Every Day Brings Something New
Life at Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury (RWC) is always bustling.
Discover what makes life at RWC feel so natural and fulfilling. We invite you to explore our upcoming events and experience firsthand how we foster a truly engaging and close-knit community. These gatherings are free and open to Rappahannock Club members and prospective residents, offering a relaxed and meaningful way to get to know us.
Contact us today at (804) 438-4000 or marketing@rw-c.org to connect or RSVP to one of our upcoming events.
Mark Your Calendar for What’s Next
Doubler-Dipper Celebration
July 3, 2026
| 1:30 pm
Doubler-Dipper Celebration with the Liberty Dolls in concert at 1:30PM in the Auditorium, followed by an ice cream social in the Atrium. Contact Amy Hinson if you are interested at ahinson@rw-c.org or 804-438-4024.
Your Aging Skin with Master Medical Esthetician Gaylen Vandenbroucke
Your Aging Skin with Master Medical Esthetician Gaylen Vandenbroucke (40-minute presentation)
Gaylen has decades of hands- on experience and over 30 years in medical aesthetics, bringing clinical precision, deep skin care health knowledge, and a passion for results. This interactive talk is not only for woman but just as much for men. Attendees will receive a gift and wine and cheese will be available. Contact Amy Hinson if you are interested at ahinson@rw-c.org or 804-438-4024.
Anthem LemonAid Stand
July 17, 2026
| 11:00 am
- 1:30 pm
Children of our RWC staff will man the stand. 11:00AM to 1:30PM on the Front Porch of the Chesapeake Center (weather permitting)
The Anthem LemonAid event supports children fighting cancer at the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU. This free summertime tradition involves lemonade stands throughout Virginia, where families and community
groups can raise funds to support hematology and oncology services.
Genealogy Group Logistics Meeting at 1:00 PM in the Chesapeake Game Room
Interested in discovering your family history? Join us as we explore the possibility of starting a resident-led Genealogy Group.
Connect with others who enjoy researching family roots, sharing stories, and preserving family history.
What to expect:
1. Family history research
2. Story sharing and connection
3. Helpful tips and resources
4. A fun, resident-led experience
Interested? Contact Amy Hinson if you are interested at ahinson@rw-c.org or 804-438-4024.
Hula Dancers Performance
Hula Dancers Performance – 2:00 PM in the Auditorium
Interested? Contact Amy Hinson if you are interested at ahinson@rw-c.org or 804-438-4024.
Documentary, “My Momma Jo: Hope & Help”
July 23, 2026
| 11:00 am
Thursday, July 23 – Documentary, “My Momma Jo: Hope & Help”
11:00 AM – Auditorium
Mama Joe is a champion for community and maternal force whose life of service was interrupted by the early onset of dementia. This film explores her story and the family experience of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease. With the inclusion of scholars, and leaders in public health, My Mama Joe is an educational tool to help raise awareness around health and caregiving for elders.
Our central character endured a traumatic childhood to emerge as advocate for the abused, hurting and hungry. JoeAnna birthed 4 children, adopted 6 more, and served as unofficial mother to countless others earning her the moniker “Mama Joe.” As champion for community and volunteerism, her years of service positively impacted thousands, garnering recognition from the local mayor to the White House.
A seeming unlikely candidate for chronic illness, Mama Joe was diagnosed in 2015 with Alzheimer’s dementia. The film’s story arc contrasts her distinguished record of serving others, with her need for full time compassionate care. Though not an exhaustive portrait, we’re allowed access into a portion of Mama Joe’s world, giving us an authentic glimpse of the highs and lows associated with care for a loved one. 55 minutes.
Interested? Contact Amy Hinson if you are interested at ahinson@rw-c.org or 804-438-4024.
Death on Gwenn’s Island with author Bruce Bracken
Death on Gwenn’s Island with author Bruce Bracken – 2:00PM in the Auditorium
Death on Gwynn’s Island by Bruce Bracken is an atmospheric coastal mystery set on the real-life Gwynn’s Island along Virginia’s Chesapeake Bay. It seamlessly blends a “whodunit” investigation with deeply authentic local culture, making it a highly engaging read for fans of regional, small-town thrillers.
Interested? Contact Amy Hinson if you are interested at ahinson@rw-c.org or 804-438-4024.
Always Happening at RWC
Food Bar & Blood Pressure Checks
Third Wednesday of Every Month
| 9:00 am
- 12:00 pm
Enjoy a health-focused experience in the Life Enrichment Center lobby every month. Enjoy a variety of nutritious and delicious options at our wellness food bar, and take advantage of complimentary blood pressure checks from our team.
Pub Night
Every Saturday
| 4:00 pm
You’re Invited! Relaxed conversation, familiar faces, and a welcoming atmosphere, this is a casual, no-pressure way to meet residents and experience everyday life at RWC.
No cost. No obligation. Just good company.
RSVP by emailing marketing@rw-c.org or calling (804) 438-4000.
Patriotic Artwork Celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary
Daily Throughout July
| 9:00 am
- 5:00 pm
IRVINGTON, Va. – Resident Denise Munns has a special tie to Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury’s art display for the month of July, “Resident Americana and Patriotic Artwork,” celebrating America’s 250th anniversary.
The exhibit includes quilts, paintings, photography and historical artifacts, as well as a variety of pillows and framed works collected and created by the RWC community. Highlights include a handmade quilt by Munns and wall hangings by Mary Jo Dranttel.
“I started thinking a few weeks ago that this is a special Fourth of July, and maybe we should do something patriotic in the gallery, and when I mentioned it to Amy (Hinson, Director of Life Enrichment), she took off with it,” Munns said.
Munns is an active member of the Northern Neck Patriotic Piecers, a group about 10-strong, which is a branch of the nonprofit Quilts of Valor Foundation (QOVF). Since 2019, the local group has sewn and awarded 80-plus quilts to veterans. “It’s very touching and a testimony to their experiences,” Munns said. “We set up a booth at farmers markets and grab anyone who looks like a veteran,” she said with a laugh.
Veterans hold a special place in her heart, as she served in the U.S. Air Force for 61/2 years during the Vietnam era, and was stationed at Clark Air Base during Operation Homecoming in the Philippines, where former POWs were sent for medical evaluations. Her husband, Ted, also served in the Philippines.
Her red, white and blue quilt will later be awarded to a veteran.
Another quilt in the display is owned by Anne Siler, who will be displaying a quilt sewn by her great-grandmother, Mary Lucinda Ellen Carter, who lived 1843-1925.
Other highlights include several pieces generously contributed by resident Francis Bacon, an avid collector of American art. Additionally, Peter and Helene Braatz have filled RWC’s curio cabinet with fascinating items representing the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the Civil War and World War I.
There is truly something for everyone, and RWC is confident the display will spark interest and appreciation.
Residents and community members are invited to view the art exhibition from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily throughout July at Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury, 132 Lancaster Drive in Irvington.