Join us for Upcoming Events Happening at RWC

Every Day Brings Something New

Life at Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury (RWC) is always bustling.

Discover what makes life at RWC feel so natural and fulfilling. We invite you to explore our upcoming events and experience firsthand how we foster a truly engaging and close-knit community. These gatherings are free and open to Rappahannock Club members and prospective residents, offering a relaxed and meaningful way to get to know us.

Contact us today at (804) 438-4000 or marketing@rw-c.org to connect or RSVP to one of our upcoming events.

Mark Your Calendar for What’s Next

Documentary: Richmond Hollywood Cemetery

August 14, 2026

| 11:00 am

Join us for a fascinating documentary exploring Richmond’s historic Hollywood Cemetery, one of America’s most beautiful and significant resting places. Discover the stories of notable Virginians, Civil War history, and the remarkable landscape that has made Hollywood Cemetery a treasured historic landmark. Residents and members of the public are invited to attend. Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury is a nonprofit continuing care retirement community offering Total Life Care on 165 scenic acres in Irvington, Virginia. Our active community offers independent living houses, cottages, and apartments, along with assisted living, memory support, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services should higher levels of care ever be needed.

Brain Health Across the Lifespan: What We Know. What You Can Do

August 20, 2026

| 1:00 pm

Join George Worthington, Dementia Services Director with the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services, for an engaging presentation on the latest research in brain health and dementia prevention. Learn how lifestyle choices can support cognitive health throughout life, explore the latest findings from the U.S. POINTER study, and discover practical, science-backed strategies you can incorporate into your daily routine. Residents and members of the public are welcome to attend. Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury is a nonprofit continuing care retirement community offering Total Life Care on 165 beautiful acres in Irvington, Virginia. Our vibrant campus features independent living houses, cottages, and apartments, along with a full continuum of care including assisted living, memory support, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services.

Community Hymn Sing

August 30, 2026

| 2:00 pm

Lift your voice in song during our Community Hymn Sing, featuring beloved hymns and an afternoon of fellowship and inspiration. Whether you enjoy singing or simply listening, everyone is welcome to participate. Residents and members of the public are invited to attend. Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury is a nonprofit continuing care retirement community offering Total Life Care on 165 acres in Irvington, Virginia. Our active community provides independent living houses, cottages, and apartments, along with assisted living, memory support, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services when needed.

Save The Date – Financial Workshop

September 10, 2026

Wondering whether RWC fits into your financial plans? Schedule a complimentary one-on-one financial consultation with our Chief Financial Officer to receive a personalized review of how RWC may fit into your long-term financial picture.

To participate:

Complete the required financial forms, and Cost Comparison Worksheet, so we can prepare a personalized financial review.
If you have a long-term care insurance policy and would like it to be reviewed as part of your consultation, please include information about your policy along with your completed forms.
Return them to the Marketing Department by Thursday, August 27.
Once all information has been received, we’ll schedule your private appointment.

Appointments are limited to provide individualized attention, so early registration is encouraged.

Always Happening at RWC

Food Bar & Blood Pressure Checks

Third Wednesday of Every Month

| 9:00 am

- 12:00 pm

Enjoy a health-focused experience in the Life Enrichment Center lobby every month. Enjoy a variety of nutritious and delicious options at our wellness food bar, and take advantage of complimentary blood pressure checks from our team.

Pub Night

Every Saturday

| 4:00 pm

You’re Invited! Relaxed conversation, familiar faces, and a welcoming atmosphere, this is a casual, no-pressure way to meet residents and experience everyday life at RWC.

No cost. No obligation. Just good company.

RSVP by emailing marketing@rw-c.org or calling (804) 438-4000.

Patriotic Artwork Celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary

Daily Throughout July

| 9:00 am

- 5:00 pm

IRVINGTON, Va. – Resident Denise Munns has a special tie to Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury’s art display for the month of July, “Resident Americana and Patriotic Artwork,” celebrating America’s 250th anniversary.

The exhibit includes quilts, paintings, photography and historical artifacts, as well as a variety of pillows and framed works collected and created by the RWC community. Highlights include a handmade quilt by Munns and wall hangings by Mary Jo Dranttel.

“I started thinking a few weeks ago that this is a special Fourth of July, and maybe we should do something patriotic in the gallery, and when I mentioned it to Amy (Hinson, Director of Life Enrichment), she took off with it,” Munns said.

Munns is an active member of the Northern Neck Patriotic Piecers, a group about 10-strong, which is a branch of the nonprofit Quilts of Valor Foundation (QOVF). Since 2019, the local group has sewn and awarded 80-plus quilts to veterans. “It’s very touching and a testimony to their experiences,” Munns said. “We set up a booth at farmers markets and grab anyone who looks like a veteran,” she said with a laugh.

Veterans hold a special place in her heart, as she served in the U.S. Air Force for 61/2 years during the Vietnam era, and was stationed at Clark Air Base during Operation Homecoming in the Philippines, where former POWs were sent for medical evaluations. Her husband, Ted, also served in the Philippines.

Her red, white and blue quilt will later be awarded to a veteran.

Another quilt in the display is owned by Anne Siler, who will be displaying a quilt sewn by her great-grandmother, Mary Lucinda Ellen Carter, who lived 1843-1925.

Other highlights include several pieces generously contributed by resident Francis Bacon, an avid collector of American art. Additionally, Peter and Helene Braatz have filled RWC’s curio cabinet with fascinating items representing the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the Civil War and World War I.

There is truly something for everyone, and RWC is confident the display will spark interest and appreciation.

Residents and community members are invited to view the art exhibition from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily throughout July at Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury, 132 Lancaster Drive in Irvington.