered in Asheville, and Aldersgate United Methodist Retirement Community in Charlotte, is complete, it has been announced. This makes way for a new collaborative chapter for the senior living organizations and unites their shared values and expertise. It reinforces a mission to foster vibrant and supportive environments for …
This Sunday, August 31, Givens Communities Presents Symphony in the Park, a free and family-friendly musical extravaganza at Pack Square Park in downtown Asheville, beginning at 7 p.m. Soprano Elizabeth Baldwin headlines the evening with a breathtaking performance of opera and Broadway classics. Described as “mesmerizingly vulnerable” by the New York Times, and praised for …
According to the Mather Institute, only 43% of people age 65 to 74 meet the daily recommendations for physical activity. In this fourth week of National Wellness Month, senior living fitness advisers demonstrate ways to overcome negative beliefs regarding physical activity and provide recommendations on how to motivate healthier habits. Being physically active is associated …
Givens Communities is celebrating half a century dedicated to providing exceptional senior living, nurturing vibrant connections, and evolving in harmony with the changing needs of residents and the region. Thursday, Aug. 21, has been designated as “Givens Communities Day in Asheville” by mayoral proclamation, which reads, in part, that “with compassion, vision, and a steadfast …
The Asheville Symphony’s beloved “Symphony in the Park” returns to downtown Pack Square Park on Sunday, Aug. 31, at 7 p.m., ushering in the 2025–2026 season with a joyful evening of music for the whole community. Presented by Givens Communities and part of Boomtown Arts & Heritage FestAVL for the second year, this free outdoor …
August is designated as National Wellness Month, a time to focus on care and establishing healthy habits that carry throughout the year. Givens Communities recognizes that wellness is especially important for seniors. Through life enrichment activities, older adults need to maintain a well-rounded lifestyle tending to mental, physical, emotional and social needs. The vision of …