Lent is a time for reflection and prayer leading us to one of the most important days of the Christian year, Easter Sunday. Over time, Lent has come to resonate with people of varied faith traditions, including those who may not practice a formal religion. Why? True, observance of Lent can follow the more traditional […]
Westminster Canterbury Richmond residents and staff twisted away to the music of The Drifters, who performed on our Sara Belle November Theater stage on Monday, February 25. The audience sang along with the well-known songs and danced on stage and in the aisles! What fun!
19 years. 53 years. 69 years! These are the number of years some of our beloved resident couples have been married. To celebrate their love and commitment, four couples renewed their vows on Valentine’s Day 2019. In a background of beautiful music surrounded by friends and family, these lovelies held hands, smiled and kissed…in celebration […]
Here at Westminster Canterbury Richmond, we believe deeply in our mission of improving the lives of those we serve every day. We’re committed to ensuring the best life possible for our residents and to cultivating leadership in senior services. But this mission can’t gain traction without people. And not just any people – we rely […]
What do you think of when you hear that Valentine’s Day is approaching? If you’re like so many of us, you’ve been conditioned to think almost solely of romantic love: flowers, candy, jewelry and tons of greeting cards. Besides being narrowly focused, this sole emphasis on romantic love, or eros, can cause many people to […]
At Westminster Canterbury Richmond, our employees take giving back seriously. They have launched the “Giving From the Heart” effort in February to raise donations for W·E·A·V·E. Westminster Canterbury Foundation’s W·E·A·V·E program (Workforce-Education-Assistance-Volunteerism-Engagement) is their channel to giving back to one another and our community. Employees support W·E·A·V·E to help their fellow coworkers with emergencies, enable […]
Westminster Canterbury Richmond recently undertook an extensive renovation of our Roof Terrace, a beautiful gathering space at the top of our eight-story Tower building. The interior of the Roof Terrace is complete, and activities are already taking place up there! We have had birthday parties, cocktail parties, lectures, and exercise classes that have gone very […]
Westminster Canterbury Richmond is committed to providing overall wellness opportunities for our residents. Two dimensions of comprehensive wellness include physical and spiritual wellness. Tai Chi is a form of exercise that combines the two. Gary Decatur came to Westminster Canterbury to teach a series of Tai Chi Classes. Watch this video to learn about some […]
At the start of a New Year, many make resolutions. These resolutions are often so predictable that gyms add short-term staff every January knowing most good intentions fade away quickly. But how often do we resolve to deepen aspects of life that may make the biggest difference to our relationships, peace of mind and overall […]
Here at Westminster Canterbury Richmond, activities are designed to help residents learn the importance of a well-balanced lifestyle and increase the awareness of whole person wellness. We already know that staying physically active offers a variety of health benefits but how can staying socially active help maintain good health as well? Staying connected and spending […]