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Back to school with Bridgewater and Bridgewater
Posted on 9/24/2019
Bridgewater is the name of our town and it’s the name of our retirement community. It’s also the appellation of our next-door neighbor, Bridgewater College. As we welcome students to school, we thought we’d reflect on the deep connection we share with the college. Two large communities in a small town In addition to […]Extending Mission Into the Broader Community
Posted on 8/22/2019
2019 Senior Community Needs Survey Open Through September 30 Bridgewater Retirement Community is a great place to be, full of energy for life. We’re a nonprofit organization with significant expertise on healthy aging. Our charitable mission drives us to use this expertise to have the best and most direct influence on behalf of our residents. […]Volunteer Spotlight: The ReRun Runs on Volunteer Power
Posted on 8/21/2019
It takes a small army to keep our ReRun Shoppe operating smoothly. How fortunate we are to have great leaders who make sure it stays open at the appointed hours, week in and week out, and others who devote extra hours selling, preparing, moving, and storing donated items. The resale shop, operated by the Bridgewater […]Wellzesta Online!
Posted on 8/21/2019
BRC Menus and Events Now Available We can hardly believe that it’s been a full year since we rolled out Wellzesta, our iPad app for engagement within the BRC Village/Independent Living. And what a life-changing year! Until recently, though, you had to be in the in-crowd—either a BRC resident or team member—to access all the […]BRC Team Members Give Back
Posted on 8/21/2019
For most team members, working at BRC means a whole lot more than just a way to pay the bills. It’s about being part of an organization that makes a real and positive difference in people’s lives. They show their commitment every day, in their interactions with colleagues and residents, and often go the extra […]Barn Quilt Graces Oasis
Posted on 8/21/2019
On August 6, the BRC community gathered at the Oasis to celebrate a beautiful new piece of public artwork on the BRC campus. It’s a barn quilt created and donated by BRC Operating Board member Sally Weaver Shomo. Sally says numerous of her family members have been residents through the years, and she made the […]Lovely landscaping and great gardens bloom at Bridgewater
Posted on 7/24/2019
Landscaping around the Oasis Pavilion Walk around the Bridgewater campus any time of year – but especially now in mid-summer – and you’ll notice beautiful landscaping and well-tended flora. Much of the credit goes to our Grounds team, who work hard to maintain the healthy, pleasing appearance of Bridgewater’s mature landscaping – around the large […]New Initiative: The 2019 Senior Community Needs Survey
Posted on 7/24/2019
In the central Shenandoah Valley, the number of households including people aged 75 and older is growing twice as fast as households overall. There will be even higher growth of 80+ households beyond 2023. Is the broader community in Rockingham County, Augusta County, and Harrisonburg ready to meet the needs of the burgeoning Senior population? […]Volunteer Spotlight: Junior Volunteers
Posted on 7/22/2019
By Lev Norford How exciting to talk to parents whose children are first-year Junior Volunteers at BRC, and to hear about the enthusiasm their son or daughter has for their experience with us. Even more rewarding is to hear from older students who are repeat participants as they share their stories of residents, rewarding moments, […]A Walk in the Park
Posted on 6/20/2019
Bridgewater’s park system provides summer outdoor activities aplenty At Bridgewater Retirement Community, we’re blessed with amazing natural beauty all around. Visitors flock to the Shenandoah Valley year-round for mountain vistas, hiking, and skiing. We’re also ideally situated for day trips. We’re two hours from Richmond, and driving to Washington, D.C., takes only thirty minutes […]