Now that spring is here, in the late afternoon - mostly weekends - you can hear the cheers of the youngsters and their parents from our Carolina Meadows Community Field - better known as the Soccer Field - at the south end of our property - as the new season begins. Stop by and watch the youngsters play.

   Ages of the youngsters range from 5 to 13. Multiple games are played there on weekends. As many as four different contests may be going on at the same time. There are many practice sessions on spring afternoons and these are fun to watch too.

   In 1999 Carolina Meadows first became aware of the growing need for additional recreational space for our neighbors in growing Chatham County. Responding to this need, our Board of Directors voted to set aside a portion of our property and develop it for the children of our local community. So the idea of the CM Community Field was born. The field not only allows us to give back something to the local community but also provides an excellent forum for intergenerational exchanges between residents, local children and their parents.

   Carolina Meadows built the field and is responsible for its upkeep and maintenance. The primary users of the facility are the members of the Chatham Soccer League, the largest recreational group in the county. The League has grown from 125 youngsters in 1991 to over 1,000 today.

   On April 8th, representatives of the League will be at the Residents Association meeting to present Carolina Meadows with a plaque recognizing our contribution to the County's recreational facilities. "We are proud to be a good neighbor, " Rob Boening comments. "Carolina Meadows' primary role is to provide housing and services to older adults. However, as a charitable organization our mission also speaks to research, continuing education and community outreach. We all enjoy watching our neighborhood children compete on our Community Field."

   Contact:
   Michelle Westrom
   Marketing Director
   (919) 370 - 7160