Remarkable Residents Archives - The Forest At Duke

Celebrating Our Pioneers on The Forest at Duke’s 30th Anniversary

Posted 09/12/2022 in Forest History, Inside The Forest at Duke, Remarkable Residents, Special Events, Spotlight, Talented Team Members

September 2022 marks 30 years of community right here on Pickett Road. It’s the perfect time to recognize the incredible people who have shaped who we are and will continue …

Along for the Ride: Forest Cyclists on the Go

Posted 07/14/2020 in Remarkable Residents, Spotlight

Residents of The Forest at Duke are nothing if not active. Whether hiking, dancing, running, or perfecting yoga asanas, each one is redefining retirement in their own way. It should …

A Forest Jewel: Robyn Sloan’s Headlong Jump into the Art of Stained Glass

Posted 07/06/2020 in Remarkable Residents, Spotlight

From the time that she was a young girl growing up in Syracuse, New York, Forest resident Robyn Sloan always felt a compelling attraction to nature – a fascination that …

Vic Moore smiles in his apartment at The Forest at Duke.

Ripple Effect: Vic Moore’s Inspirational Influence in Durham

Posted 06/25/2020 in Remarkable Residents, Spotlight

Forest resident Vic Moore has an unassuming presence. Though he has much to say and many important stories to tell, he often remains quiet so that others may speak. The …

Historian in the Making: How Jean Anderson Discovered a Passion for the Past

Posted 06/09/2020 in Extraordinary Stories, Remarkable Residents, Spotlight

When it comes to the history of Durham County, few people know the ins and outs better than Forest resident Jean Bradley Anderson. Born in Philadelphia in 1924, Jean grew …