The Carolina Inn

2010-11-05T05:51:00.000-07:00

50 Days! Considering Halloween just ended....I'm pretty sure you are not even thinking about Christmas yet. I hate to be the bearer of bad news...but you only have 50 shopping days left until Christmas. That's 50 days to get everything you need for the special people in your life and once Thanksgiving comes...you might as well kiss any spare time you have goodbye. So instead of fighting for a parking space and standing in line for hours for the best "deal"...we have a wonderful option for you. Stan's Calendars! You saw them make their debut during our Assisted Living Week but we still have a few available at the front desk. They make the perfect stocking stuffer for the dog lover in your life...they also work well as fly swatters in a pinch! What better way tot support the Activities Department, who brings residents and family members premier entertainment and unrivaled events throughout the year? Unfortunately, I don't get to keep the profits...they all go to Cathy Brown and the girls in Activities to continue bringing everyone these amazing experiences. So, no matter your pet preference......stop by the front desk and grab your calendar today! We will also be promoting them during Happy Hour throughout the month. I promise that you won't be disappointed and you will be helping your loved ones to continue to receive amazing care and extraordinary entertainment! Only $10! See you soon!

2010-09-03T07:57:00.001-07:00

It is hard for me to believe that the most anticipated event of the year will be here in EXACTLY TWO WEEKS from today! I can hardly believe it myself!!! The Embers, Unlimited Bahama Mama's, Fried Chicken, BBQ....Sweet Tea....Your very own 2011 Stanley's Calendar Promotion to raise money for next year's activities!!!! I'm starting to pant just thinking about it!!! Now I know for a fact that everyone has received their personal invitation to our Assisted Living Week Beach Bash....So, this is just a "FRIENDLY" reminder to make sure that you R.S.V.P. for this event! You have 14 days and we ONLY have a LIMITED NUMBER OF SEATS LEFT. If you are not on the RSVP list, you DO NOT GET IN TO THE EVENT! Please, please be sure to contact Mrs. Cathy or any of the girls at the front desk to make sure that your name is on the list! You do not want to be left out and I do not want to miss seeing any of your beautiful faces! This is going to be an event like non-other so be sure to R.S.V.P. TODAY!!! 910-829-0100

Heating Up The Summer & Gearing Up For Assisted Living Week!

2010-07-21T11:15:00.000-07:00

Wowzers! They say if you don't like the weather in North Carolina, just stick around and it will change in 3 days, but I have had no relief from this heat! I can barely keep my tongue from dragging the ground....which has been making life really hard lately because my manager, AKA Mom, has had me running around to all of these photo shoots. From what I understand, these photos are going to be part of a yearlong series of shots that will go into creating my very first calendar! Thanks to you my popularity with the ladies...and some of the gents has increased so much that The Carolina Inn will create 2011 calendars featuring yours truly in a variety of seasonal looks and dapper poses. These calendars will be available for sale during out Assisted Living Week in September. By this time, summer memories will be fading into the past but we will keep things hopping with a big beach bash theme! And when I say BIG, I mean BIGGGGG!!!!! Because of your continual support with our fundraisers this year, we were able to really do it up in style with out Assisted Living Week entertainment. Right now, it's a secret, but for $5 I'll tell you! In the meantime, you should know that I Love Beach Music! Would You Believe that we are going to have the Biggest, and the Best Assisted Living Week Event in the history of The Carolina Inn when we Hold Back The Night for all of you Sixty Minute Men...and women of course! At the Carolina Inn, The Thrill Is not Gone! Get ready to dust off those shagging shoes! You will not want to miss this! Well, Summertime's Calling....I have to head to the gym, I think tomorrow they are shooting August and I have to be fit as a fiddle for all of you Carolina Girls...and guys! Don't forget: 2011 Calendars featuring Yours Truly will be available soon! Until next month, stay cool! Stan

June Is Turning Up The Heat!!!

2010-06-14T07:14:00.000-07:00

Phew! What a summer it has been already! I don't know about you, but this heat is ridiculous! I can barely keep my tongue in my mouth from panting so much and my poor paws are in desperate need of a soothing mint pedicure after hoofing it across the scorching parking lot lately! And from what I hear, it's only going to get hotter....and when I say hotter....I mean, ON FIRE!!! It is that time folks, the time of year that is dedicated to all of our deserving daddies at The Carolina Inn...Father's Day. The heat will turn up some more this Saturday when we will have the Shadow Of The Fire Belly Dancers here for our special Father's Day Social from 2:00 ~ 3:00. Ay - Yi - Yi! I know the men have all been looking forward to that! On Sunday, June 20th, we will host our Annual Father's Day Buffet from 12:00 ~ 1:30. It is important that you make reservations if you haven't already done so because we want to make sure we have enough carved roast beef, barbeque chicken, twice baked potatoes, cole slaw, tossed salad, fresh fruit, cornbread muffins, rolls and desserts for everyone! You will be able to find me under the carving table hoping some of our dietary staff falls for my "pathetic pouty face" and slips me a couple of bites! Yum!!! Phew!!! I need to find an ac vent to lay on...so, that's enough for now! Remember to mark your calendars to come and be a part of our Father's Day Celebrations THIS WEEKEND! I'm sure all of the dads will be happy to see you!

