Up before five…it’s a rainy morning. Rain is pounding against my windows; trees are swaying in the darkness. No chance for my usual morning walk through the Bellevue neighborhood. Out the door by 5:45 after breakfast and coffee. It’ll be an indoor walk, still a good workout. First, a few laps around the… Read More
On November 25, 2024, Westminster Canterbury Richmond, an award-winning life plan community, celebrated the ribbon cutting of its Vital Living Center, the most highly anticipated and final component of the Vibrancy! construction project. The Vibrancy! expansion will enhance the living experience for residents and provide cutting-edge spaces that reflect Westminster… Read More
After two years of pushing dirt and raising walls, our Vibrancy! project is coming to an end! The most eagerly anticipated new space for our current and incoming residents is our Vital Living Center. As our Wellness Team likes to say, “Vital living begins here.” With a fitness center that includes… Read More
Summer is coming and with it the completion of several of our Vibrancy! projects. In this June Vibrancy! construction update, Westminster Canterbury Richmond Wellness Manager Melissa Markey, and Renovation Coordinators Mary Payne and Owen Sharman, talk about the spaces that have opened and those that will be heading into the… Read More
We are celebrating several milestones in this May construction update. Residents of Village Apartments buildings 3 and 4 will begin arriving in June. As those spaces are buttoned up, the work needed to welcome residents later this summer to Village Apartments buildings 1 and 2 continues. Westminster Canterbury Richmond’s President… Read More
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
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
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
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
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