Meet Me at RWC
Located on 165-acres of wooded rural land with a man-made lake and meandering walking trails, Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury is more than a Continuing Care Retirement Community – it’s home to hundreds of interesting people.
It is hard to describe just how special the residents are here, but here’s a peek at just a few.
Harlan & Dorothy O.
Residents since 2022
- Met at a Virginia Beach party while he served on the USS Northampton (CC-1)
- Married 59 years
- Harlan retired as a Commander with 22 years of service
- Dorothy taught school and raised their children
- Moved from Dumfries, Virginia to be near their daughters in White Stone and Williamsburg
Milena V.
Resident since 2004
- Born in Berlin, Germany during Nazi regime
- Worked in early childhood education before coming to RWC
- Enjoys reading, walking and observing nature
- Likes spending time with fellow resident Bill Estell and his chocolate Lab
- Has 4 children; 9 grandchildren
Mary B.
Resident since 2020
- Pittsburgh, PA native
- Received RN degree from Duke University
- Licensed antique dealer for 40 years
- Married 60 years to high school sweetheart, Brian
- Enjoys flower arranging, decorating, crafts, duplicate bridge and singing
Peter and Helen B.
Residents since 2020
- Originally from New York and New Jersey
- Met at Ohio Wesleyan University
- Moved to the Northern Neck in 2005
- Enjoy gardening and reading
- Peter was a corporate banker
- Helene worked in interior design and architecture
Hank L.
Resident since 2021
- Born in Westchester, PA
- Lehigh University grad
- Moved from Irvington with his wife, Sally
- Volunteered with local rescue squads
- Ham radio operator
Neil S.
Resident since 2020
- Born Texan
- Long-time Northern Neck lover
- Married to Diane
- Second-generation RWC resident
- U.S. Naval Academy grad
- Passionate about music
Mike Z.
Resident since 2021
- Loves to talk
- Illinois native
- Born and raised farmer
- Has 2 children and 4 grandchildren
- Served in the U.S. Army
Ethel F.
Resident since 2020
- Maryland native
- Worked for Sen. Bob Dole
- Arts and crafts pro
- Past President, Friends of Northumberland Library
Pete E.
Resident since 2017
- Avid fisherman
- Meals on Wheels volunteer
- Married 55 years
- Spoils 3 grandchildren
- Indian Creek member
Linda and Harry S.
Residents since 2018
- Married in 1966
- Great grandparents
- Lived on 17-acre farm in White Stone
- Now in storybook cottage at RWC
- Parents to Cardigan Welsh Corgi, Clover
Fred and Maxine L.
Residents since 2016
- Great grandparents
- St. Francis de Sales Church parishioners
- Native Michiganders
- Pharmacists
- Virginia Tech fans
Lee M.
Resident since 2019
- Married to Gee
- William & Mary grad
- Environmental engineer
- Loves boating, fishing, travel and hiking
Frances B.
Resident since 2021
- Second-generation resident
- Former school teacher
- Served in the U.S. Army
- Volunteers at Seconds Unlimited
- Loves antiques and historical non-fiction
- Lives with Bob and Gracie, the cat
Lloyd and Valda F.
Residents since 2020
- Jamaica born and raised
- Met in college while in Bridgeport, CT
- Married almost 50 years
- Moved to RWC from Colonial Beach
- Enjoy finance, cooking and gardening
Jane H.
Resident since 2013
- Retired Assistant Corporate Secretary of Reynolds Metals Co./Alcoa
- First female president of Indian Creek Country Club
- Tennis player
- Dog lover
- Techno guru
Gerald and Donna H.
Residents since 2015
- Met at the University of Tulsa, OK
- Have a son and daughter
- Retired in late 1990s
- Lived in Florida for 10 years
- Moved to a free-standing home at RWC 7 years ago
- Enjoy exercise, playing cards and getting out in the community
Nancy C.
Resident since 2021
- Born in Hornell, NY
- Retired United Airlines flight attendant
- Met her late husband, Bob, “in the air”
- Lived in Cambridge, MD, for 25 years
- Moved to Weems in 2000
- Plays golf and enjoys gardening, jigsaw puzzles and crafts
Anke L.
Resident since 2021
- Hamburg, Germany native
- Married 49 years to late husband, Donald
- Avid equestrian and loves farm life
- Enjoys reading, gardening, playing games, RVing and traveling
- Moved to RWC with German Shepherd, Ben
Bill E.
Resident since 2021
- Married for 58 years to Jinny E.
- Has a son and daughter
- Cincinnati Ohio native
- Career Naval Officer
- Taught high school math
- Enjoys golf and reading
Don and Mary S.
Residents since 2020
- Washington, D.C. natives
- Northumberland County residents for 30 years
- Followed Don’s sister, Rhea, to RWC
- St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church members
- Lions Club members
- Enjoy reading, travel, crafts and woodworking
Dr. Betty M.
Resident since 2022
- Lived in White Stone for nearly 23 years
- Holds BSN, MSN and PhD degrees
- A Northern Neck Master Gardener
- Enjoys knitting, jewelry making, singing, cooking, sewing, walking and working outside
Bob H.
Resident since 2021
- Moved from Wicomico Church
- Former Prince William County school teacher
- Served in the U.S. Army
- Hiked the Appalachian Trail
- Lives at RWC with Frances B and Graycie, the cat
To meet these fascinating people and others at RWC, set up a tour of our beautiful campus today! We can’t wait to meet you!
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