A special resident post by Joanie McGee, Co-chair of Luv 2 Quilt at Givens Estates I recently read an article in the Smoky Mountain Living magazine that showcased the “powerful economic force” that quilting brings to Asheville while celebrating the Southern Appalachian heritage of our foremothers! Quilters come from all over for classes, retreats, and … Continued
If you haven’t met Bonnie and Marco, you are missing out on two gems in the Givens Estates community. They are one of the friendliest couples that you’ll encounter in Asheville. The couple enjoys meeting new people, and they are genuinely interested and fascinated to hear people’s stories. It doesn’t take long for new acquaintances … Continued
An interview with Barbara Turner, Givens Estates resident since June 2018. Barbara Turner, a Givens Estates resident since June 2018, enjoys an active life with fascinating stories, perspectives, and an impressive resume, including teaching high school and working as a neuroscientist and medical educator. She is also a trained chaplain in the Jewish faith. Her … Continued
Hello everyone, As we prepare to reflect on the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. on January 17th, 2022, it is important for us to celebrate that this year marks Givens Communities’ first year observing Martin Luther King Jr. Day as an official company holiday. After three years of dedicated work from our Cultural Inclusion … Continued
December 29, 2021 Dear Friends, As anticipated with the arrival of the Omicron variant of the COVID virus combined with the significant increase in socialization during the holidays, Givens Estates is experiencing an increase in the number of COVID cases and exposures. We continue with regular Covid-19 testing of residents and team members in GEHC … Continued