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Maryann Ritzel Showcased in ANFP “Everyday Heroes”
Maryann Ritzel doesn’t do what she does for recognition. As a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) and Certified Food Protection Professional (CFPP) at Sharon Towers, she’s more concerned with results than accolades. However, if the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has had...
COVID-19 Vaccine Update #2
With multiple versions of the COVID-19 vaccine rolling out, new questions are emerging that are different than the ones I had addressed in my initial vaccine post. Here are answers to some of the most common questions I've received recently from residents and...
“Charlotte Today” Addresses Sharon Towers Renovation & Expansion
Ann Marie Ladis, director of sales and marketing, made another appearance on WCNC's "Charlotte Today" program to discuss long-term plans for the Sharon Towers at SouthPark campus. She and host Beth Troutman also talked about Sharon Towers' commitment to successful...
COVID-19 Vaccine Update
There is a daunting amount of information to sort through to understand the role that vaccines will play in fighting this pandemic, when we will begin vaccinating at Sharon Towers at SouthPark and what we can expect to see in terms of a timeline, side effects and...
Sharon Towers Featured on WCNC’s “Charlotte Today”
Our own Ann Marie Ladis, director of sales and marketing, was recently a guest on WCNC's "Charlotte Today" program. She discussed construction of The Deerwood as well as how the new independent living apartment building fits into Sharon Towers at SouthPark's long-term...
Sharon Towers ‘Flips the COVID Script’ with Technology, Makes News
It's a natural reaction to a global pandemic for a senior living community to institute measures to preserve the health and welfare of residents, families and staff. However, Sharon Towers at SouthPark's Director of Vitality and Well-Being Jessica Bourque also saw...
Packing and Organizing to Move More Safely in COVID Times
Here at Fresh Start Transitions, we have experienced many ups and downs and survived them all. However, we have never experienced anything like COVID-19 before. When this virus first came to visit, we had many clients already on our schedule. Their sales were closing,...
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...