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Rolling Green Village – where people stay connected Jean Kienholz likes to stay connected – to her community, her family, her hobbies and her friends.

1 Hoke Smith Blvd.

Greenville, SC 29615 864.987.4612 www.RollingGreenVillage.com

That’s why she says becoming a resident at Rolling Green Village six years ago was “a very good move.”

Jean and her husband may not be as active as they once were, but becoming a part of the Rolling Green family has meant she has not had to give up the activities and independence she holds dear.

“I can’t say enough about it,” she says. “There are lots of classes and trips. It’s excellent.” One of her favorite activities is quilting, something she’s done for about 50 years. She is part of the Rolling Green Quilt Group, which is working on a large piece in a beautiful, intricate pattern called Grandmother’s Flower Garden. She and fellow quilters, who meet

once a month, are working on the project as a gift for a friend, whose sister had started the piece before passing away. At each meeting, the ladies tackle a variety of quilting issues, and Kienholz has even been able to teach the craft to a few beginners. “I’ve enjoyed teaching the ladies, and it’s a good outlet,” she says. “Figuring out the different patterns is good for the mind.”

In addition to quilting, she often takes part in Mind Games, which help residents boost their memory, and is currently taking a class on religions of the world that she says has drawn quite a crowd.

“We’ve been learning about Islam and Buddhism,” she says. “We all need to know about these things.”

For 25 years, Rolling Green Village has been the place where people can enjoy all the amenities the Upstate has to offer, along with convenience, camaraderie, 

and the ability to choose the home and lifestyle that best suits their needs. Patio homes and apartments in a gorgeous pastoral setting offer the chance to stay connected to all of the arts, entertainment, history, dining and shopping the Greenville area is known for, and transportation services ensure that residents can get where they want to go without the hassle of driving or parking.

But there’s no need to leave Rolling Green Village to find enrichment and entertainment. With programs designed for socializing, learning, community service and fun, residents find that the move to this neighborhood setting enhances their lives in ways they never imagined.

Rolling Green opened its doors in 1986 and offers a variety of residential options, including studio and efficiency apartments, two-bedroom and three-bedroom apartments, and individual patio homes with up to three bedrooms. Assisted living, skilled nursing and memory care services are available as well.

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The 175-acre campus is just 10 minutes from downtown Greenville, but feels worlds away thanks to wooded hills, meandering walkways lined with colorful flowers, pristine lakes and numerous common areas.

Other amenities include a health services center, fully-equipped fitness center, full-service dining room, beauty salon, library and even a woodworking shop.

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Whether it is John Bigger, an independent living resident, serving iced water to RGV health care residents or an independent resident volunteering throughout Greenville, Rolling Green Village has a commitment to giving back to the Greenville Community. Many of our residents volunteer throughout Greenville. Rolling Green resident Pat Hendrix believes in staying involved in the community - she’s delivered Meals on Wheels for more than 15 years in addition to working with other organizations, including Project Host Soup Kitchen. She has her own Meals on Wheels route that she delivers once a week, and says it’s a great organization because it provides an important service but doesn’t take much time.

“It only takes about an hour a week,” she says. “It’s easy to do, and the recipients appreciate the meal and having someone to visit and talk with.”

She became an active volunteer after retiring 15 years ago, and enjoys staying involved and helping out. Rolling Green

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• 134 apartments, 11 floor plans

• You maintain the title to your home

• Apartments range from 340 sq.ft. up to 1,398 sq.ft.

• Six unique communities

• Connected to the Village Center

• Located among 175 acres of wooded hills, scenic lakes, & green valleys

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• One, two and three bedroom options

is a great place to live, she says, because it combines a beautiful setting with lowmaintenance living, and there’s “always lots to do and lots going on.”

Mary Jean Goodfellow enjoys knitting, and has been involved with the Knittwitters, a group of friends who got together to enjoy their craft and learn from one another. Though that group is currently on hiatus, she stays active in her church knitting group, knitting prayer shawls and chemo caps for cancer patients at local hospitals.

