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Volunteers help with many activities at Carolina Villages as well as helping other residents. A reception in honor of all volunteers was held on Thursday, June 6, 2013. See: VOLUNTEER RECEPTION

On Thursday, May 30, 2013, residents enjoyed a "USO Party" with hot dogs, hamburgers, and cake. The Hendersonville High School Jazz Band, under the direction of Fran Shelton, provided the music. Several Carolina Village employees were in the band. For some photos, click: USO PARTY

A health fair was held on Tuesday, May 21, 2103. Personnel were available to perform simple tests and to give advice on healthy living. A number of vendors of health-related products were present. For some photos, click: HEALTH FAIR

On Thursday, May 23, 2013, residents took a one day tour to visit two historic locations in Western North Carolina, Marshall and Hot Springs. The tour was led by Dr. Hubert Edwards, a WNC native and Carolina Village resident. Globe Treks, a local tour company, provided the transportation. For photos, see: HISTORY TOUR

A display of photographs and other mementos of Carolina Village veterans reflected the Village's year long theme of "The Greatest Generation." A large number of these items were distributed around the fireplace and elsewhere in the Fireplace Lounge. Click for some PHOTOS. There were also TV COVERAGE and NEWSPAPER COVERAGE of the display.

Carolina Village again contributed to the Linus Project, making blankets that are distributed to children, who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need. These blankets, displayed on March 20, 2013, provide love, and a sense of security, warmth, and comfort. See: MARCH LINUS PICTURES (For more information about the Western North Carolina Linus project, click: WNC LINUS)

A concert with St. Patrick's Day and Easter themes was presented by the Carolina Village Chorale, under the direction of resident Marguerite Martin, on Thursday evening, March 14, 2013. Bobbie Radcliffe accompanied on the piano. For some photos click: CHORALE.

The annual Valentine Party was held on Monday, February 14, 2013. Music was provided by the Dick Powell band For some photos, click: VALENTINE PARTY

A Christmas Eve tradition is to burn a yule log that has been signed by residents. The ceremony is accompanied by singing of Christmas carols. For a few random photos. click: YULE LOG

Linus blankets were displayed on November 19, 2012. These blankets are distributed to children, who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need. These blankets provide love, and a sense of security, warmth, and comfort. See: NOVEMBER LINUS PICTURES

The Carolina Village Chorale, under the direction of resident Marguerite Martin, performed an excellent concert on Thursday evening, November 8, 2012. Bobbie Radcliffe accompanied on the piano. For some photos click: CHORALE.

Carolina Village residents and staff attended a Halloween party on Wednesday evening, October 31, 2012. Many staff members brought their children to enjoy the "trick-or-treats" in the fireplace lounge. For some photos, click: HALLOWEEN

On Friday, October 12, 2012, the Carolina Village Care Center sponsored a barbecue to raise money for Alzheimers. For some pictures, click: BARBECUE.

A craft show was held in the Fireplace Lounge on Wednesday, October 10, 2012. Residents displayed their many talents in a variety of different crafts. For some photos, click: CRAFTS

On Friday, October 5, 2012, Carolina Village residents participated in a "Walkathon" around the Village to raise money for the Henderson County Hunger Coalition. For some pictures, click: WALKATHON.

The annual picnic for residents, employees and their families was held on Saturday, September 22, 2012. The weather was perfect for the picnic, and the food and activities were excellent. For some photos click: PICNIC

Residents and Carolina Village staff entertained with an excellent variety show on Tuesday, September 11, 2012. For photos of the program, see: VARIETY SHOW