Westminster Canterbury Richmond’s President and CEO John Burns, walks us through the Vibrancy! construction spaces that are quickly taking shape. First we go below-grade to walk the space that will become the Vitality Apartments parking garage, then atop the second floor of Village Apartments building #3 and lastly a glimpse… Read More
What does community look like? Real communities are richly blessed with people of many backgrounds, faiths, skills, careers and interests. At Westminster Canterbury Richmond, we want our community to be welcoming to many people! Our Foundation started an important three-year project with LeadingAge Virginia and four other Richmond, Virginia senior… Read More
Westminster Canterbury Richmond is ready to Fall into the Arts! Arts organizations around the world are getting creative about how to fill our cravings for live music and art when getting up close and personal isn’t advisable. Westminster Canterbury residents are soaking up new experiences! Westminster Canterbury’s Sara Belle… Read More
Now, perhaps more than ever, the health and wellbeing of seniors-in-need could be in jeopardy. Through Westminster Canterbury Foundation’s Fellowship Program, more than 100 seniors-in-need know their futures are secure…but it was not always this way for them. Consider this letter we recently received from the daughter of a newer… Read More
A resident of Westminster Canterbury Richmond, a continuing care retirement/life plan community, has been diagnosed with COVID-19. The resident is in the hospital after returning from travel to Florida. Westminster Canterbury is working closely with public health officials, who are on campus partnering with Westminster Canterbury healthcare staff. Virginia… Read More
Westminster Canterbury Richmond is growing from our roots in faith. We are grateful for a long legacy of generosity that has helped us get to where we are today. That generosity began as long ago as 1971, when Mary Morton Parsons herself was a huge part of the… Read More
Every year since 1996, Westminster Canterbury Richmond residents and staff write Lenten devotionals published in our annual Lenten Journey. These beautiful booklets are printed and distributed to churches throughout the Richmond region. The devotional is also available on our website. The project’s purpose is beautifully… Read More
When you hear these words, what do you think of? Strength. Assertiveness. Empathy. Passion. Imperfection. Power. Faith. Adaptability. Courage. Perseverance. These are frequently mentioned characteristics to describe strong, successful and admired women. We love that “imperfection” is a valued trait – because authenticity is important… Read More
We are fortunate to live in a time when views on what aging and elderhood “should be” are changing for the better. Once thought of as a “last chapter” of life, a time to slow down and disengage, more and more people are embracing elderhood and aging as… Read More
Westminster Canterbury Richmond first opened its doors in 1975 – 45 years ago! After a successful first few years, Westminster Canterbury Foundation was created in 1980 to inspire generosity for the Fellowship Program for seniors-in-need and other charitable programs. What an incredible 40 years it… Read More