Lakes of Greenbrier Apartments

04/16/2020

So this happened at Noon today for one of our residents! After seeing many videos online it was nice to see in person!

Happy Birthday Payton! 😷 🎈 🎂

04/29/2016

I missed taking pictures this morning of the Ducks in the pool. Last week helped 8 baby ducklings out of the pool. Wild life around here is ready for pool season!!

07/10/2015

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02/27/2015

Another resident snowman!

02/27/2015

Angela and Allison having a fun snow day!

02/10/2015

One amazing woman (Barbara Smith) went home to the Lord yesterday! She touched my life from the moment she moved into the Lakes of Greenbrier Apartments. She was this little bundle of energy with a spunky attitude. Due to a turn in her health last year she had to move to assisted living but she continued to participate in our resident events. She could not swallow food but she would call my phone, tell me what she wanted to buy from our resident bake sale (proceeds went to the American Cancer Society) she would then give it to others around her. She was a regular player at our monthly resident bunco, she was determined she was coming each month but her health did not agree. Residents take turns bringing food for bunco. Several months ago Barbara had her daughter bring food, even when she could not attend. Barbara longed to move back to her place with us!

Late last year it looked as though she was leaving this world, she was ready and waiting on the Lord to take her. Then she took a turn for the better and no longer needed oxygen. When she was asked what she wanted for Christmas she told her daughter "I guess I should get a computer and learn how to use the technology since the Lord is not ready for me yet!!"

I was grateful to her daughter and son in law for bringing her to Bunco in December and January! I know I cannot convey enough the impression this women had on my life. She is proof YOUR ATTITUDE has a huge effect on your life. Her body was shrinking below 80 pounds but she had her sharp mind, her STRONG FAITH and determination.

Last Tuesday I had my last visit with her. She did not recognize me (she did not have her glasses on) but the moment I spoke she knew it was me. We talked about her last Bunco visit and how I heard she won. I did not attend because I was sick and knew Barbara was attending so Jerry Walker took my place and was able to help Barbara. Jerry was happy that his last memory and time with Barbara was at Bunco! All things happen for a reason! Barbara told me she was ready to go. I told her what she meant to me and to remember the name Julia Smith when it is time. She told me to tell everyone goodbye and she loves them. I told her to rest and stay comfortable until he was ready for her.

GOODBYE Barbara, you will be forever in my heart.

Life groups/small groups are a large part of the church I attend as we are made for relationships and to live in community with each other. I realize Lakes of Greenbrier has it own life group. One of these life groups has come from our Bunco group. Dorothy would mash food she thought Barbara could swallow and take it to her apartment. Leslie would find juice or anything Barbara said she really wanted and deliver it to her. Dorothy, Leslie, Amber, Janice, Phyllis and Mr. Colbert visited Barbara after she moved out. Mr. Colbert showed me how to uplift someone with his words and compliments to Barbara.

One more thought I realize I was fortunate to come from an area and time in Greensburg, Pennsylvania where people cared about their neighbors, took food to those in need, prayed for each other and visited those in nursing home. I know when I was younger visiting someone in the hospital or nursing home was not my favorite thing to do but I realized if I did not have to go then I would not know the importance NOW. The kids in my life also visited Barbara in the last couple of month. If you don't model it they won't continue it!

I love my job and thankful for people is has brought into my life!!

11/16/2013

Even squirrel stopped by to check out the goods! Come on by..... we are here until 4:00!

11/15/2013

Yard Sale & Bake Sale
October, 2013

02/10/2013

Lakes of Greenbrier
Upcoming Resident Events

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Valentine’s Day Resident Pot Luck

Thursday, February 14, 2013
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Refreshments and a box of chocolates provided.

We invite you to bring a dish to share. It’s a great chance to catch up with friends in the community or mingle with your neighbors.

Please bring something to add to our baskets that are being made to raffle at the Relay in May. For example a re-gift item or a gift card.



Recently we started an American Cancer Society Relay for Life Team –
Lakes of Greenbrier –IN FOR A CURE.
We plan on raising money year round for our team. To date we have raised almost $500.00 with a goal of $5,500.00 by August 31, 2013. Our events this year will be combined for residents and to raise money toward our community team goal. Below is a list of events and dates with more details to follow.

Saturday, April 20, 2013 – Resident Yard Sale and Bake Sale

Saturday, May 4 & Sunday, May 5, 2013 American Cancer Society Relay for Life Walk at Greenbrier Middle School.\

Friday, May 10, 2013 – Fish Fry

Dates to be decided
July or August – Resident Pool Party
October – Resident Yard Sale
December – Resident Holiday Party.

Join our team with a $10.00 donation online at www.Relayforlife.org/ChesapeakeVA Lakes of Greenbrier – IN FOR A CURE. Brochures with more details are located in the Leasing Office.

Join Relay For Life and communities across the globe to fight back against cancer at the Relay For Life of Chesapeake.

07/23/2012

Mr Colbert holds current bragging rights. He rules cornhole.....beats Jerry 5 out of 5 games

07/19/2012

Congratulations to Mr. Colbert and Christine Farmer winners of the July rent drawing, they received a gift certificate to Sunrise Cafe, Chesapeake, VA! Thank you for paying your rent on or before the 1st of the month.