
Founders Place, a ministry of Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church, is an organization that seeks to end the isolation of dementia with an enlivening, joyful respite program (2 half days per week), a weekly caregiver support group, and community education events. Last week, Kirkwood representatives joined in conversation with local caregivers at a Lunch and Learn … Continued
Read MoreThe Executive Chefs at Kirkwood developed a decadent dessert to welcome in the spring season! This White Chocolate Blueberry Bread Pudding is drizzled with Bourbon Cream Sauce and topped with a sprig of mint. White Chocolate Blueberry Bread Pudding with Bourbon Cream Sauce Ingredients: Bread Pudding: 4 eggs 1 cup sugar 4 cups heavy cream … Continued
Read MoreExecutive Assistant, Melinda Wallace, knew more than 27 years ago that Kirkwood was a special place. “I was working with Darryl, one of our Maintenance Technicians, at Golden Rule Bar-B-Q in Trussville,” Melinda said. “He told me they were looking for a Clerk at Kirkwood. I set up an appointment with the former Executive Assistant … Continued
Read MoreMeet the Edwards! Chuck and Kitty Edwards moved to Kirkwood in July of 2022. Chuck was born in Birmingham but grew up in Auburn, AL. His father served as the Dean of Admissions for Auburn University for 40 years. One of four children, Chuck received a scholarship to attend Phillips Exeter Academy, a prestigious boarding school … Continued
Read MoreEach February, stores are flooded with heart-shaped candies, boxes, trinkets, prints, and embellishments in pink and in red as we prepare to celebrate Valentine’s Day. February is also National Heart Month, and we turn our focus to heart health. On Friday, February 3, the American Heart Association of Alabama painted the town red as news … Continued
Read MoreDear friends and family, Phase Two of our expansion project has begun. Brasfield and Gorrie will be leading the construction of our Riverview wing in the main building on Kirkwood’s campus. The third floor, which previously housed Assisted Living, will contain offices, a new cultural arts center, a new wellness center, and a beauty shop. … Continued
Read MoreWe are excited to share that Assisted Living and Memory Care residents have officially moved into our new Hillside Residences, a cutting-edge, thoughtful Assisted Living and Memory Care community in the heart of our campus. Many hands made light work during the move. We would like to thank A Wise Move, Inc. and Moving On … Continued
Read MoreReflection from The Rev. Richard Hanna, Kirkwood by the River Chaplain As we approach the end of January, I would like to share a few reflections on entering a brand new year. Some of you may know that the month of January is named after the Roman God, Janus. On some Roman coins of that … Continued
Read MoreRick and Jane Ricketts moved to Kirkwood’s Cedar Ridge Independent Living Cottage Neighborhood in Summer of 2022. Rick, born in Atlanta, Georgia, was a high-school athlete and lettered in football and basketball. He graduated from Georgia State University with a BBA in Marketing and was commissioned in the U.S. Army in 1968. Following military service, … Continued
Read MoreLast week, we celebrated our brand-new Hillside Residences Assisted Living and Memory Support community with a ribbon cutting ceremony! What a joyful day we had as we recognized all who contributed to the project. Our Chaplains, The Rev. Richard Hanna and The Rev. Lucy Turner, blessed the new space. John Higgins, Chairman of the Kirkwood … Continued
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Contact Us TodayOur residents come from different backgrounds and bring their unique qualities, talents, and life experiences to complete the Kirkwood community. Here are just a few reflections from some individuals who call Kirkwood their home.