Blog Posts
“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
My Family Crow
By Ed Townes My father, a banker who headed the mortgage department, came home one day with a baby crow given to him by a customer. Dad turned over the crow to me and
News Releases
Lancaster Elementary School Will Feature 300 Pieces of Artwork in RWC’s December Show
Teacher Marilyn Sprouse celebrates 25 years of showcasing students’ work Lancaster Elementary School (LES) visual arts teacher Marilyn Sprouse has proudly curated her students’ artwork for Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury’s December Show
Military Veterans Honored with Annual RWC November Art Show
RWC residents made life and death decisions in U.S. Armed Forces Major James Makin As the logistics analyst for the Army Chief of Staff, Major James Makin was
Life in Dictatorship
Excerpted from Our Neighborhood, a new RWC quarterly publication) By Milena Van Sant I lived as a child and young teen under the iron fists of two dictatorships – the Nazis in Germany and
Celebrating a Remarkable Milestone: RWC Resident Turns 109
Irma Burke has lived a happy life at RWC for two decades Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury (RWC) is thrilled to celebrate Mrs. Irma Burke, a beloved resident, as she reaches the incredible
60-Year Married Couple Looks Forward to Valentine’s Day at Home
Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury is ideal location for the residents’ date night On Valentine’s Day, the Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury dining room is the date of choice for residents Brian and Mary Bennett, who’ve