Givens Communities Celebrates 2026 Symphony in the Park
Givens Communities was honored to serve as the presenting sponsor of the Asheville Symphony’s annual Symphony in the Park, a cherished community tradition that brought more than 10,000 people together in downtown Asheville on Sunday, September 6. Held at Pack Square Park, the free outdoor concert officially launched the Asheville Symphony’s 2026-2027 season with an evening of […]
Progress Continues At Meadowmont Phase 4
At Givens Highland Farms, the next stage of growth includes Meadowmont Phase 4, an expansion that will add 30 residences to one of the best continuing care retirement communities in North Carolina. These residences allow new seniors to join the vibrant, connected community of Givens Highland Farms that current residents call a community “in the […]
Beware of ‘Gift Card’ Scams
The Givens Communities Technology Department wants to remind everyone about a scam that continues to be highly effective despite the fact that it has been around for many years: the “gift card” scam. Scenario: You receive an email, text message, or even a phone call from a friend, colleague or a trusted contact that urgently […]
Asheville Symphony Announces 2026–’27 Season, Opening With Givens Communities Presents Symphony in the Park Free Concert on Sept. 6
The Asheville Symphony’s beloved Symphony in the Park returns to downtown Asheville’s Pack Square Park on Sunday, September 6, at 7 p.m., opening the Symphony’s 2026–2027 season with a free outdoor concert for the whole community. Presented by Givens Communities and part of Boomtown Arts & Heritage FestAVL for the third year, Symphony in the […]
Residents Join ‘Celebrate Swannanoa’ Event
This week, 125 residents of Givens Highland Farms participated in “Celebrate Swannanoa” as their way of showing support for a neighboring community hard-hit by Hurricane Helene and still on its way to recovery. Often referred to as “Ground Zero” for the storm and flooding aftermath, devastation was widespread along the business corridor, populated with small […]
Givens Communities Proudly Sponsors Jewish Family Services of WNC
Givens Communities alongside the Givens Foundation was honored to sponsor and attend The Art of Giving, the annual fundraising event hosted by Jewish Family Services of Western North Carolina (JFS WNC) on August 9 at Congregation Beth HaTephila in Asheville. The event brought together community members, supporters, and nonprofit leaders to celebrate philanthropy and raise critical funds for programs that support individuals […]
Givens Highland Farms Certified as a Wildlife-Friendly Community
Givens Highland Farms has been recognized as a wildlife-friendly community by the National Wildlife Federation’s Community Wildlife Habitat program. To receive this designation, community leaders commit to building collaborative relationships with residents, educators, youth, city officials, families and more to educate them about and engage them in the creation of native plant habitat for people […]
Aging Services Partnerships Work With Givens Highland Farms Support
Givens Highland Farms in Black Mountain, along with other Givens Communities campuses in Buncombe County, continues to strengthen partnerships and develop collaborations that help ensure older adults can remain safe, healthy and engaged. Through thought leadership, cooperation and shared commitment, local organizations are working together to improve services, expand resources and support aging. Age-Friendly Buncombe […]
Summer Heat Wave Brings Health Advisory
Record-breaking heat is gripping much of the United States and Buncombe County issued a heat health alert in advance of what’s likely to be a scorcher Fourth of July week in the Black Mountain area, as temperatures hit the mid-90s. Older adults are especially vulnerable to extreme heat because their bodies struggle to regulate temperature, […]
Givens Communities Named A Senior Care’s Best Places to Work
Givens Communities has been selected as one of Senior Care’s Best Places to Work 2026 by Activated Insights, an industry leader in senior care, healthcare, and human services surveys. The award was earned by meeting rigorous benchmarks, supported by objective third-party data, and setting exemplary standards. Activated Insights utilizes third-party survey data to assess, certify […]