SOCIAL / SPIRITUAL / EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

At Deerfield there’s never a reason to have nothing to do, unless that is what you desire! Our residents find fulfillment both within our community of Deerfield as well as the community at large with abundant opportunities for social, spiritual and educational interaction.

Deerfield residents also serve the Asheville community by volunteering their time and talents to serve on local boards, build houses for Habitat For Humanity, deliver Meals On Wheels and offer assistance at The Council on Aging, housed at St. Giles Chapel. Wednesday Rotary Club meetings at Deerfield provide another opportunity for service.
Check out our Event Calendar to see the many activities our residents are involved in. Here’s a sampling:

SOCIAL EVENTS

Deerfield provides transportation to seasonal performances at Flat Rock Playhouse, The Asheville Symphony, Asheville Chamber Music Ensemble, Asheville Choral Society, Asheville Community Theater and other arts and cultural events.

Residents enjoy games and activities including men’s and women’s poker, bridge, bingo, croquet, and bocce ball. Special entertainment events are planned each month on Deerfield Day, often in conjunction with a theme dinner at the Bistro. Deerfield Day often includes a dance band, and we celebrate residents’ birthdays and anniversaries for the month, as well as welcoming new residents.

SPIRITUAL PROGRAMS

Morgan Gardner, our Chaplain, conducts services at St. Giles Chapel every Sunday at 11am and in the Healthcare dining room at 9:30am. Services are also held on Wednesdays at 11am in Healthcare and 4:30pm in the Chapel. Deerfield’s part-time Chaplain, Anita Sayles, leads special worship services, Bible and religious study classes, and shares Morgan’s duties of pastoral care and visitation.

The beautiful St. Giles Chapel is open daily from 9am to 5pm for contemplation and prayer, and hosts a prayer group meeting weekly. Adjacent to the Chapel is the Memorial Garden, where paths wind through native rhododendron to a gentle waterfall and unadorned benches—perfect for listening to bird song or quiet meditation.

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

Deerfield residents’ diverse interests are reflected in the broad range of classes offered on our campus. You’ll find interest groups with such varied topics as art, dancing, books, investing, needleworking and woodworking to name just a few. Fitness classes include Tai Chi, Pilates, and yoga, and the Aquatic Center offers a range of swimming and water-fitness classes weekly. Visit the Event Calendar to see what’s upcoming.