Blog Posts
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
News Releases
Renaissance Woman’s Work Showcased in RWC’s April Exhibition
Resident Carol Sennott Dabbles in Painting, Photography, Quilting, Pottery and More Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury Resident Carol Sennott’s artwork is eclectic and varied as she experiments with painting, photography, quilting, pottery, jewelry
World War II historian Marshall Orr has some yarns to spin
Marshall Orr was born a year after World War II began. Although he had a father and uncle who served in Europe, he didn’t know what they did there. He
Life-Long Photographer’s Work Showcased in RWC’s March Exhibition
Ruth Fisher of Irvington may be down, but she’s not out. After retiring as the receptionist at Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury last year, she fell and broke her hip. Two hip surgeries
Contemporary Digital Artist to Showcase Work in RWC’s February Exhibition
Andre O. Smith has been drawing since he was 5 years old You may know Andre O. Smith as a friendly face working at the Kilmarnock Wal-Mart, but his true
Rappahannock Hang-Ups Artists Star in RWC’s January Show
Co-Owner and Two Others Showcase Their Work If you’ve ever been down Main Street in Kilmarnock and spotted the colorful sign that says, “Rappahannock Hang-Ups,” you may think, “This must