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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

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…

Military veterans are the stars in RWC November show

October 29, 2019

Military veterans are the stars in RWC November show

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,…

Holocaust Diary Book Author Coming to RWC Oct. 20

October 10, 2019

Holocaust Diary Book Author Coming to RWC Oct. 20

Holocaust Diary Book Author Coming to RWC Oct. 20 Retired North Carolina attorney became a full-time writer in 2014 Timothy Boyce is out on a book tour promoting his new…

RWC residents headline art show in October

September 26, 2019

RWC residents headline art show in October

RWC residents headline art show in October Watercolors are king in annual exhibition Watercolors are the star in the October art exhibition featuring works by Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury residents this year….

97-year-old RWC Resident to Display Portraits in Esteemed Show

August 26, 2019

97-year-old RWC Resident to Display Portraits in Esteemed Show

97-year-old RWC Resident to Display Portraits in Esteemed Show Margaret Feil will showcase surreal art at RAL’s 58th Annual Labor Day Art Show If you see 97-year-old Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury (RWC)…