The Summit

10/16/2026

The latest edition of The Summit's e-newsletter is here! Catch up on community news, resident highlights, and upcoming events. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an update!

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This month, we’re excited to see all of this summer’s fundraising efforts come together for the grand finale, Lynchburg’s annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Scroll down for your invitation to join us, and watch a fun video showing some of the highlights from residents and team members.

10/09/2026

Inspired Living. Creative Spirits.

Creativity has no age limit at The Summit! Meet Jim McSlarrow and Donna Cone, two talented residents whose passion for painting continues to inspire. Their beautiful artwork reflects a lifetime of experiences, creativity, and personal expression.

At The Summit, Inspired Living means continuing to pursue passions, share talents, and enjoy the things that bring joy.

Read their stories and discover the inspiration behind their artwork! 👇

Miss Craig, a third grade teacher, gave Jim McSlarrow the push needed to pursue art.

09/23/2026

We love hearing from the residents about their experience at The Summit.

“I have been amazed and delighted at the very positive and welcoming attitudes of both residents and staff. I feel confident that this is the place for Jim and me and that this is a good time for us to be moving in.”

— Mary Ellen G., from her move-in survey

Thank you, Mary Ellen, for sharing such kind words. We’re so glad you and Jim are part of The Summit community.

09/21/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us last week at Boonsboro Country Club to learn more about AgeSmart with LifeSpire!

We enjoyed two wonderful informational luncheons and the opportunity to introduce more people in the Lynchburg area to this unique option for planning ahead.

AgeSmart with LifeSpire is a Continuing Care at Home program designed for adults 55+ who want to continue living in the home they love while having a plan in place for future care and support.

If you weren’t able to attend one of our luncheons, we’d be happy to meet with you personally. Call The Summit Marketing Office at 434.333.2138 to schedule an appointment and learn more.

And be sure to read our latest blog to learn more about AgeSmart with LifeSpire and how the program works.

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09/16/2026

Progress is taking shape at The Summit!

We know there have been delays, and at times construction progress may seem slow. But there is a lot happening across The Summit campus — and these latest drone photos give us a great bird’s-eye view of just how much is taking shape!

Memory Support continues to come together.

New roads and sidewalks are going in throughout campus.

Blue Ridge Commons now has stone on the exterior.

Aspen and Hickory Hybrid Homes, part of Phase 3, are beginning to take shape.

There’s still plenty of work ahead, but it’s exciting to see the progress happening across campus. We look forward to watching these new spaces come to life and sharing more updates along the way!

09/07/2026

Today, we're thankful not only for our hard-working team members and the dedication they bring to our community, but also for our residents, whose years of service and ongoing contributions continue to inspire us. Wishing you a happy and healthy Labor Day!

09/04/2026

There’s always something happening at The Summit! 💜

Our September update includes the latest community news, Memory Support progress, upcoming events, Walk to End Alzheimer’s activities, and more.

Plus, The Summit is a finalist for the 2027 Best of Lynchburg! 🎉

Catch up here.

Greetings! Fall is quickly approaching and we couldn’t be more excited for cooler days — but we’re not there quite yet. We’re racing hard through the summer heat to finish construction on Memory Support and the first Hybrid Homes. Meanwhile, Summit team members are in a leaderboard race to r...

09/01/2026

A very happy 102nd birthday to one of The Summit’s true originals, Virginia Marshburn! 🎉

Virginia was quite literally the very first resident to move into The Summit when we opened in August 2003, which means she has now been part of our community for 23 years.

Affectionately known as our “Summit Queen,” Virginia is gracious, charming, always impeccably put together and still keeping us on our toes.

Please join us in wishing Virginia a beautiful 102nd birthday! 👑💐

09/01/2026

What a great weekend of service! 🇺🇸 The Summit Rotarians helped assemble 300 flags for the 9th Annual Field of Honor!

More than 1,000 flags will be on display this month, and The Summit is proud to sponsor 36 of them. We can’t wait to see this incredible display come together!