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There’s always something exciting happening at Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury (RWC)! Whether you want to learn about senior living, read helpful resources, or discover how life comes naturally at RWC, you’ll find it all right here. We regularly post articles that highlight our shared experiences and celebrate the people who make this community thrive.

Take a look at a few of our blogs and articles to gain a fresh perspective on all things senior living. Alternatively, our news releases highlight standout local events on RWC’s campus and the incredible accomplishments of our team members and residents.

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Blogs & Community Updates

My Mother Meets Cronkite

November 21, 2024

My Mother Meets Cronkite

In 1979, while working for the Federal Aviation Administration, I was selected for the Education for Public Management program. It is a government-wide program that selects high potential personnel to…

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November 11, 2024

Grappling With The Finality of “The Last Move” to a Retirement Community

The decision to move to a retirement community marks a significant life transition, especially for older adults who struggle with their feelings about the finality of the last move. In…

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November 4, 2024

Understanding the Differences Between Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing Care

As our loved ones age, ensuring they have the right level of care and support is crucial. While some seniors may thrive in environments that offer occasional help, others may…

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October 2, 2024

What Does “Losing Independence” Mean To You?

In several recent blog posts, we discussed some of the common fears that people have around moving to a retirement community, including the fear of the unknown in senior living…

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October 1, 2024

Navigating Medicare, Medicaid, and Private Insurance: A Guide for Seniors

As you approach retirement or enter your golden years, understanding your health care options becomes crucial. Medicare and Medicaid are two essential programs to know about and take advantage of,…

Life in Dictatorship

September 25, 2024

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…

Resident Stories: Why People Like You Choose RWC

News Releases

RWC Solution Seminar “RIGHTSIZING” October 25th

October 16, 2018

RWC Solution Seminar “RIGHTSIZING” October 25th

RWC Seminar Series on “RIGHTSIZING” Thursday, October 25th, 2:00 p.m., Mathews Library “Rightsizing” is a good practice for us all. Whether a move is imminent, and you have a moving…

RWC residents headline art show in October

September 20, 2018

RWC residents headline art show in October

RWC residents headline art show in October Annual exhibition features watercolors, acrylics Watercolors, acrylic prints and paintings – many abstract, unusual and quite beautiful – will be on display at…

Callao artist Pamela Bowers is back at RWC in September

August 23, 2018

Callao artist Pamela Bowers is back at RWC in September

Callao artist Pamela Bowers is back at RWC in September Acrylic pouring and monoprints with mixed media will be on display Back by popular demand, Callao resident Pamela Bowers will…

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August 20, 2018

RWC’s Annual Golf Tournament Update for 2019

RWC’s 35th Annual Golf Tournament is coming up this April 2019. Exact day and venue To Be Announced. This tournament is a premiere event of the year with statewide sponsorship…

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August 13, 2018

Solution Seminar, Seniors & Technology Aug. 21st

RWC’s next Solution Seminar, Seniors and Technology 2 p.m. August 21st at the Mathews Memorial Library. RWC’s IT Manager, John Sites, will talk about “Alexa,” “Siri” and other technologies to…

RWC employee to share fiber art in August

July 31, 2018

RWC employee to share fiber art in August

RWC employee to share fiber art in August Mathews resident inspired by natural surroundings Hannah Sommerfeldt grew up in the Middle Peninsula around of lot of different fiber animals –…