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December 2019
Free Nurse Aide Training
Bridgewater Retirement Community (BRC) provides training opportunities at no charge for individuals to earn their certification as a nurse aide, (CNA). Learn more
Find out more »Grand Illumination sponsored by City National Bank
We are going to light up BRC for the holidays! Every home and office at BRC—in the Village (independent living), assisted living, nursing households and Gardner House—will have candles in their windows (battery-operated LEDs for safety and convenience). We’ll gather at the Oasis—our lovely outdoor pavilion—to start the holiday season off right with the lighting of our 22’ Christmas tree, live holiday music from the BRC Village Choir, and other seasonal treats. Hay wagon rides will be available to transport…
Find out more »35th Annual Love Light Service
This wonderful BRC holiday tradition features music by the BRC Village Choir and the Bridgewater Church of the Brethren Children’s Choirs. Held in Lantz Chapel, it serves as the culmination of the Bridgewater Home Auxiliary’s annual Love Light campaign. For more information, contact Laura Ipock Powell at LIpock@BRCLiving.org.
Find out more »Village Choir Christmas Concert
All are invited to hear our own Bridgewater Village Choir perform Christmas music to cheer the heart and warm the soul. In Lantz Chapel, free and open to the public.
Find out more »Christmas Eve Service
Join us for a time of fellowship and reflection as we host our annual Christmas Eve service in Lantz Chapel.
Find out more »Retirement Reception for Lev Norford
All are invited to celebrate Lev’s contributions to BRC over three decades. She retires January 1 from her position of Director of Communications, rich in friends and memories, having left an indelible mark upon our community. Alexander Mack Rooms, Houff Community Center in Maple Terrace, 210 Virginia Avenue, Bridgewater.
Find out more »January 2020
Chinese New Year Party
Bridgewater College athletes will join BRC residents in the Houff Community Center (Mack Rooms) for a fun afternoon celebrating the Chinese New Year. The first day of the traditional 15-day festival is January 25. 2020 is the Year of the Rat. The rat, the first of the Chinese zodiac animals, is said to be clever and a quick thinker. Sign up on Wellzesta or RSVP to Laura Powell at lipock@brcliving.org, or 540-828-2682.
Find out more »February 2020
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Lunch
Yum! Enjoy pancakes, biscuits and homemade gravy (both sausage and chipped beef), applesauce, and more. Proceeds benefit the Bridgewater Home Auxiliary, which through the years has provided significant and much-needed support to BRC residents and projects. This year’s event is generously hosted by our community partner, Dayton Tavern. At Bridgewater Church of the Brethren. The menu includes: Pancakes Sausage Gravy Chipped Beef Gravy Applesauce All proceeds benefit the Bridgewater Home Auxiliary. (Snow Date: March 3rd)
Find out more »March 2020
Resident Outing: Beethoven’s 250th Birthday Bash
The Waynesboro Symphony Orchestra, directed by Peter Wilson, will feature an all-Beethoven program at First Presbyterian Church in Waynesboro. The program will feature Ertan Torgul, violin, Jennifer Kloetzel, cello, and Robert Koenig, piano. Donations will be accepted at the door.
Find out more »Community Connections: Serve A Meal for Open Doors
Join us as we serve a meal for Open Doors to support those experiencing homelessness in our local community.
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