What Brings Them to the Table?
By Harriet Dawson The assignment was to investigate if there are differences between male and female groups of poker players. I took the assignment…for absolutely no pay, I might add, because, quite frankly, I
Exploring Tibet with Loretta
By Jay Walker At the turn of the century Loretta Horvath and her husband Ralph – retired from their winery business and in their 70’s – decided to go on a voyage to Tibet
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Summer of Love
As told to Celeste Helm I was born into a military family. When I entered the scene, we already had four generations that served going back to the Union Army in the Civil War.
One of Life’s Greatest Adventures: Flying a Single-Engine Airplane to the Arctic Circle
By Mary Kay Rotert Just before the Millenium (AND before the common usage of GPS and cellular telephones), my late husband, Charles Rotert, “decided” that we should take a long trip in our single-engine
Legacy at RWC: Celeste Helm
Celeste Helm’s life is a tapestry of family, adventure, and compassion. She is proud to be a second-generation resident of Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury, following in the footsteps of her parents, John and Dorothy Helm, and
Travel? Yes, Plus Immigration
By Peter & Jenny Saam If the accent doesn’t give it away, the license plates – GDAYM8-1 and GDAYMA8-2 – will. Yes, we still have a lot of Aussie in us, even though we
My Memorable Roomie
By Bob Street Back in I think it was 1989, the day before my birthday, my wife Pat gave me a “pre-birthday gift”. It was an issue of The National Inquirer. This was given
Independent Living vs. Active Adult Community: What’s the Difference?
As more Americans reach retirement age, the number of senior living options continues to expand. Two of the most popular choices are independent living communities and active adult communities, also called 55+ communities. These
The Shared Mindset of Life Plan Communities: Why Choosing a Community for Life Shapes the Resident Experience
When older adults begin exploring senior living options, they often focus on the obvious factors: cost, services, amenities, healthcare access, and location. These are definitely important considerations, but after many years of talking with
Resident Spotlight: Bob Woods
Three Years at RWC and Still Finding New Reasons to Love It As Bob Woods approaches his third anniversary at Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury, he finds himself reflecting on what makes life here so enjoyable. For