Time For Mom

2010-05-03T12:24:00.000-07:00

Why is there only one Mother's Day? Well, if you love your mom for everything she has done for you like I do, you would think that mother's could at least get the entire month of May off. But unfortunately they don't....so we are forced to pack a whole lot of love and appreciation into one day to make them feel extra special for everything they do. Well, here at the Carolina Inn, we believe that our mothers are to be cherished throughout the year and we have several activities coming up this week to celebrate just how much they mean to us! To make our mother's feel extra special, we are starting our Mother's Day activities THIS FRIDAY!!! On May 7th, we will have the Jack Britt Quartet performing during everyone's favorite.....Happy Hour! Be sure to come on Saturday to see the Ballroom Dancers perform. I was sniffing around the other day and came across all for the wrist corsages that will be given out that day to all of the lovely ladies in attendance! And finally...for our Grand Mother's Day Finale, we will have our delicious and highly anticipated Mother's Day Brunch Buffet! Some of the items on the menu will include: Caesar Salad & Shrimp Cocktail, Marinated Cucumber/Onion Salad, Carved Crusted Porkloin, Pineapple Glazed Chicken, Baked Strawberry Cream Cheese French Toast, Tomato Cheese Grits, Sweet Potato Casserole, Braised Cabbage, baked Stuffed Tomatoes and Assorted Sweet Breads, Rolls, Fruits and Deserts! of course, we will have mimosas on hand to wash all of this goodness down. Remember that brunch starts at 12:00 and there is a small charge for adults and children. Please also be sure to RSVP to the front desk so we can save you a seat! (910) 829 - 0100. Looking forward to seeing everyone soon!

Cornbeef & Cabbage

2010-03-09T07:05:00.000-08:00

Have you noticed that smell at the Carolina Inn lately? Usually, I like to keep a low profile but the smell of cabbage and cornbeef hash has been everywhere in the air lately and I figured out just what it was….seems we have a little infestation problem. The other day, I was following the smell when low and behold, I saw him, dancing in Ms. Riddle's room…..with a dream in his heart, a smile in his step and a whole lot of magic! Just as soon as I saw him I knew exactly what he was! A little man, dressed in green…the tiniest thing I have ever seen! He must have arrived early from Ireland for all of the exciting events Mrs. Cathy Brown and the ladies in the activity department has planned! Our wine tasting for the month will be Irish Spirits which I think my new found friend may have already gotten into. On the 17th, Ms. Sandy in dietary has a special Irish meal of corn beef and cabbage planned and on the 19th….which I am the most excited for…we will have a very special performance from the Celtic Band for our Happy Hour! So please, please, please be sure to wear something green! Even though I’m English…the Irish have always held a special place in my heart because of their optimistic outlook on life and the beauty that comes with it. So, rather than spending the rest of the month outside looking for Four Leaf Clovers for everyone, I’ve decided to give you all a special Irish poem that has always meant a lot to me…after all, you are all more special to me than any pot of gold!

All you need to know about life, you can learn from a leprechaun.
Life is too short for long faces.

When you’re happy — sing.

When you’re sad —sing louder!

Expect magic to happen, and it will.

If you can’t find a rainbow, paint your own.

The word “impossible” is NOT an Irish word.

Never walk so tall that you can’t see the “wee folk.”

If you’re feeling blue, wear lots of green and think hopeful thoughts.

No one ever outgrows the need for warm hugs, special dreams, or a wee bit of mischief.

Quit trying to catch a leprechaun, and just BE one!

Love Is In The Air!

