Brighter House

02/26/2026

Happy Wellness Wednesday! Today, one of our members in the clerical unit offered some tips on how to stay healthy while the weather warms up! We appreciate and encourage member participation in the clubhouse!

02/19/2026

Happy Wellness Wednesday! Today, a member suggested that we write about appreciation. Staff and members worked together in deciding which poem would convey our appreciation for the donations we've received, and the community we've built here at Brighter House.
Here is one of our ways of giving thanks!

02/13/2026

Today for our February outing, members and staff went to Brews and Mews Cat Cafe in Lenoir for coffee and some time with cats! What a great time!

02/10/2026

Due to the recent weather, our February 2026 Newsletter was a little delayed.

Please take a look and see what Brighter House has been up to!

02/05/2026

Good afternoon Brighter House Colleagues,

We are so excited to let everyone know that we will be operating on a 3-hour delay tomorrow, Friday Feb. 5th, following the announcement from Burke County Public Schools.

The clubhouse will be open to members beginning at 11:00 am. We will be contacting members that typically need clubhouse transportation to certify if they need to be picked up. Lunch will be provided.

We are so excited to see everyone!!!

BCPS Parents and Guardians: It’s the post you have been waiting for! Students are going back to school tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 6 on a 3-hour delay. Breakfast will not be served. The YMCA programs will open at 9 a.m. We are keeping Monday’s scheduled teacher workday as planned. We have decided to extend our annual Souperintendent’s Souper Bowl Canned Food Drive by one week. We are looking forward to seeing students in class on Friday!

02/04/2026

Good afternoon Brighter House colleagues,

Following today's announcement from Burke County Public Schools, Brighter House will be CLOSED for Thursday, February 5th.

We will be hosting another virtual drop-in for tomorrow from 1pm-3pm. A link will be shared tomorrow morning for any members to join.

We are almost in the clear, and we hope to see you all soon.

02/04/2026

We are so thankful to not only have The Enola Group - Burleson House a part of our community, but for them allowing us to be a part of it.

02/03/2026

Good afternoon Brighter House colleagues,

Following today's announcement from Burke County Public Schools, Brighter House will be CLOSED for Wednesday, February 4th.

We will be hosting another virtual drop-in for tomorrow from 1pm-3pm. A link will be shared tomorrow morning for any members to join.

Hopefully soon we will be open. We will be sure to update everyone as the week continues.

Burke County Public Schools will operate on a remote learning day on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, for students and staff. Our crews are making great progress on snow and ice removal on our campuses, and we are looking to get some help from Mother Nature with warmer temperatures. We hope to have everyone back in person in our schools soon, but for tomorrow we will have another remote/at home learning day.

02/02/2026

Good afternoon Brighter House colleagues,

Following today's announcement from Burke County Public Schools, Brighter House will be CLOSED for Tuesday, February 3rd.

However, due to member interest, we will be hosting another virtual drop-in for tomorrow from 1pm-3pm. A link will be shared tomorrow morning for any members to join.

We hope you continue to stay safe, and we can't wait to see you all soon.

Burke County Public Schools will operate on a remote learning day on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026. We have crews working diligently to prepare our campuses for a safe return for students and staff, and we realize many driveways and back roads around the county are still hazardous. Schools will communicate with parents and students regarding attendance and assignments for the remote day, and staff will receive more information from principals on expectations as well. There will be no YMCA programs or extra-curricular activities, unless otherwise noted.

02/02/2026

The weather may make the clubhouse closed, but we still care for each other!

Today, we are having a members-only virtual drop-in from 1pm-3pm. All members should have received the link to join, however if you have not, please be sure to give us a call at the clubhouse!

01/31/2026

Good afternoon Brighter House colleagues,

Following today's early announcement from Burke County Public Schools, Brighter House will be CLOSED on Monday, February 2nd.

We will be working on a way for members to virtually "drop-in" for a set time period on Monday. Be on the lookout for details on how and when to join. Stay safe, and enjoy the snow.

Burke County Public Schools will be closed for all students and staff on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, due to Saturday’s snowfall and continued, below-freezing temperatures in the forecast. The YMCA program is closed, as well, and all extra-curricular activities are canceled. Thank you and have a great day.

01/28/2026

Good afternoon Brighter House colleagues,

Following the new announcement from Burke County Public Schools, Brighter House will be CLOSED on Thursday and Friday, January 29 and 30th.

We plan to have staff calling to check in on every member. We miss you all and hope your week has been safe and relaxing!

Burke County Public Schools will operate on an at-home/remote learning day for all students on Thursday, Jan. 29 and Friday, Jan. 30, 2026. While some roads in our county have improved, icy conditions still remain on some secondary roads and at some school campuses. Schools will communicate with parents and students regarding assignments and attendance. Principals and supervisors will be in contact with teachers and staff with more information about the accessibility of campuses and work options. The YMCA program remains closed. All extra-curricular activities are canceled, unless otherwise noted.