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Recent Blog Posts
Sharon Towers’ Cinco de Mayo Celebration Makes Senior Dining News
Sharon Towers’ recent Cinco de Mayo celebration caught the eye of the publication Senior Dining News where several images of the day were shared. Festivities included plenty of themed drinks and sweets – served with sombreros! Go here to read the original article. ¡Arriba!
Jessica Bourque Recognized As Leader In Wellness Management by ICAA Education
Congratulations to our own Jessica Bourque, who is among the first graduates of the Leadership In Wellness Management course offered by ICAA Education, Inc. (a sister company of the International Council on Active Aging® (ICAA), a professional association that has...
Resident Mattie Grigsby Featured In Qcitymetro
Sharon Towers' own Mattie Grigsby was recently featured in an article in the online publication Qcitymetro. The piece detailed her personal history including early years in Greensboro and teaching career in Charlotte as well as her time here at Sharon Towers. You can...
Dining Healthier In A Graying America
By 2035, the number of Americans age 65 and over is expected to top 78 million, surpassing the number of children (age 18 and under) for the first time. The graying of America is a good thing, for it means we are living healthier, longer lives. It’s also a good thing...
Get To Know Amanda Russell, Music Therapist
Amanda Russell is excited. And why not? As the new staff music therapist at Sharon Towers, she has a few hundred potential students. Whether it’s working with groups improvising with instruments, playing musical “Jeopardy” to help keep residents’ mind sharp and...
Sharon Towers Sponsors Health Risk Assessments for Seniors
Sharon Towers recently agreed to underwrite the full cost of health risk assessment screenings for seniors for five dates in in the greater Charlotte area. The screenings, conducted by the UNC Charlotte Health Risk Assessment Lab, were open to anyone 55 or older. No...
Vitality and Well-being Has Residents on the Move
Just because you love your home doesn't mean that it isn't fun to get away once in a while. At Sharon Towers, our residents enjoy group excursions to area events and cultural activities. Sometimes we even go out of town for a special occasion. Whether it’s music,...
Sharon Towers Couple Featured in Charlotte Magazine
Sharon Towers' own Ralph and Marinell Bostian were recently featured in a Charlotte magazine article about finding love in Charlotte's senior community. You can read the article here."We actually have more freedom now at Sharon Towers than we ever had in a house....
Sharon Towers Funds Health Screenings
A program launched in August 2016, and funded by a $150,000 donation from Sharon Towers, provides hundreds of free health screenings for at-risk seniors at Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation senior and multigenerational centers. Read the full article from the UNCC...