LAKESIDE NEWS FROM THE SPIRES
A NOTE FROM OUR TEAM
Greetings from The Spires team!
If the reality that we are nearly pushing into June has your head spinning, then join the team. I remember my grandparents telling me that the older they got, the quicker time passes and now that I have grandchildren of my own, I share those same words and sentiment.
As fast as life moves, our office took a few hours recently to slow down and really take stock of who we are, what drives us and how we function as a team. I wish all of you could have been a fly on the wall as our office participated in the BOLD challenge and team building course at Berry College. We thought it would be fun to have the opportunity to interact outside of the office in a way that would allow us to get to know one another, both personally and professionally, on a deeper level.
Although the last challenge of the day (a huge swing requiring a giant jump off a tall platform) had my heart pounding, my head spinning and my belly feeling pretty nauseous, I can tell you that the experience was so worth the fear. Isn't that so often true in life though? The big leaps in life, the jumping into something new or unknown, is so worth the fear we wrestle with to get to the other side.
What our team learned that day supported what we really already knew, that we have each other’s back; we are one and we are committed to giving each other and you our very best. We are so blessed to be a part of your journey and spend every day anxiously waiting for our community to be built so that we can see you on that other side- thankful that you took the jump with us into something new and wonderful!
Sincerely,
Monika Lawrence,
Director of Marketing
The Spires at Berry College
NEW DRONE FOOTAGE!
We hope you enjoyed watching this footage from May 31st as much as we did! It's amazing how it's all coming together and what progress is being made. Please remember that this is now an active construction site and, for safety reasons, we've been asked to refrain from visiting the area. We will continue to post drone footage on a regular basis to keep you informed and up to date.
PROJECT STATUS REPORT:
- Working on cottage utilities and grading. Cottage construction to begin.
- Working on stone, siding and windows on Building 1. Also, setting showers & tubs and beginning insulation.
- Pouring the Lodge slab & balconies.
- Framing the walls and decking at the Commons building. Completed framing of the walls on the first floor of Building 2 and began setting floor trusses. Completed setting all timber trusses, began tongue & groove deck.
FUN QUARRY FACTS:
Lake Eagle was originally a limestone quarry run by the Ledbetter Brothers group since the mid 1950s until 1975 when Florida Rock Industries purchased and took over a 25-year lease with Berry. The lake is approximately 350 deep and holds roughly 6 billion gallons of water that now also helps to stabilize the ground water table for the Berry College campus.
Photo by Charley Stephens. Campus Carrier, pg. 7, December 7, 2000.
BIG NEWS - GATED COMMUNITY UPDATE
Hello All!
I’m Cris Gillespie, the Regional Director of Operations of Greenbrier Senior Living and I will be leading the effort to hire the Executive team for the Spires. I will continue to monitor and support the team once the community is open and active. I’m a proud graduate of The Ohio State University and am serving my 39th year in senior living. Dede and I have three sons and two grandchildren. I look forward to meeting you soon!
A hot topic for several depositors- okay maybe more than several- is “security” once the Spires is open. We have recently decided to install gates at the entrance to the community. These unmanned gates will be similar to the gates at the entrance to the College. No one will be able to enter our premises after hours without using a Spires issued fob or without communicating with our Concierge Desk through a device at the gate. Additionally, there will be a person at the Concierge Desk from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM and for much of the night shift. The person covering the night shift will also be walking the buildings to ensure outside doors are not compromised.
It is our hope that this news will be well received and bring you additional peace of mind.
Sincerely,
Cris Gillespie
Regional Director of Operations
Greenbrier Senior Living
cgillespie@greenbrierseniorliving.com
BENEFITS OF SECURING A HOME NOW
- Great selection of homes – We still have some great lake view homes and screened porch options available.
- Amazing incentives – Moving credit and construction discount, also locks you in to discounted healthcare rates. Don't pay more later!
- Guaranteed healthcare acceptance – reserving now guarantees your acceptance no matter what health changes you have. This is huge!
- Refundable reservation deposit – reservation deposit is refundable up until you move in. You really can't go wrong by securing your spot now!
UPCOMING SPIRES EVENTS
June 18th: 11:30 am
Lunch & Learn
Spires Information Center
Please join us for a complimentary luncheon at our Information Center in beautiful, historic downtown Rome. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet the team, fellowship with other retirees and explore all that our unique lakeside retirement community has to offer. Seating is limited. Please call 706-368-9956 to RSVP before June 14th. 113 Broad Street, Suite 1000, Rome, GA 30161
June 19th: 11:30 am
Informational Luncheon
Clubhouse at Lake Sconti
Please join us for a complimentary luncheon in Big Canoe in beautiful Jasper, GA. Come find out what The Spires is all about! Seating is limited. Please call 706-368-9956 to RSVP before June 14th. 186 Clubhouse Drive, Jasper, GA 30143
SAVE THE DATE
Tues., Sept. 24th: 5:00 pm
Brad Breeding & Dinner
The Coosa Country Club
Mark your calendars now for Sept. 24th and join us to listen to guest speaker, Brad Breeding, President and Founder of myLifeSite.com. Brad will discuss the financial considerations of moving to a continuing care retirement community while you enjoy a wonderful meal at the lovely Coosa Country Club in downtown Rome.
LOCAL EVENTS TO CHECK OUT
Sat., June 15th: 7:00 pm: Rome Symphony Orchestra Presents:
'The Wizarding World of Harry Potter'
Where: The Cove - Darlington School, Rome
Price: Click HERE for ticket pricing
Details: Costumes encouraged!
Come experience the magic of Harry Potter in concert under the stars in the Cove as the RSO plays music from one of the most beloved film series of all time.
Featuring Maestro Jeffrey Dokken.Bring your chairs, a picnic and favorite beverage and enjoy this great concert. Or you can rent a table and have a festive gathering of friends and food. Tables start at $30 for 4 people and up to $50 for 10 people. Reserve today, Tables are limited. 706-291-7967
If you plan to attend and have purchased your tickets, please note: The Spires will be sponsoring 2 tables to seat 12 people. First to come, first to be seated. Please look for the table when you arrive and enjoy your time together!
ROME EVENTS CALENDAR
BERRY COLLEGE - SEE IT FOR YOURSELF
If you haven't been to tour the Berry College campus yet, please do yourself a favor and plan a trip to see it! Once you get there, you'll see that there is simply no other place like it in this world.
Click HERE for a self-guided tour document that you can pair with a complimentary visitor's map available at the Visitor's Center near the main entrance of Berry College.
Be sure to call (706) 236-2241 to see if you can reserve a room at one of the historic cottages on campus to truly experience the splendor of Berry like a resident!
BERRY COLLEGE EVENTS CALENDAR
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CONTACT INFORMATION
113 Broad Street
Suite 1000
Rome, GA 30161
706-368-9955
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