2010-02-10T07:15:00.000-08:00

Love is in the air. Be it on Valentine’s Day or any other day, we always like to celebrate the gift of Love at the Carolina Inn. After all, Love is the most powerful emotion on earth and lately, it has been saturating the air. It is the most wonderful of all of the feelings! Trust me, I know…when my mom Nancy brings me to work and lets me lay at her feet…that’s when I feel the most loved!
But back to love….it is in the air! It is all around! It is in your heart! And it is time to celebrate the most loving holiday of them all, Valentine’s Day! This certainly calls for a special celebration. So please, be sure to join us THIS FRIDAY for an array of Valentine Day celebrations.
From 10:00 ~ 11:00 we invite you to our first ever Valentine Comedy Show where we will have a very funny comedian on hand to give your friends and family one of the best gifts around; laughter. This is sure to be a treat!
Later on in the afternoon, from 4:00 ~ 5:00 we will welcome the Jack Britt Quartet for a very special Happy Hour! So please make plans to join us and express this wonderful feeling of love to your friends and family. Oh, and don’t forget to WEAR RED!!!!
I’m looking forward to seeing everyone THIS FRIDAY! Don’t forget that a hug expresses true feelings and it is one of the best things that you can do with your arms….so I will be excepting hugs all afternoon!

The Assisted Living Week Luau

2009-10-07T05:27:00.000-07:00

Gearing Up For The Big Luau!

2009-08-18T07:04:00.001-07:00

Phew! Is it me or has this been one hot summer? But it’s not over yet! I hear that the Activity Department is about to crank it up another notch next month in celebration of Assisted Living Week. That’s right! I can hardly believe that it’s that time again myself. Assisted Living Week is a nationally recognized week when we take time out to celebrate The Carolina Inn and provide a unique opportunity for residents, families, staff, volunteers, and the surrounding community to come together to bestow on our residents a wonderful event that shows them how much we care for and love them. In honor of this great week, we will be having our Luau! So dig out those lays from your trips to the Caribbean and get ready to luau! We will have two special performers that day. For the ladies, Don Ho “Elvis” will be in the house and for the men, my personal favorite, The Aloha Ka’nake O Hula Halau Dancers who will be hauling to our hearts’ content. On the menu, I have heard that they will have BBQ Ribs, Coconut Rum Chicken, Grilled Pineapple, Hawaiian Slaw, Fried Rice, Sautéed Roasted Vegetable, King’s Hawaiian Rolls and Tropical Dessert! Don’t be startled if you feel me brushing up against your legs under the table that day…I have made it my mission to keep the floor as clean and debris free as possible! The most exacting part of the event, and I’m sure that you will agree with me will be the OPEN BAR with signature Tropical Bahama Mama drinks! Mmmm….I’m getting thirsty just thinking about it! This is sure to be a wonderful event and what better place to have it than on our newly concreted lanai? Plenty of room, plenty of food, plenty of drinks and plenty of fun! Be sure to RSVP no later than September 15th. You can either mail your invitations back in or return it to the front desk when you stop by to visit. I’m so excited about this that I’ve already ordered by grass skirt. If anyone knows where I can get a coconut top, please let me know! :)

July's View From Below

2009-08-18T06:55:00.000-07:00

After years of hanging around, I figured it was time to me to step up and make myself heard. I mean, after all, I do have the best hang out spot at The Carolina Inn…right below my mom, Nancy’s desk…and you know what that means…I get to hear everything! So, I have decided to write each and every one of you once a month to fill you in on everything that goes on while I am pretending to be asleep! *wink* *wink* As always, summer at The Carolina Inn has been a blast. My only complaint is that I haven’t gotten down to my swimsuit size yet; but all hope is not lost…we still have several weeks left. July has been such a wonderful month here at The Carolina Inn. Not only have I enjoyed nibbling on some great hors d’oeuvers at Happy Hour (which might account for inability to shed these extra pounds), but I have found my second favorite place to be…the new lanai! Have you seen it yet? If not, you should definitely make the trip downstairs! No matter how chaotic it gets upstairs, I know I can find peace and quiet, gather my senses and take a great nap on the cool, newly concreted patio level. The gurgling of the fountain combined with the beautiful plants makes for such a calming environment…guaranteed to rival any of those doggie grooming places. The residents seem to love it as well. Lots of times I am not alone down there. I think that the our family members enjoy getting their loved ones out there to get some fresh air…and it’s the perfect place to do so because it is shaded and you know how the sun makes me squint! I can’t help the wrinkles, but I’m trying to keep my crow’s feet down to a minimum at all costs. So, if you’re looking for a great place to relax, get some fresh air while staying out of the sun, the lanai is the place to be! And I don’t want to get ahead of myself, but wanted to tell you all that Cathy and the ladies in the Activities Department are planning some great activities down there as well….one of which will be our annual Assisted Living Week Celebration. This year we will be heading to the islands and celebrating in true Hawaiian fashion. More details to come, but I’ve already got my coconut top and grass skirt ready! Hope to see everyone soon! Please take the time to check out the new lanai. You won’t be disappointed! And be sure to stay tuned for next month’s….View From Below.