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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A move can change your address in a day, but feeling at home often depends on the people around you. That’s why building relationships in retirement matters so much. The…
Built on Service, Rooted in Community: The Powells’ RWC Story After more than five decades of marriage, world travel, military service, and community involvement, Bob and Tina Powell have found…
Choosing a new community is one of life’s biggest decisions. For many, finding the right place to call home involves more than just a tour of an aesthetically pleasing campus….
Meaningful connections with friends and fellow neighbors bring joy to your routine at any stage of life. Moving to a new environment, especially a senior living community, feels like a…
Moving to a new senior living community marks the beginning of an exciting life journey. You get to trade the time-consuming duties of home maintenance and yard work for a…
By Bill Cole It was summer in the late 1970s and a group of six was aboard a 40-foot sailboat for a six-day cruise of the Chesapeake organized by my…
“What I love about RWC is the loving and happy family atmosphere among and between residents and staff and the security of know that I will be surrounded by these special people for the rest of my life.”
“What I see as the most positive aspects of RWC are the friendliness of staff, the generous layout of buildings and landscaping; close proximity to Kilmarnock; indoor pool, fitness center, lake, trails and continuing care facilities (no extra charge!).”
“I congratulate the staff for their creativity and willingness to adapt to new situations as they come up! I believe RWC will out on the other side of this even better than before, which is a real challenge since I have always held RWC in my highest regard.”
“RWC’s intimate community has many more ‘ups’ than ‘downs.’ Knowing lots of residents by first name, getting to know someone new at the dinner table or sharing a funny story over a croquet match is a wonderful way to get acquainted.”
“I am very happy every morning when I get out of bed and say a prayer thanking God that I am well and can live at RWC where I have so many good friends and am well cared for.”
“The freedom of being able to choose just how much, or how little we do, as a couple, or individually each day is a gift. The spontaneity of the RWC lifestyle is an elixir.”
Ruth Fisher of Irvington may be down, but she’s not out. After retiring as the receptionist at Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury last year, she fell and broke her hip. Two hip surgeries…
Andre O. Smith has been drawing since he was 5 years old You may know Andre O. Smith as a friendly face working at the Kilmarnock Wal-Mart, but his true…
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…
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…
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…
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…
