Blog Posts
My Immigration Story
By Anke Longest Never in my wildest dreams would I have thought about living on a farm in Virginia, owning cattle and horses! One never knows what the future holds. I was born in
The Pros & Cons of 55+ Active Adult Communities
As you are exploring your senior living options, you may have looked at what is referred to as an “active adult community.” These are 55 and over “age-restricted” or “age-qualified” communities, typically meaning that
Why the New Year Is the Perfect Time to Reimagine Your Retirement Lifestyle
The new year often inspires reflection and renewal; it’s a chance to make New Year’s resolutions or intentions, embrace change, and create a plan for the life you truly want. For older adults, the
What Is It?
By Harriet Dawson It doesn’t look so great. In fact, it looks rather bland. But ask those who circle it on their menus, and “Chicken Fried Steak” is one of their favorite meals! WHY?
My Mom’s Take on Aging
By Susan Read In 1991, when I received a copy of this article written by my mom for an English-language publication in Mexico, I was in my mid-50s and aging was not on my
News Releases
Military Veterans Honored with RWC November Exhibition
Get to know RWC residents who served in U.S. Armed Forces In 1959, CDR (Commander) Ret. Harlan Oelmann was a recent graduate of Iowa State University and commissioned into the
RWC residents headline art show in October
Annual exhibition features watercolors, acrylics About 13 artists will have their work on display during October at Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury, but these artists are also residents there. Every October, the RWC
RWC Offers Educational Opportunity on Lyme Disease — A Growing Concern for the Area
Residents & Community Members Invited to Harvard Professor’s Discussion As part of its ongoing commitment to offering timely, educational and important topics of interest to residents and the community, Rappahannock
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