Blog Posts
How to Talk to Your Aging Parents About Planning for Their Future
We all know that talking to your parents about difficult issues can be tricky. Conversations about the future can be sensitive, especially when it involves your aging parents and their care needs. But planning
Roommate Series: Who Knew?
By Harriet Dawson It was a terrible thing to do, especially to your best friend. Genie and I were employed to do summer work in Asheville, NC that would fulfill internships for our college
Understanding the CCRC Health Evaluation Requirement: When Is the Right Time to Move?
If you’re considering a move to a continuing care retirement community (CCRC, also known as a life plan community), you’ve likely heard about the required health evaluation that takes place before move-in. For many
Ever the Engineer – My College Roommate
By Bob Woods Bruce and I have known each other since we were in Ms. Duff’s 5th grade class. We were 10 years old. We were in Ms. Adams’ 6th grade class and Ms.
Introducing a New Feature Series: Roommates
By Jay Walker Many of us have had roommates in the past at school or as a cost-sharing arrangement. Some were agreeable, or not. Roommates can be funny. Or they can be hell
News Releases
Mel Neale’s Work Showcases Scenes Captured While Cruising the East Coast
RWC’s Featured Artist Lived Aboard a 47-foot Motorsailer for Nearly 20 Years It is fitting that in the dog days of summer, Rappahannock Westminster Canterbury (RWC) is featuring the yachts,
Former Newspaper Reporter Performing as Mark Twain at RWC July 5
Gary Robertson bears a striking resemblance to the 19th century American writer and humorist Retired Richmond newspaper reporter Gary Robertson bears a striking resemblance to 19th century American writer and
Two Residents Have Enjoyed Life at RWC for More Than 20 Years
Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury Recognizes Older Americans Month May is Older Americans Month and Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury (RWC) is proud to celebrate two of its longest-standing residents, Charlie Miller and Pat Morris, who
Chesapeake Academy Artists to Exhibit at RWC for First Time Since the Pandemic
Irvington grade school students display best work of the year in May In its first open-to-the-public art exhibition since COVID-19 hit the U.S. in March 2020, Rappahannock Westminster Canterbury
From Bar Harbor to Key West: RWC Resident Bob Holley’s Inspiring Cycling Journey
Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury Recognizes National Bike Month The journey of a lifetime begins with a single step or in this case, a pedal. For RWC resident Bob Holley, that pedal led