“When people are having chemo they are cold, so this helps,” she says.

Like Kienholz, Goodfellow has lived at Rolling Green for six years and appreciates the active nature of the community, with so many residents in independent living who participate in a range of activities and volunteer efforts.

From lectures and seminars to musical programs and movies, there is always something interesting on the calendar.

THE MARKETPLACE – A NEW WAY TO CONNECT One new way to stay connected

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is at The MarketPlace, the place to be on Tuesday nights this spring.

Rolling Green Village is celebrating 25 years of connection to the Greenville community, and Marketing Director Ruth Wood says an evening farmer’s market is the perfect way to showcase

the community’s focus on health and wellness while also offering a valuable service to area residents. The event is free and open to the public, taking place every Tuesday from April 27 to June 7 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. It will feature local vendors offering specialty

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• Private apartments, 28 personal care suites, and specialized ammenities.

• Activities such as Fresh Flower Arranging, Devotions, Scheduled local activities, Red Hat Society, Exercise, Crafts, Kitchen Bake, Manicures, Bingo, Crossword Puzzles, and Book Reading

items and services, including produce, flowers, plants, organic meats and health and beauty products.

Wood envisions a market similar to the Saturday Market downtown, where people gather to browse for organic produce and learn more about

local farms. The convenient Eastside location and the stunning setting by the lake will make this a great spot for friends and families to gather on a Tuesday evening, perhaps enjoying a picnic or just listening to live music and supporting local farmers.

Wood says the event makes perfect sense considering the property’s history. The 175 acres once operated as a dairy farm, and former owner Hoke Smith was known for his soil conservation and efforts to enhance sustainable farming. “So we thought, we have all of this greenspace, and the lakes, and we want to support healthy lifestyles and local organic farming, so it’s a perfect fit. It will be a great chance for people who haven’t been here to come discover what we are all about.”

Plus, attendees can pick up a punch card, and after attending four MarketPlace events, they are eligible for a drawing to win a new Apple iPad.

MAKING THE CONNECTION Wood knows that when people visit

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• Licensed nurse available 24 hours a day. Registered Nurse available eight hours a day.

Doctor on call 24 hours a day.

• And so much more.

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Rolling Green Village, they will see that they are not giving up on life, as some people fear, but are doing the opposite – expanding and extending their lives by growing relationships and interests. “People who choose Rolling Green and embrace the lifestyle aren’t just keeping their independence – they are expanding their independence,” she says.

She also points out the importance of making the move while still healthy enough – mentally and physically – to transition into the next phase of life. Residents are then freed from many of the tasks that once tied them down, and can focus on passions, hobbies and community service.

Rolling Green Village shows its commitment to community service through its involvement with the Alzheimer’s Association, as both a corporate donor and as a supporter of the annual Memory Walk, which raises funds and awareness for the disease. “This is a disease that erases the essence of

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anything, you just pull a cord, so you feel very safe.”

Kienholz agrees that it’s the people who make all the difference. “I always have someone to talk to,” she says. “I go to breakfast, talk with people and we have a good laugh. Then we can go by bus to shop or to restaurants. Rolling Green has made things much easier – it’s just a great place to live.” X

who you are,” Wood says. “They are so close to the cure, so we want to support that.”

For Goodfellow, it’s the people that make Rolling Green Village stand out – both the staff and the residents. “The people are just fabulous,” she says. “You feel very comfortable here. I have no relatives in the area, but I have plenty of friends here, and in the apartments, if you need

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Call to schedule a visit and be entered to win an Apple iPad.

Call today, Ruth Wood @ 864-987-4612 or email ruthwood@rollinggreenvillage.com

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The MarketPlace • Free and open to the public • Ever y Tuesday from 5-7 pm, from April 27 to June 7