Givens Communities Celebrates 2026 Symphony in the Park
Givens Communities was honored to serve as the presenting sponsor of the Asheville Symphony’s annual Symphony in the Park, a cherished community tradition that brought more than 10,000 people together in downtown Asheville on Sunday, September 6. Held at Pack Square Park, the free outdoor concert officially launched the Asheville Symphony’s 2026-2027 season with an evening of […]
Progress Continues on Meadowmont Neighborhood at Givens Highland Farms, Nestled in Scenic Blue Ridge Mountains
At Givens Highland Farms, the next stage of growth includes Meadowmont Phase 4, an expansion that will add 30 residences to one of the best continuing care retirement communities in North Carolina. These residences allow new seniors to join the vibrant, connected community of Givens Highland Farms that current residents call a community “in the […]
How to Avoid the ‘Gift Card’ Scam
The Givens Communities Technology Department wants to remind everyone about a scam that continues to be highly effective despite the fact that it has been around for many years: the “gift card” scam. Scenario: You receive an email, text message, or even a phone call from a friend, colleague or a trusted contact that urgently […]
Asheville Symphony Announces 2026–2027 Season and Free Symphony in the Park Concert September 6
Presented by Givens Communities and part of Boomtown Arts & Heritage FestAVL The Asheville Symphony’s beloved Symphony in the Park returns to downtown Asheville’s Pack Square Park on Sunday, September 6, at 7 p.m., opening the Symphony’s 2026–2027 season with a free outdoor concert for the whole community. Presented by Givens Communities and part of […]
The ‘Writing Your Life’ Project Continues to Grow
Something special has been building at Givens Estates for nearly two decades—one story at a time. It started with the conviction of long-time Givens Estates resident Jim Chatham that writing and sharing life stories in small groups can have a magical effect on both those telling their stories and those hearing the words. “Articulation,” Jim once told an interviewer, […]
From Harvest to Community Giving at Givens Aldersgate in Charlotte
A few years ago, Givens Aldersgate resident Catie Webb found herself with an abundance of zucchini from the community garden. Rather than letting the produce go to waste, she turned it into homemade zucchini bread. Residents quickly fell in love with her baking, and what started as a simple way to share fresh garden vegetables soon became […]
Givens Aldersgate Celebrates Charlotte Pride Parade
Residents and team members from Givens Aldersgate proudly joined thousands of community members for the 2026 Charlotte Pride Festival and Parade, continuing a cherished tradition of celebrating love, belonging, and inclusion. Held August 15-16 in Uptown Charlotte, Charlotte Pride attracted an estimated 250,000 attendees over the two-day festival and parade. As a proud sponsor of the annual event, Givens […]
Givens Communities Sponsors Art of Giving Event
Givens Communities, alongside the Givens Foundation was honored to sponsor and attend The Art of Giving, the annual fundraising event hosted by Jewish Family Services of Western North Carolina (JFS WNC) on August 9 at Congregation Beth HaTephila in Asheville. The event brought together community members, supporters, and nonprofit leaders to celebrate philanthropy and raise critical funds for programs that support […]
Involvement in Charlotte Pride Parade Reflects Community and Caring
A Givens Aldersgate tradition, residents and team members once again will walk in the Charlotte Pride Parade on Sunday, August 16, from 1-4 p.m. The parade and ride in a Pride-decorated bus celebrates love, care and belonging. We stand alongside our residents, team members, families, and neighbors in support of the LGBTQ+ community. Charlotte Pride’s […]
Take A Tour of Revamped Givens Estates Pottery Studio
Givens Estates has an amazingly active pottery studio where residents like Blake Salmon can explore creativity and hands-on skills, and often times craft ceramic items as contributions to worthwhile local causes. In a recent video, Blake takes us on a tour and shows off renovations for this workshop: Behind the Wheel: A Pottery Studio Tour […]