On April 4th, four of Galloway Ridge’s veterans gave of their time and energies (and got up REALLY early!) to serve their fellow veterans. John Stell, Al Schalk, Chet Rogers, and Bob Kelly found their way to the GR kitchen for a 5:30 AM departure to Jordan Lake. These fine veterans/residents spent their morning assembling [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, August 29, 2018 Galloway Ridge exists to inspire meaningful and engaged lives and to assure each resident a superior quality of life and care. In support of our mission the Community Grant Program of the Galloway Ridge Inc. Charitable Fund was established in 2006 to serve the citizens of Chatham County. [...]
“Old age is no place for sissies.” – Bette Davis People who want to live a healthy, active lifestyle don’t hesitate to eat a well-balanced diet and exercise regularly, but they may not be as likely to seek preventive care from a doctor. If you are like most people who only go to a physician [...]
Men do not quit playing because they grow old; they grow old because they quit playing. – Oliver Wendall Holmes Retiring is a personal decision, and not one to be taken lightly. For many people, deciding when is the right time to retire can be difficult because they may worry that they won’t have anything [...]
Every once in a while, a new technology, an old problem, and a big idea turn into an innovation. – Dean Kamen Galloway Ridge is always looking for innovative ways to improve the lives of our residents, and we have recently implemented cutting-edge aging services technology in an effort to achieve our goals. Through our [...]
January 3, 2018 Galloway Ridge engages in community benefit activities and charitable projects which help alleviate unmet needs of special populations in Chatham County, including children and youth, the elderly, the underprivileged, and minorities. It also supports programs that foster housing care and services for older adults. The Galloway Ridge Charitable Fund supports this [...]
Galloway Ridge is very proud to announce two new hires to their highly qualified Senior Director’s Team. Scott Richardson is Senior Director of Resident and Community Engagement. Having worked in the Senior Living industry since 1999, Scott brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the community. As a Certified Aging Services Professional, a Certified [...]
“Connections with other people affect not only the quality of our lives but also our survival.” -Dean Ornish When you retire, you can take time to do some of those things that you saved for after your career. You may devote more time to family and travel, or you may decide downsizing and simplifying is [...]
Pittsboro, NC: The 7th Annual Chatham County Alzheimer’s NC Walk and 5K Run was held at Galloway Ridge at Fearrington on Saturday, September 9. With 130 registered walkers, 117 timed runners, and plenty of onlookers, the race was an exciting way to start a beautiful September morning. The event saw a 25% increase in turn-out [...]
The Community Grant Program of the Galloway Ridge Inc., Charitable Fund is accepting grant applications from Chatham County 501(c)(3) organizations and from Chatham County Public Schools and other Chatham County governmental units. Completed applications are due by 4:00 pm on October 10, 2017. Applications are available by contacting Celeste Lestienne at clestienne@gallowayridge.com. Galloway Ridge is [...]
