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In this blog series, we examine the differences between activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), and what happens when they become difficult for a…
We all know that talking to your parents about difficult issues can be tricky. Conversations about the future can be sensitive, especially when it involves your aging parents and their…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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 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 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 Teacher Marilyn Sprouse has proudly curated students’ work since 1999 Lancaster Middle School (LMS) visual arts teacher Marilyn…
Military veterans are the stars in RWC November show Get to know RWC residents who served in U.S. Armed Forces Navy Capt. (Ret.) Larry Treadwell In typical Silent Generation fashion,…
