Blog Posts
Where ‘Financially Qualified’ Meets ‘Financial Confidence’ in a Retirement Community Move
Deciding whether to move into a senior living community is often driven not just by housing needs but by deep emotional, financial, and practical concerns. Many older adults and their loved ones express a
“Johnny D” Dickman Brings the Airwaves to Life
Residents and listeners across the Northern Neck now have a new voice to tune in to every Wednesday afternoon. RWC resident John “Johnny D” Dickman is the host of a weekly radio show on
How Senior Living Communities Prepare for Winter Storms (So Residents Don’t Have To)
The recent severe winter weather reminded millions of Americans just how powerful Mother Nature can be. From heavy snow and frigid temperatures to power outages and icy roads, the storm challenged families and communities
How Continuing Care Retirement Communities Support Senior Heart Health
Valentine’s Day is often associated with flowers, chocolates, and time with loved ones — but it’s also the perfect time to give your heart a little extra love. For older adults, heart health plays
Roommate Series: Our Trip Interrupted
By Betty Mill, Ph.D. When my roommate and I decided to leave our jobs at Yale-New Haven hospital, we set out on a three-month road trip that would take us to several places through
News Releases
Life-Long Photographer’s Work Showcased in RWC’s March Exhibition
Ruth Fisher of Irvington may be down, but she’s not out. After retiring as the receptionist at Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury last year, she fell and broke her hip. Two hip surgeries
Contemporary Digital Artist to Showcase Work in RWC’s February Exhibition
Andre O. Smith has been drawing since he was 5 years old You may know Andre O. Smith as a friendly face working at the Kilmarnock Wal-Mart, but his true
Rappahannock Hang-Ups Artists Star in RWC’s January Show
Co-Owner and Two Others Showcase Their Work If you’ve ever been down Main Street in Kilmarnock and spotted the colorful sign that says, “Rappahannock Hang-Ups,” you may think, “This must
Military Veterans Honored with Annual RWC November Art Show
RWC resident Larry Hammond went from serving in Vietnam to playing in rock n’ roll bands As November approaches, Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury (RWC) prepares to honor its military veterans through the
7 RWC Residents Headline Art Show in October
Annual Exhibition Features Watercolors, Acrylics Callao resident and local artist Pam Bowers has been teaching an art class at Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury for more than 20 years and although she jokes