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Fri

Dec

31

2010

CM grants help provide critical services to Chatham residents

Carolina Meadows has awarded grants of $105,000 to community agencies that help feed, clothe and provide other vital services to Chatham County residents. The grants ... [ read full story ]

Thu

Dec

2

2010

"Trust but verify" regarding investments, state official says

Potential securities investors should follow Ronald Reagan’s advice: “Trust but verify,” a state official told a group of Carolina Meadows residents recently. In even stronger ... [ read full story ]

Mon

Nov

22

2010

Three Carolina Meadows residents named Chapel Hill "Town Treasures"

The Chapel Hill Historical Society has named three Carolina Meadows residents “Town Treasures”: Mary Morrow, Elizabeth Ryan, and Clarence Whitefield. The Society bestows the honor ... [ read full story ]

Thu

Nov

18

2010

CM resident honored for work with disabled young people

Carolina Meadows resident Don Stedman, former Dean of Education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and former Associate Vice President for Academic ... [ read full story ]

Thu

Oct

28

2010

Carolina Meadows resident committed to reducing hunger

The News & Observer's Life section today features a profile on Carolina Meadows resident Charlie Browning, a retired farmer who made up his ... [ read full story ]

Wed

Oct

13

2010

Chatham Commissioners recognize Carolina Meadows’ 25th anniversary

The Chatham County Board of Commissioners recently recognized Carolina Meadows’ 25th anniversary with a resolution and presentation of a county flag. Anniversary co-chair Don Stedman ... [ read full story ]

Fri

Oct

8

2010

Year of special events marks 25th anniversary celebration

No one throws a party like the residents and staff of Carolina Meadows, and they’ve pulled out all the stops to commemorate a very special ... [ read full story ]

Tue

Oct

5

2010

17th Annual Taste of Chatham Benefits Council on Aging

About 150 people recently enjoyed an evening of fine food, beverages and entertainment, all for a good cause. Carolina Meadows hosted the 17th annual Taste ... [ read full story ]

Fri

Sep

10

2010

17th Annual Taste of Chatham Benefits Council on Aging

The Chatham County Council on Aging invites you to enjoy an evening of fine food, beverages, silent auction and entertainment at its 17th Annual Taste ... [ read full story ]

Thu

Sep

9

2010

Carolina Meadows presents first of five $10,000 donations to county for new park

Carolina Meadows President and Chief Executive Officer Kevin McLeod paid a visit to the Chatham County Board of Commissioners this week to present a check ... [ read full story ]

Mon

Aug

16

2010

AAHSA president appears on Fox News

Larry Minnix, president and CEO of the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, appeared on Fox News recently to explain why ... [ read full story ]

Mon

Aug

9

2010

Triangle retirees fuel economy

A recent article in The News & Observer highlights the economic impact of the Triangle's growing population of retirees. The article quotes Carolina Meadows ... [ read full story ]

Tue

Jun

29

2010

Leadership Chatham participants thank Carolina Meadows for scholarships

Chatham County’s intensive leadership development program provides an opportunity to make contacts, forge lifelong friendships and learn what makes the county tick, two program graduates ... [ read full story ]

Mon

Jun

14

2010

Bill Friday's North Carolina People features Carolina Meadows residents

North Carolina icon Bill Friday recently brought his public television program to Carolina Meadows to talk with two residents about why they chose to spend ... [ read full story ]

Tue

May

25

2010

Quilters celebrate 25th anniversary with striking display

A collection of handmade quilts, some created recently by members of the Carolina Meadows quilting group and some heirlooms dating back as far as 1835, ... [ read full story ]

Wed

May

19

2010

U.N. magicians inspire hope for world's poor, desperate

The United Nations sends peacekeeping troops to war-torn countries and, under the auspices of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, it also sends magicians. ... [ read full story ]

Wed

Apr

28

2010

CM resident's carved meadowlarks on display for 25th anniversary

For many years before his retirement, Chapel Hill pediatrician Charles Sheaffer enjoyed duck hunting, and he began carving ducks and doves from wood to be ... [ read full story ]

Wed

Apr

28

2010

CM kicks off 25th anniversary celebration with Earth Day event

On a sun-filled afternoon recently, Carolina Meadows residents and staff celebrated their community’s first quarter-century and launched the second with a ceremony that included raising ... [ read full story ]

Fri

Apr

23

2010

Residents observe Earth Day with trash-to-treasure demonstration, performance of Dr. Seuss' cautionary tale

Carolina Meadows residents, among the most avid recyclers in the area, celebrated Earth Day recently with a demonstration of how trash can become treasure and ... [ read full story ]

Mon

Apr

12

2010

Carolina Meadows' web site gets a makeover

Carolina Meadows has unveiled an upgraded web site that features a cleaner design, along with an easier navigation system for visitors to quickly find information. ... [ read full story ]

Mon

Apr

12

2010

Immigration issues creating unique time in history, expert tells CM residents

Compared to the recent debate over health care reform, the coming debate over immigration policy may be even more controversial, an expert on international immigration ... [ read full story ]

Wed

Mar

31

2010

Poli sci professor compares Obama, Perdue

America right now is in a state of mind similar to that of students at midterm, a local political science professor told Carolina Meadows residents ... [ read full story ]

Wed

Mar

31

2010

Residents, staff appear on UNC-TV to present donation, take pledges

Carolina Meadows residents and staff appeared live on UNC-TV this week as part of the statewide public television network’s Festival 2010 fundraiser. Resident John ... [ read full story ]

Wed

Mar

10

2010

UNC professor uses scientific approach to understand deadly civil wars

Compared to international conflicts, civil wars last longer, kill more people and are far more resistant to peaceful settlements, a local university expert recently told ... [ read full story ]

Thu

Mar

4

2010

Visually impaired residents fully participate in life at Carolina Meadows

Carolina Meadows residents have given the acronym VIP new meaning. Here, VIP stands for Visually Impaired People who are determined to improve their lives rather ... [ read full story ]

Tue

Mar

2

2010

CM dining program pleases palates of residents, community organizations

Carolina Meadows residents wouldn’t be surprised to find a dish like “Duck Confit with Green Apple and Fig Paste in a Miniature Martini Glass” on ... [ read full story ]

Wed

Feb

24

2010

Rep. Price addresses health care, economy

U.S. Rep. David Price told his Carolina Meadows constituents recently that he believes Congress will pass a health care bill this year. Efforts continue to ... [ read full story ]

Tue

Feb

16

2010

Carolina Meadows residents give generously for Haiti

Carolina Meadows residents have responded generously to help victims of the recent earthquake in Haiti, collecting nearly $13,000 so far as donations continue. As of ... [ read full story ]

Thu

Jan

28

2010

Retired marketing exec expounds on history of Vicks VapoRub, American classic

Larry Botto’s career with the Vicks Chemical Co. was anything but blotto. But it began that way – his first business card read “Larry F. ... [ read full story ]

Thu

Jan

28

2010

Carolina Meadows couple honored for land donation

The Chatham County Board of Commissioners recently honored a Carolina Meadows couple for donating land to the county. A resolution was presented to Elvin E. ... [ read full story ]

Thu

Jan

21

2010

Carolina Meadows resident recognized as one of county’s outstanding volunteers

Gloria Preminger, a Carolina Meadows resident since 2005, was designated as one of Chatham County’s outstanding volunteers for 2009, in recognition of her long service ... [ read full story ]

Mon

Jan

18

2010

CM resident celebrates 100 years with more than 100 friends

Jane Hill’s father died when she was 10 and her mother died when she was 16 – but Jane was determined to live to be ... [ read full story ]