Residents Dick and Regina Bruns moved toAbernethy Laurels almost a year ago. Regina, a formerlong-term care nurse, and Dick, who held a career inhotel management, knew exactly what they wantedwhen they began their retirement community search.

Before moving to North Carolina, the couple openedand managed a six resident assisted living facility inupstate Pennsylvania. “Dick and I combined ournursing and hospitality experience to create a place tocare for older adults,” shared Regina. In addition tomanaging their assisted living business, both Dickand Regina cared for their own aging parents andunderstood the challenges associated with being acaregiver.

Eventually the couple sold their business and movedto Taylorsville, NC to be closer to their child and toescape the harsh winters of the north. While in North

Carolina, they began hearing about AbernethyLaurels. After a visit and tour, the couple decided thatthey wanted to take the next step towards theretirement lifestyle they desired. Dick loved theserenity and open space the community offered. “Wedid not want a high-rise building with little character.Abernethy Laurels offers beautiful grounds, relaxingviews, and we found it so peaceful during our visits,”said Dick.

Both Dick and Regina are artists, so finding a homethat could accommodate the equipment needed fortheir hobbies was important. They found a homeperfect for their needs – one with a room that could bededicated to Regina’s sewing machine and fabrics andanother room with ample lighting that could providespace for Dick to paint.

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welcomen e w r e s i d e n t s

Richard MazakLincolnton, NC

Dorothy GregoryConnelly Springs, NC

Loretta HuffmanConover, NC

Walter McBrideSherrills Ford, NC

Robert and Barbara LisiGilbertsville, PA

James and Lois HuntHickory, NC

Betty JonesSunnyvale, CA

William and Jeanne HassDenver, NC

H.P. BrowningNewton, NC

Bruce and Janet HooverBiglerville, PA

Not your “Cookie Cutter” CommunityWhen searching for retirement communities, it is not uncommon to see thesame homes and floor plans throughout the community. Abernethy Laurels isthe exception. In fact, there are nearly 130 homes with varying floor plansmaking Abernethy Laurels anything but a “cookie cutter” community.

When resident Charlie Bittinger was searching for a retirement community,the idea of having flexibility to create hobby space was important. Charlie is aphotographer with a 30” computer monitor for making adjustments to hisphotos and several large printers. When choosing his home at AbernethyLaurels, Charlie shared his love of photography and the importance of needingspace for his equipment. The Marketing team worked with the Maintenancedepartment to turn Charlie’s desires into reality – the large mechanical roomwas turned into what Charlie refers to as his “dark” room for processing photos– a few alterations made this area into the perfect hobby space.

“Listening to what is important to a person and tailor-making the home totheir specific wishes is a key element in creating the perfect home for ourresidents,” explained Marketing Director Rob Hartsell. “Abernethy Laurelswants your home to suit your needs, hobbies, and desires. If one of our manyfloor plans does not conform to what you need or want, then we will work withyou to create the home that does.”

Residents may choose from a selection of paint colors, flooring options,countertop styles, lighting choices, sun rooms, screened porches, patios…..thelist goes on and on. Abernethy Laurels wants your home to be just that –“your” home. We believe your home should be personalized and not a typicalcookie-cutter home with a floor plan identical to your neighbors. Let us helpyou design your dream retirement home, contact us today!

Meeting Monet - ADifferent Perspective Tuesday, october 23 2:00 pm

Join AbernethyLaurels and Carl R.Shatley for anexploration into thelife and art ofClaude Monet, a

leader in one of the mostsweeping revolutions in thehistory of art: Impressionism.Enjoy a presentation of a widerange of works created byMonet and delve into littleknown details of his life andwork. Presenter Carl Shatleyholds a Master of Arts degreefrom Duke University inHistory and a Bachelor of Artsin Art from GreensboroCollege.

Cider Tasting &village ApartmentTuesday, october 30  3:00 to 4:00 pmWe invite you to join us for ourVillage open house where wewill feature our spacious onelevel two bedroom apartment,with a fully equipped kitchen,modern finishes and awelcoming neighborhood tomake you feel right at home.Visit and see for yourself whythis award-winning seniorcommunity thrives onhospitality and carefree living.

Cork and Canvas Art ShowFriday, November 9 5:00 pm Don’t miss this showcase of canvases featuring various media from local artists. Meet the artists and enjoy buying or viewingtheir stunning work. Celebrateour local artists and enjoy astimulating evening.

Model Home open HouseWednesday, November 142:00 pm You will fall in love withAbernethy Laurels as youpreview a model home andmeet some of our sensationalneighbors. The model homewill showcase our interiorfinishes and single level floorplans. Enjoy the spices of fallwith a seasonal favorite –pumpkin pie!

Holiday CandyMakingTuesday, November 27 2:00 pm Join Chef Craig, along with ourfavorite baker, Marvin as theydelight your taste buds withholiday candy making. An all-time favorite, peppermint bark,will be a highlight of thecandies; sampling thesedecadent treats is a must!

To register for these events, contact Rob Hartsell at828.465.8519 or email rhartsell@uchas.org.

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The couple has settled nicely into theirVilla home. With maintenance-free livingand the comfort of having care available,they have embraced the lifestyle atAbernethy Laurels. In addition to theirpersonal hobbies, they began playingmusical instruments, exercising, attendingprograms, and making friends. “We knowthat our move to Abernethy Laurels wasthe best gift we could give our children.They are comforted knowing that we areenjoying life surrounded by wonderfulnew friends and a team of exceptionallyhospitable staff,” shared Dick and Regina.

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Lovein our CommunityResidents Lou Grandmaison and Sarah Bostian have a strongdesire to help others in their community. Lou and Sarah are bothactive with LINC (Linked in New Creative) Ministries and givefreely of their time by volunteering in numerous capacities. Whenthe two ladies heard about a need in our county to help fosterchildren, they immediately jumped into action. “There are over300 children in Catawba County currently in foster care. Whenchildren are placed into foster care, many times it’s unplanned

leaving the children without essential items,” shared Lou.

Lou decided that she wanted to organize a supply drive at Abernethy Laurels. “Our community is filled withothers that want to make a difference. I knew when staff and residents heard about this need, they would opentheir hearts and wallets,” stated Lou.  Sprinkle Some Love, the name of the supply drive, was an effort tocollect school supplies, hygiene products, and therapy/calming items. Within a week, the once empty barrelwas overflowing with supplies. “I’m so proud of our collection efforts,” shared Lou. “It warms my heart toknow that we are making a difference in the lives of local children – we are sprinkling love right here in ourown community.”