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Retirement Community Expanding in Elon

TIMES-NEWS STAFF

Times-News

 

ELON — Grading work has begun on a major expansion to the Twin Lakes Retirement Community after financing for the project was approved last week by the N.C. Local Government Commission.

The commission signed off on $60 million in revenue bonds to build a 48-unit, independent-living apartment complex in Elon that will be named Stockton. That will be the first of two phases of development of Stockton, President and CEO Pam Fox said.

“Because of demand for homes on our campus, we will be adding the Stockton apartments,” she said. “Sixty-five percent of the apartments are already spoken for.”

Details about the second phase have not yet been announced.

The five-story first phase will have a chapel, enclosed parking, a connector to dining venues, a fitness center and a community building, according to the commission.

CHICAGO, IL – DECEMBER 16, 2022 – Ziegler, a specialty investment bank, is pleased to announce the successful closing of Twin Lakes Community’s (Twin Lakes) $58,100,000 Series 2022A1 and 2022A2 Bonds (collectively, the Series 2022A Bonds).  Read more about the deal here. 

Lanes of Light Holiday Drive-Through

December 3 and 4 from 5:30 pm until 9 pm

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas around Twin Lakes Community! Santa's elves are festively decorating for our annual Lanes of Light holiday drive-through on Saturday and Sunday, December 3 and 4 from 5:30 pm until 9 pm.  Lanes of Light represents a labor of love created by our residents and staff, impacting the broader community in ways that inspire everyone.  Over 400 tons of food have been donated to local food ministries by way of Lanes of Light.  Over 400 tons of food have been donated to local food ministries by way of Lanes of Light.  For 16 years, this beloved event has been feeding the hungry, delighting children of all ages, and creating family traditions across the region.  We continue the tradition and invite you to join us as we celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. Requested admission is a monetary donation benefitting The Salvation Army and Meals on Wheels food ministries. 

LeadingAge North Carolina (LANC) is a state association of not-for-profit senior services providers, of which Twin Lakes is a member.  The LANC Awards Program recognizes and celebrates models of excellence that can serve as inspiration among LANC members.  Since 2000, Twin Lakes has earned over twenty of these prestigious statewide awards. 

This past fall, LeadingAge NC President and CEO, Tom Akins, visited Twin Lakes Community to present Service Excellence awards to several of our superb employees.  Out of 16,000 senior service employees across North Carolina, only sixteen were recipients; five of those recipients work right here at Twin Lakes.  The Service Excellence award honors those in direct service who demonstrate extraordinary talent, expertise and dedication in the provision of exceptional service to residents. Congratulations to Meagan Moravec, Life Enrichment Coordinator in Deacon Pointe Assisted Living, as well as Tamika Tutt-Toomer, Sandra Roberts, Tahisha Ward, and Mignon Ivory, Neighborhood Coordinators in Coble Creek Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation. These staff members provide consistent excellence and willingly exceed the boundaries of their roles to deliver exceptional care.      

At this year’s spring conference, held at The Grove Park Inn in Asheville, North Carolina, Lauren Cook joined the ranks of award recipients when she was presented with the Excellence in Leadership award.  Lauren, the administrator of Coble Creek Healthcare and Rehabilitation, was recognized for her commitment to professional growth and provision of effective, motivational, and consistent leadership within her team. Lauren’s motivation is deeply embedded in her love and passion for working with older adults. She holds a Master’s degree in Gerontology, is a preceptor for the North Carolina Administrator in Training program, has served on boards of other nonprofit organizations in the broader community, and has been a lead fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Association.  While her professional development at Twin Lakes has served both her and the community well, she is most inspired by opportunities to improve the quality of life for the residents who live in Coble Creek and to motivate others around her to grow in their own development. Lauren leads the process by which Twin Lakes maintains its accreditation with CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities).  She also leads our risk management and accessibility assessment processes, as part of the continual improvement efforts at Twin Lakes.  She is a member of Twin Lakes’ senior leadership team and is regularly sought out for advice and input by staff and residents across campus. 

Twin Lakes is grateful for the generous service these staff members provide. Their selfless dedication and gracious investment in the lives of others contribute to the warm environment our residents call home.