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Free Nurse Aide Training Opportunity
Posted on 1/4/2019
Bridgewater Retirement Community (BRC) provides training opportunities at no charge for individuals to earn their certification as a nurse aide, (CNA). The CNA course is offered to individuals who are eligible for employment and have a desire to work at BRC. Course length is 120 hours in total, which includes 80 classroom hours, and 40 […]You did it! The Building Connections Campaign Surpassed Its Goal
Posted on 1/4/2019
Bridgewater HealthCare Foundation is excited to announce that the Building Connections Campaign surpassed its goal of $3.2 million. By the end of 2018, $3.5 million was raised to support the expansion and renovation of Assisted Living, the addition of a new Memory Support House and the Resident Care Endowment Fund. Gifts from donors, residents, team […]Volunteer Spotlight: Joyce Wampler
Posted on 12/13/2018
She takes the lead in organizing the Bridgewater Home Auxiliary’s nine fundraising lunches each year, each serving 180-200 people. It’s a lot of work for Joyce Wampler and her fellow volunteers, but the delicious result is happily appreciated by the many repeat customers. All told, the lunches brought in more than $9,000 in the past […]Construction Update – December 2018
Posted on 12/13/2018
If the Grove looks like a big plastic bubble right now there is a reason for that. Nielsen, the construction company for this project, is keeping the temperature at 40 degrees for bricking and putting EIFS (a stucco-like, multi-layered exterior finish) on the outside of the building. The plastic and butane heaters also lower moisture […]‘Tis the Season at Bridgewater
Posted on 12/13/2018
Ho ho ho! The holiday season is upon us! And here at Bridgewater, the festivities have already begun. Bridgewater Retirement Community has many longstanding holiday traditions to bring light and joy to midwinter. As usual, our people and families are at the center of all of them. Decking the Halls The first can’t-miss sign of […]10 Holiday Safety Tips
Posted on 12/3/2018
Bridgewater Retirement Community wants everyone to have a safe and wonderful holiday season, so we are sharing these holiday safety tips with you. Please don’t let decorations start a fire. A little precaution and time to check decorations before you use them will prevent many accidents. Inspect decorations for damaged sockets, loose or bare wires, and […]Things To Be Thankful For
Posted on 11/14/2018
Gratitude is something we should practice every day. Feeling grateful for what we have (rather than grousing about what we don’t have) has been shown to increase physical and mental well-being and even improve sleep. However, we’re especially thankful this month, as Thanksgiving reminds all Americans to stop a moment and take stock of our […]How The Village Barn Raised Over $30,000
Posted on 11/14/2018
Various groups at BRC, including Bridgewater Home Auxiliary, Environmental Services, and Village Residents Association, have for many years held yard sales once or twice a year. When the Bridgewater Rescue Squad moved to a new location a few years ago, it presented a golden opportunity. BRC purchased the old location, adjacent to our Village, and […]Volunteer Spotlight: Brett Jones
Posted on 11/14/2018
Brett Jones is a senior at Bridgewater College, a baseball player, a business administration major … and a big reason why so many residents at Bridgewater Retirement Community have had the opportunity to build friendships with college students. With the college’s campus adjacent to BRC, and both organizations affiliated with the Church of the […]Autumn in the Shenandoah Valley
Posted on 10/19/2018
The fall season is here, and at Bridgewater Retirement Community, that’s a big deal. We’re not exaggerating when we say autumn in the Shenandoah Valley is a breathtaking experience—one that attracts visitors from all over the world. When the rolling Blue Ridge Mountains explode with fall colors, words can barely encapsulate the natural beauty. Not […]