Intergenerational Program of Joy and Learning!

Intergenerational Program of Joy and Learning!

Our Child Development Center offers built-in grandparents. Visitors to our campus are often surprised to see a wagon full of toddlers, carefully supervised by our Child Development Center staff, smiling and singing as they make their way to the Children’s Garden or visit the ducks living at our pond. Our… Read More

Lectures. Performances. Shows!

Lectures. Performances. Shows!

Our Cultural & Educational Series provides entertainment and inspiration. Music, lectures and performances are always on the Westminster Canterbury Richmond calendar. There are special movie previews, Seminary Mondays, cultural film series, theater performances and Pastoral Care events. Stimulating the mind and cultivating a more enriching spiritual life top the list… Read More

Shop for a Cause!

Shop for a Cause!

Purchases from our resident-run shops support the Fellowship Fund. On Friday mornings, our Main Street is bustling with the opening of the Echo Shop, Treasure Chest, Men’s Corner and Furniture Room. Resident volunteers welcome neighbors, family and friends to purchase a variety of items in the Westminster Canterbury Richmond emporiums. Read More

Engaging Memories

Engaging Memories

Remembering our past connects us to the present. Our past is our present. We remember our friends, families, good times and bad times. It is what makes our life unique. But what if you can no longer access your memories? Losing the gateway to life’s precious, irreplaceable moments can be… Read More

The Westminster Canterbury Way

The Westminster Canterbury Way

Everyone here loves serving our residents. Living at Westminster Canterbury Richmond is a way of life, and we have a special way to make certain our values are honored. Our customer service model is The Westminster Canterbury Way (TWCW), and it guides how staff members treat each other as well… Read More

Burning of the Christmas Greens!

Burning of the Christmas Greens!

Celebrating light against darkness. Westminster Canterbury Richmond celebrated Christmas in grand style! The halls were decked with trees, wreaths and twinkling lights, and live greenery outside extended the festive décor. We closed the season on Epiphany with the “Burning of the Christmas Greens,” an ancient and less-known tradition where holiday… Read More

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

New beginnings. Old Friends. Welcome 2016! Have you made your New Year’s resolutions yet? Let’s make a to-do list together! Westminster Canterbury Richmond resolves to continue its innovative philosophy that has made it a national leader in senior living. Make 2016 the best year yet with these suggestions: Improve the lives of others. We strive to ensure the best possible life for our residents by giving them attentive care. Each day you can do the same with a smile or perhaps by being a good listener. Volunteer. Our residents volunteer in our library, chapel, gift shops and flower-arranging studio – to name only a few. Giving of your time is a special gift that often has immediate results for you and the recipient. Inspire generosity. Give of yourself and resources, and watch others join in the dance. Our residents enhance the quality of life here with their ongoing financial support of our programs and annually through the Employee Christmas Fund. Subscribe. Our blog regularly features stories about creativity, wellness, spiritual life and just plain fun. Just click on the subscribe button, and the content will be delivered to your email. Don’t miss a single post! Donate to charity. Ensure that your generosity will make a difference in 2016. ‘Tis (still) the season to make merry and receive a tax deduction for your gift. Read More

We Wish You a Merry Christmas!

Employees and staff gather to share in the gratitude that marks the season. The holidays are very special here at Westminster Canterbury Richmond, and we celebrate the many aspects of the season with generosity. With that spirit, our residents work together to give a gift to our staff of nearly… Read More

Welcome!

Our beginnings have no endings. I am delighted to announce our new blog as another opportunity to talk about life lived well at Westminster Canterbury. Throughout our 40-year history, we have marked a lot of milestones, and we are now embarking on a phase of great progress as… Read More

Jingle, Jingle!

Oh what fun it is to celebrate the holidays. Around each corner at Westminster Canterbury Richmond you will find a beautifully decorated tree! There are over 45 Christmas trees in all, representing different aspects of holiday life here. Some are created and decorated by our residents and others by our… Read More