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Knoxville Seniors Bring Lifelong Talents and Remarkable Stories to the Bijou
Performers with decades of experience, lifelong passions and community connections will take the Bijou Theatre stage Nov. 10. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (November 3, 2026) — Some have spent decades performing, others have found ways to share their talents with their communities, and a few are returning to passions they first discovered years ago. On Tuesday, Nov. 10,
From Behind the Front Desk to Calling It Home: Franklin Resident Has a Special Connection to Morning Pointe
FRANKLIN, Ind. (November 3, 2026) — After spending eight years helping others feel welcome at Morning Pointe of Franklin Assisted Living and Memory Care, Joann Strietelmeier now has the opportunity to experience that same sense of community as a resident. At 90, her connection to Morning Pointe has come full circle, turning a familiar workplace into
At 91, Gisela Redick’s Dollhouse Tells the Story of a Lifetime of Creativity
Morning Pointe resident spent 18 years building a miniature world inspired by family, memories and the home she imagined Chattanooga, Tn (October 30, 2026) — For Gisela Redick, the dollhouse she spent 18 years building was never just a collection of miniature rooms and carefully crafted furnishings. It was a world of her own, shaped by
Knoxville’s Seniors Got Talent Returns Nov. 10, Continuing a Tradition of Surprising Performances
Last year’s contestants remember the nerves, camaraderie and thrill of taking the stage as a new group of performers prepares for the Bijou Theatre. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (October 27, 2026) — Twelve performers ages 60 and older will take the stage at Knoxville’s historic Bijou Theatre on Tuesday, Nov. 10, for the eighth annual Morning Pointe Seniors
A Shared Experience Brings Vietnam Veterans Together at Morning Pointe in Rossville
Resident Art Soto welcomes five Alabama brothers to share their stories of military service and the bonds that remain long after returning home ROSSVILLE, Ga. (October 23, 2026) — For Art Soto, welcoming five brothers who served in Vietnam to Morning Pointe at Happy Valley Assisted Living was about more than hosting a special visit. It
Chattanooga Lantern’s Fall Moments of Grace Symposium Supports Dementia Caregivers and Morning Pointe Foundation
Community experts share practical guidance at fundraising event supporting the Foundation’s mission CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (October 23, 2026) — Caregivers gained practical guidance for supporting loved ones living with dementia while helping advance the Morning Pointe Foundation’s mission during the 2026 Fall Moments of Grace Dementia Symposium, held Oct. 15 at The Lantern at Morning Pointe, Chattanooga.
Morning Pointe Seniors Got Talent Brings 12 Acts to the Bijou Nov. 10
From a jug band to comedy juggling, East Tennessee performers are preparing for a night of live entertainment with a purpose. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (October 20, 2026) — A jug band, a comedy juggler, a harmonica player and a lineup of singers are among the acts preparing to take the stage at Knoxville’s historic Bijou Theatre for
Franklin Resident Wins Overall Award in Morning Pointe Seniors Got Talent Art Show
Carolyn Carter, 86, and Jean Rosenbaum, 96, recognized for their artwork at the annual Morning Pointe Seniors Got Talent Franklin event FRANKLIN, Tenn. (October 13, 2026) — Two Middle Tennessee residents earned top honors in the Resident Art Show held alongside the 8th Annual Morning Pointe Foundation Seniors Got Talent Franklin event at The Franklin Theatre.
Morning Pointe Recognizes Farmers Day and the Local Farmers Who Help Bring Fresh Food to Residents’ Tables
ROSSVILLE, Ga. (October 13, 2026) — Before a meal reaches the table, there is a farmer who planted, tended and harvested the food that makes it possible. This Farmers Day, Morning Pointe Senior Living is recognizing the people behind that work and the important role local agriculture plays in nourishing the communities it serves. For older
Owensboro’s Janie Mason Wins First Place at Morning Pointe Seniors Got Talent
At 79, the lifelong ventriloquist continues a childhood passion with her sidekick Jerry while helping raise scholarship funds for future healthcare professionals OWENSBORO, Ky. (October 13, 2026) — Long before Janie Jett Mason took first place at Morning Pointe Seniors Got Talent, she was a little girl in rural Robertson County, Kentucky, watching ventriloquists on her