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The residents of The Woodlands at Furman have watched the construction of the 13,000-square-foot Community Village for months and now they can use it every day. To say they are excited would be an understatement. The locally-owned, non-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community, located adjacent to Furman University...

Vaccine Clinic Through our CVS clinics held on December 29 and January 8, we’ve vaccinated almost 400 of our community members – a huge step to freedom!  Just a reminder the second dose for those who were vaccinated on December 29 is scheduled for January 26th,...

If you’re in one of the 55 percent of American households with a pet, deciding where to spend your golden years can mean finding the right home for both you and a four-legged friend. Whether retirement has given you the freedom to become a pet...

Wednesday, March 7 was filled with music and revelry as The Woodlands at Furman sponsored an evening performance of Ragtime: The Musical at the Greenville Little Theatre. Over 500 people were in attendance to watch the musical, enjoy drinks and light hors-d’oeuvres, and mingle with friends. The audience...

This year, the South Carolina Theatre Association (SCTA) recognized outstanding contributions across the state. The organization awarded actors for their great work on stage, and it awarded producers, directors, set designers, and others for their efforts backstage. As it does each year, the SCTA also...

Though meditation has been quieting minds for more than 5,000 years, it might still seem “far out” if you’ve never tried it. If that’s the case, you might be surprised to learn that scientists have recently linked mindful exercises like meditation and yoga with a...

John Neiswender was a student at Furman University when he and Barbara married. Now, 50 years later, the couple has returned to Greenville to make a home at The Woodlands at Furman. Rewarding Careers and Family Life After they married, John and Barbara lived in Greenville for a...

At The Woodlands at Furman, you can walk to Furman University to keep your brain fit with an OLLI class and then treat your grandkids to ice cream in one of America’s best small cities, all in the same day. Greenville is a great place to be a...

Mary Pirrallo says she and her husband, Brian Masinick, were hooked the first time they stepped foot on the campus of The Woodlands at Furman. “We came for a visit in January of 2018 and did not want to leave!” Mary says. A Family Connection Mary and Brian...