Blog Posts
One of Life’s Greatest Adventures: Flying a Single-Engine Airplane to the Arctic Circle
By Mary Kay Rotert Just before the Millenium (AND before the common usage of GPS and cellular telephones), my late husband, Charles Rotert, “decided” that we should take a long trip in our single-engine
Legacy at RWC: Celeste Helm
Celeste Helm’s life is a tapestry of family, adventure, and compassion. She is proud to be a second-generation resident of Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury, following in the footsteps of her parents, John and Dorothy Helm, and
Travel? Yes, Plus Immigration
By Peter & Jenny Saam If the accent doesn’t give it away, the license plates – GDAYM8-1 and GDAYMA8-2 – will. Yes, we still have a lot of Aussie in us, even though we
My Memorable Roomie
By Bob Street Back in I think it was 1989, the day before my birthday, my wife Pat gave me a “pre-birthday gift”. It was an issue of The National Inquirer. This was given
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
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