Blog Posts
Independent Living vs. Active Adult Community: What’s the Difference?
As more Americans reach retirement age, the number of senior living options continues to expand. Two of the most popular choices are independent living communities and active adult communities, also called 55+ communities. These
The Shared Mindset of Life Plan Communities: Why Choosing a Community for Life Shapes the Resident Experience
When older adults begin exploring senior living options, they often focus on the obvious factors: cost, services, amenities, healthcare access, and location. These are definitely important considerations, but after many years of talking with
Resident Spotlight: Bob Woods
Three Years at RWC and Still Finding New Reasons to Love It As Bob Woods approaches his third anniversary at Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury, he finds himself reflecting on what makes life here so enjoyable. For
Resident Spotlight Story: Dr. Betty Mill
A Life of Caring – Now Surrounded by Community When Dr. Betty Mill moved to the community nearly four years ago, she brought with her a lifetime of caring for others. A nurse practitioner
Wellness-First Retirement Communities: A Growing Trend in Senior Living
As people live longer and remain active well into retirement, many older adults are rethinking what they want from a retirement community. In the past, senior living options were often designed primarily around assistance
News Releases
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
September Artists Kay Vincent, Joan Willoughby Living Their Best Lives
Two Friends Just Returning from Long Vacations to Exhibit at RWC Fresh off a two-month stay in Alaska, September RWC featured artist Kay Vincent is speaking for her co-exhibitor Joan
Local Artist Doug Mock to Display Vibrant Work at RWC
August Art Show to Feature People, Children and Water White Stone artist Doug Mock’s journey is deeply rooted in the beauty of life’s simple moments – a sentiment echoed in