Four members of the Abernethy Laurels Sit 'n Knit group recently met with Newton Police Chief Don Brown to donate knitted teddy bears for the Police Department to distribute to battered women and their children. Read More

"The support from our employees and residents in donating non-perishable food and money is heart warming", exclaimed Bobbie Gray, Executive Director. Read More

Abernethy Laurels, a continuing care retirement community located on Highway 16 South is pleased to announce the following position changes, effective immediately: Holly Rudisill, RN-BC, BSN, Staff Development Coordinator and employee health nurse, to Home Care Director for Laurels at Home, Abernethy Laurels' home health care agency; Jennifer Carpenter, RN, to Staff Development Coordinator and employee health nurse. Read More

Abernethy Laurels, a continuing care retirement community located on Highway 16 South will be a host site for the American Red Cross Blood Drive on Wednesday, November 23rd from 12:00 pm to 4:30 pm. The blood drive will take place in the Community Center. Read More

Becky Duffey, Abernethy Laurels' Director of Food Services, has announced the 9th Annual Food Show to be held on their campus on Thursday, November 3, 2:00 – 4:30 pm. This year's theme is "Support Our Troops." Read More

Carl Zwingli, a resident at Abernethy Laurels retirement community has been chosen as one of 50 individuals, age 65 or older from across the United States whom are living examples of expanding the world of possibilities for older adults. Read More

Hi, my name is LuLu. I live with my best friends, Caroline and Leary, at Abernethy Laurels. Read More

On September 30th, as a thank you to all the amazing families and friends we've been privileged to serve, Abernethy Laurels will be celebrating their 40 year history, and hosting our 10th Antique & Classic Car Show. Read More

Residents of Abernethy Laurels have a unique opportunity to travel to and explore other partnering retirement communities across the United States. The program is called Passport to Travel and is becoming a very popular way for residents to explore new places, relax somewhere they've never been or just visit family. Read More

High tech combines with high touch at Abernethy Laurels, Newton, NC, with the introduction of a new computer system designed specifically for seniors with the belief that it's never too late to join the digital revolution. Read More

Abernethy Laurels has appointed Mrs. Roberta "Bobbie" Gray, previously of Chapel Hill, NC to the position of Executive Director of the retirement community. Read More

The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has once again awarded Abernethy Laurels a Five-Star rating for quality. Read More

United Church Homes and Services Foundation recently received a grant through the Rotary Club of Newton Conover which will help fund the prayer shawl ministry provided by Abernethy Laurels' Sit 'n Knit group. Read More

Abernethy Laurels was the setting for a spring celebration and release of nearly 180 butterflies on Sunday, June 5, 2011. Read More

Living in a warm and caring retirement community, with endless activities and interaction with neighbors, always takes me back to the community where I was raised and the natural continuity of love provided there. Read More

Abernethy Laurels will be offering a free program to beginning photographers on the basic techniques of digital photography on Tuesday, May 10th at 10:00 am. The course is suitable for anyone that wants to learn more about camera controls and techniques. Read More

Abernethy Laurels is the site of a series of lunch and learn programs for caregivers presented by Catawba County Cooperative Extension, WPCOG Area Agency on Aging, Home Instead, Palliative Care Center and Hospice of Catawba Valley and the Western Carolina Chapter Alzheimer's. Read More

Abernethy Laurels welcomes The Super-Scenic Motorway – The Blue Ridge Parkway Nobody Knows, presented by Anne Mitchell Whisnant, Ph.D. to its campus on Friday, April 29th at 2:00 pm. Read More

United Church Homes and Services has appointed Aimee Reimann to Vice President of Home and Community Based Services. Read More

One of the wonderful things about retirement is the opportunity to volunteer. Many of the Abernethy Laurels' residents are involved in volunteer opportunities on and off campus. Read More