Choral Group Brings Brightmore of South Charlotte Residents Together

Lynne Fairley, a resident of Brightmore of South Charlotte, a premier rental senior living community, has been singing for 80 years, and she’s not stopping now.

Fairley is a member of the Brightnotes, a choral group that brings together residents of the retirement community to enjoy one of their favorite past times—singing, and to occasionally perform for others in the community. Nestled near the Ballantyne neighborhood, Brightmore of South Charlotte is a retirement community offering a continuum of care including independent living, assisted living, and memory support.

“I’ve been singing since I was three years old so that’s almost 80 years,” says Fairley who participated in church and school choirs throughout her life.

The group was created about eight years ago by a resident who enjoyed singing and invited others to join in. The group gets together regularly to practice and has performed seasonal concerts and at other events for their residents and families.

“I think the audience enjoys it and it is fun to do,” Fairley says.

Another resident, Ginny Belue, has been a member of the group since 2017. Currently she plays piano to accompany the practices and performances.

“We are just a group of folks that enjoy music,” Belue says modestly.

Caroline Boyce, life enrichment director at Brightmore of South Charlotte, says the residents benefit from being part of the choral group in multiple ways including by enjoying the socialization, building friendships, getting the physical activities of breathing and using their voices, and improving their cognitive abilities.

“I’ve done some research, and singing is good for the brain,” Fairley agrees. “It’s also good to be with other people and to do something you enjoy.”

Whether they are perfecting their performances of “Jingle Bells”, “Silent Night” or other tunes, Fairley says being part of the group always hits the right notes for her.

“I like singing and I’m a social person,” she says. “I enjoy being with people, meeting people and making new friends.”

Brightmore of South Charlotte and The Terrace

Brightmore of South Charlotte is a rental retirement community located amid lovely homes and plentiful public spaces in Ballantyne, a growing neighborhood of Charlotte, North Carolina--named one of the “best places to retire in North Carolina” by U.S. News & World Report. Brightmore of South Charlotte offers independent living that supports a vibrant lifestyle for active seniors. The Terrace, located onsite, offers assisted living and memory support. Brightmore of South Charlotte is owned and operated by Liberty Senior Living, LLC, a division of Liberty Health that specializes in senior living and retirement communities. To learn more about Brightmore of South Charlotte please visit www.brightmoreofsouthcharlotte.com. To learn more about Liberty Senior Living and the communities they offer, please visit www.LibertySeniorLiving.com .