Westminster Lake Ridge Blog
Posted: Monday, January 21, 2013

Older Adults Find Their Hidden Artists

Putting the right brain to work brings balance, clear thinking and stress relief, according to local artist Kathy Strauss. After years as a photographer and marketing professional, lately she is turning to art coaching as a way to bring young and old alike into a fondness for the creative side of life.

Read Full Entry

Kimberly Hartke
Posted: Thursday, January 17, 2013

Families Discover a Way to Create Plenty of Holiday Memories, Without All the Fuss

Most of us think of going to mom and dad's home for the holidays, but one local retirement community is the preferred holiday destination for some rather large families. Holiday traditions strengthen family ties like no other. Much family lore is shared and fond memories are made, while breaking bread together around the holiday table.

Read Full Entry

WRL Blog
Posted: Thursday, January 17, 2013

Weaver Receives ‘Active in Aging Award’

Lake Ridge, VA -- Tom Weaver, director of dining services at Westminster at Lake Ridge, was honored with an “Active in Aging Award” from the Prince William Area Agency on Aging for his exemplary service in support of the agency’s 2012 Caregiver Conference. The award will be presented at noon on Nov. 28 at the Woodbridge Senior Center, 13850 Church Hill Dr. in Woodbridge.

Read Full Entry

WLR Blog
Posted: Thursday, January 17, 2013

102-Year-Old Hopes for Q-Letter Day at Northern Virginia Senior Olympics

September 6, 2012--Occoquan, VA-- At 102, Doris Woodring reckons she’s the oldest participant in this month’s 2012 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics (NVSO). The resident at Westminster at Lake Ridge in Occoquan, VA.  will compete for her first time in scrabble on Sept. 24 at the Lincolnia Senior Citizen’s Center.

Read Full Entry