Panorama Spring 2024 Publication - Flipbook - Page 14
Upcoming Events at The Summit
Meet the Artist | October 13, 2 pm
Meet artist Purnell Pettyjohn.
Meet and Greet | October 27, 2 pm
Exclusive Meet and Greet of Executive Director
Kristi Martin for Advantage Club members.
RSVP to Marketing Director Brenda Dixon at
434.582.1500 or BDixon@summitlynchburg.org.
Join the Advantage Club
and get in on the fun
Advantage Club Members receive priority status to
move to The Summit and enjoy the benefits of the
Advantage Club, including access to exclusive events.
To join the Advantage Club, call Marketing Director
Brenda Dixon at 434.582.1500 or email BDixon@
SummitLynchburg.org.
Bob Johnson receives Influencer Award
Bob Johnson is the 2023 Influencer
Award recipient from The Summit.
Bob and Agnes, who married
in 1954, moved to The Summit
in 2019, after Agnes had some
significant health concerns. Agnes
passed away six months later.
The couple chose The Summit
because of its community. After
Agnes passed away, Bob knew he
needed to be around people and in
a community, so he decided to stay.
Bob has served The Summit as
president of the Resident Council
for three years and is now President
Emeritus. He also serves on the
Spiritual Life Committee, the
Prayer Group, and was involved in
Worship Services on a weekly basis.
Bob serves the greater community
by working with the Vice Mayor
of Lynchburg and City Council,
trying to improve conditions on
Enterprise Drive.
In November of 2022, Bob suffered
a stroke from which he is still
trying to recover.
His purposes going forward are to
continue working in the interest
of the residents of The Summit
through its growth and expansion
to include the amenities afforded by
LifeSpire of Virginia.
He says that living in a LifeSpire
community is like residing with
a large family . The residents are
congenial, and the management
and team members make every
effort to create a good environment.
Bob’s influencers growing up
included his parents—his father—
in particular. He worked hard, he
was an honest person, loved people,
and loved to talk.
Bob is influenced today by his
family and friends, particularly
his new bride Barbara, who he
describes as a good Christian and
has been so faithful and supportive
during his health challenges.
In the next year, Bob will continue
to work with Resident Council and
the management team to grow The
Summit and secure the additional
services needed for the community.
