LIVING our BEST LIFE

LIVING our BEST LIFE

At Westminster Canterbury Richmond, Recreational Therapy in the Mary Morton Parsons Health Center is intentional, outcome-based and individualized. Every activity is chosen by our staff to meet a variety of dimensions that enhance whole-person wellness.  These dimensions include cognitive, physical, creative, productive, social, sensory, reflection, natural world interaction, cultural and… Read More

Class Is in Session

Class Is in Session

School might be over, but at Westminster Canterbury, learning is an all-year activity. Summer school’s in full swing at Westminster Canterbury Richmond! Every summer, we take residents (and soon-to-be-residents) back to school with classes taught by Richmond area teachers, residents and local artisans. The School for All Seasons has… Read More

Living Life Well at Westminster Canterbury Richmond!

Living Life Well at Westminster Canterbury Richmond!

At Westminster Canterbury Richmond, Wellness is part of our culture – goal-based, whole-person wellness throughout our continuum of care. Our vision of healthy aging emphasizes nurturing each person’s unique independence at every stage of life. Wellness encompasses many dimensions – including physical, emotional, spiritual and intellectual. Our Wellness Team… Read More

Self-care and the art of living well

Self-care and the art of living well

Having it all has never been easier As we get older, the responsibilities of life can make it difficult to prioritize wellness, specifically exercise. Studies show that just 11 minutes of exercise per day can significantly lower disease risk, but imagine how much better you’ll feel if you… Read More

Ramp Blitz 4: Doing the Impossible

Ramp Blitz 4: Doing the Impossible

Imagine what can happen when more than 200 employees, residents and Trustees join together to serve seniors beyond our walls. IMPRESSIVE RESULTS! Last week on our campus, Westminster Canterbury Foundation held RAMP BLITZ 4 with community partner, project:HOMES. The goal was to build enough components for 40 ramps, which… Read More

How Do You Make A Pool Disappear?

How Do You Make A Pool Disappear?

How do you make a pool disappear? You tear it down and put a Vital Living Center in its place! It’s time for your monthly dose of Vibrancy! construction news from Westminster Canterbury Richmond. The former Aquatic Center has been demolished to make way for the Vital Living Center… Read More

There’s Never a Dull Moment at Westminster Canterbury Richmond

There’s Never a Dull Moment at Westminster Canterbury Richmond

Life enrichment manager keeps residents engaged beyond the Richmond campusRichmond, Virginia is a cultural focal point in the Mid-Atlantic region. The amount of new and hip restaurants alone makes Whitney Woodruff’s job interesting. She’s the life enrichment manager at Westminster Canterbury Richmond, and part of her role is to curate… Read More

Westminster Canterbury Richmond: Making it Easy to Live Life Well

Westminster Canterbury Richmond: Making it Easy to Live Life Well

A beautiful mature black woman doing yoga. What does healthy and fit mean to you? At Westminster Canterbury Richmond, we believe staying well means much more than physical fitness. True wellness means optimizing your health on every level, including all seven dimensions—intellectual, emotional, social, environmental, occupational, spiritual and physical. Rooted… Read More

Experience the Art of Living at Westminster Canterbury Richmond

Experience the Art of Living at Westminster Canterbury Richmond

Westminster Canterbury Richmond is a top senior living destination designed for people who desire a well-balanced, well-enriched lifestyle. The picturesque, 50-acre campus offers residents countless opportunities to expand their horizons with arts and culture, travel excursions, classes and workshops, social activities and more. Sara Belle November Performing Arts… Read More

Visuals of Vibrancy! – A Sneak Peek Inside Our New Expansion

Visuals of Vibrancy! – A Sneak Peek Inside Our New Expansion

Westminster Canterbury Richmond is in the midst of a transformational expansion. With the conceptual renderings here, you’re invited to take a sneak peek inside Vibrancy!. Quite simply, this brand-new development is being designed with your preferences—and aspirations—in mind. Vibrancy! will be nestled on Westminster Canterbury Richmond’s pristine, 60-acre campus… Read More