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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

Roommate Series: Who Knew?

November 10, 2025

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…

Understanding the CCRC Health Evaluation Requirement: When Is the Right Time to Move?

November 6, 2025

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…

VT Football

November 5, 2025

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…

Introducing a New Feature Series: Roommates

November 3, 2025

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…

“Rosebud” A Hog Story

October 20, 2025

“Rosebud” A Hog Story

By Kerley LeBoeuf Setting: Richland, Georgia – population 1,500 – about 20 miles from Plains – 12 of us in the 10th grade. Ideal setting for a “country bumpkin” like…

Africa and Beyond

October 13, 2025

Africa and Beyond

By Renate Muller I was born and spent the first 12 years of my life on a farm high in the Usambara mountains of Tanzania, East Africa. My parents were…

Resident Stories: Why People Like You Choose RWC

News Releases

RWC Opens Dementia Care Hotline

May 21, 2020

RWC Opens Dementia Care Hotline

RWC Opens Dementia Care Hotline As a leader in Dementia Care education and support, Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury (RWC) remains committed to develop a designated Dementia Friendly Community. To enhance this endeavor,…

Photographer Terry Willis is March featured artist at RWC

February 24, 2020

Photographer Terry Willis is March featured artist at RWC

Photographer Terry Willis is March featured artist at RWC Kilmarnock artist to display works from Mediterranean trip The cancer that was supposed to kill Terry Willis actually allowed her to…

2020 Viewpoints Series Begins March 2

February 6, 2020

2020 Viewpoints Series Begins March 2

2020 Viewpoints Series Begins March 2 World War II historian Marshall Orr has some yarns to spin Marshall Orr was born a year after World War II began, and though…

Lynn Satterwhite is February featured artist at RWC

January 16, 2020

Lynn Satterwhite is February featured artist at RWC

Lynn Satterwhite is February featured artist at RWC Deltaville artist paints landscapes, animals, portraits Deltaville artist Lynn Satterwhite is tickled by her new-found talent with acrylic paints – and especially…

JLyn Henderson ‘Faces Off’ at RWC’s January Show

December 23, 2019

JLyn Henderson ‘Faces Off’ at RWC’s January Show

JLyn Henderson ‘Faces Off’ at RWC’s January Show Deltaville artist focuses her mixed media work on women with attitude With a life-long interest in doodling, drawing and painting women’s faces,…

Lancaster Middle School celebrates 20 years of exhibiting in RWC’s December Show

November 26, 2019

Lancaster Middle School celebrates 20 years of exhibiting in RWC’s December Show

Lancaster Middle School celebrates 20 years of exhibiting in RWC’s December Show Teacher Marilyn Sprouse has proudly curated students’ work since 1999 Lancaster Middle School (LMS) visual arts teacher Marilyn…