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.
Messenger is produced four times a year by our team to deliver broader community updates, wellness initiatives, and supportive care tailored to your needs and preferences. You can also expect to see snippets of daily life, resident spotlights, and images of local experiences make an appearance in Messenger.
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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…
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…
Imagine a life where you can focus on what truly matters: spending time with loved ones, pursuing hobbies, and enjoying a vibrant community. It might seem impossible to do so…
“These are our 5 favorite things about RWC not in any particular order: our residence and neighbors, the friendly staff, an excellent library, the facilities at the Life Enrichment Center, and especially all who cook, prepare, and serve our food.”
“We looked at other retirement communities and chose RWC because it is a smaller community on a larger campus in a rural setting. The pace of life in this rural setting can be defined as ‘a large county with a total of eight traffic lights, six of which are on Main Street in Kilmarnock.”
“We love that RWC’s Foundation not only provides fellowships to current RWC residents who need financial support, but also supports programs addressing dementia and Parkinson’s and makes them available to the larger community.”
“Soon after we moved to RWC, we described it as like being a small cruise ship where you had numerous daily activities, facilities for almost anything and dining options. After seven years here, we are still on the cruise, but we know most of the other passengers and crew. This shift in focus is the joy and richness of living here. The people!”
“There are so many wonderful things about RWC that it is hard for me to encapsulate how I feel, but one would be the wonderful friendships I have made. Also, there is always something to do. The Life Enrichment Center offers many ways to keep in shape, along with many diverse activities, art classes and field trips.”
What is it like living at RWC?
“In a word, BUSY! That is, if you want it to be. You can sit around all day and do nothing. OR you can take advantage of the many possibilities offered.”
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…
August Art Show to Feature People, Children and Water White Stone artist Doug Mock’s journey is deeply rooted in the beauty of life’s simple moments – a sentiment echoed in…
Breakthrough Results in Safe Cannabis Use for Seniors After Cannability Consulting launched in June 2023 and resulted in impressive results among seniors at Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay, Dr. Alex Hill,…
July Art Show to Feature Mostly Three Local Creative Talents To hear Janice Jones, art director of The Arts Center of Montross, tell it, everything she has accomplished has simply…
