There’s a lot that happens week in and week out at Shenandoah Valley Westminster-Canterbury, so we’re glad to share our latest news with you here. In addition to our articles below, check out Westbury World – a monthly newsletter created by residents and staff reporting on our events, guest speakers and special activities – and Our Community Connection – a bi-annual publication that showcases the ways the support and advocacy given to SVWC impact our friends and neighbors.
Discover 10 fun activities for seniors in Winchester, VA this November, from scenic drives through Shenandoah National Park to enjoying local festivals, coffee shops, and cultural events. Explore the beauty and charm of fall in Winchester with these engaging, senior-friendly experiences.
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As summer draws to a close and we enter a season of vibrant beauty in the Shenandoah Valley, the fall foliage season is the perfect time to get outside and explore our beautiful region.
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Grandparents' Day is a great time to gather your family to partake in intergenerational activities that will have lasting benefits for everyone. Here are some local places to check out!
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We are spoiled at SVWC with opportunities to explore the world around us. Winchester is settled near the mountains of northwest Virginia, filled with beautiful natural spaces to take in and connect with the nature and history of the region.
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As our loved ones age, their housing needs and preferences can change, making it important to evaluate when it might be time to consider a senior living community. The decision to transition to a senior living community is a significant one, and it should be made carefully, taking into account various factors.
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SVWC staff members Christine Ristano, Speech Language Pathologist and Abigail D’Arcangelis, Music Therapist, spent time at the 2024 LeadingAge Virginia Annual Conference this week explaining and showcasing a new approach to affirming resident voices – collaborative therapy.
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Yoga is a practice that has incredible benefits for the senior community. It almost seems too good to be true that one form of exercise can produce such a great number of wonderful benefits. They come from the core of the practice of yoga: movement, breathing, relaxation, and meditation. These core elements work together to build strength, mobility, and balance all while reducing stress and the risk of falling.
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Westminster-Canterbury has been recognized as one of Newsweek’s Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities for 2024! This prestigious recognition highlights our dedication to providing outstanding care, an enriching environment, and a vibrant community for our residents.
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Simplify your transition to SVWC in Shenandoah Valley with our comprehensive guide on managing legal and medical documents. Learn about key documents, organization tips, and available resources.
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In our first episode of Booming Boomers, hosts Leila Orndorff and Rachael Hite discuss all the options Boomers have to choose from when considering retirement living options.
REad MoreOn February 1, 2023, SVWC reopened to the public for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began. As of late August, due to a recent increase in COVID-19 cases on campus, we strongly encourage everyone to wear a surgical or KN-95 mask. When visiting in the Assisted Living or Healthcare neighborhoods, please limit your visit to the resident’s apartment.
SVWC is required to change visitation processes, at times, according to county/city positivity rates. Our mission is for residents to live their lives fully, and we must provide a quality living environment in which safety is paramount.
Please know that our decision-making is based on what we feel is best for residents while following guidance from the U.S. Center For Disease Control (CDC) and the Virginia Department of Health (VDH). Our on-campus visitation practices are dependent on circumstances beyond our control, with our best efforts put forth to communicate as quickly as possible.
If you have any questions about visiting our campus, please call 540-665-0156 for further clarification.
For additional information about the Coronavirus (COVID-19), please refer to the U.S. Center For Disease Control (CDC) website at the following link: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html or the Virginia Department of Health: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/.
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Shenandoah Valley Westminster-Canterbury
300 Westminster-Canterbury Drive
Winchester, Virginia 22603
