RiverWoods Exeter

04/30/2026

A “solo ager” isn’t just someone who lives alone—it’s anyone navigating life without a built-in support system, whether by choice or circumstance.

We invite you to join us for an engaging webinar with solo aging expert and author Carol Marak. Through practical insights and a guided self-assessment, you’ll gain clarity about your own preparedness and discover ways to reinforce your self-determination for the years ahead. This conversation isn’t just for solo agers today, it’s for anyone who wants to plan ahead and stay in control of their future.

Plus, we're giving away 10 copies of Carol's book, Solo and Smart. All you have to do to get entered into the raffle is register and attend the webinar!

Sign up here: https://riverwoodsnh.org/events/

04/24/2026

Scenes from our Annual Meeting of the Residents. This meeting provided residents with the opportunity to hear directly from leadership, including CEO Justine Vogel. We also had the opportunity to recognize outgoing Resident Council and Resident Finance Committee members and welcome in new representatives.

A special moment included Executive Director Julie Clark honoring outgoing Resident Council Chair, Dennis, with the “gift of time,” our way of saying thank you for his leadership and dedication. As Dennis passes the torch to our new Resident Council Chair, Anne, we look forward to another year of collaboration and shared purpose.

04/13/2026

During election cycles, the resident-run Voter Information Committee invites candidates from across the political spectrum into our community to share their perspectives and answer questions in a respectful, nonpartisan setting.

Retirement doesn’t mean tuning out of the issues shaping our country. In fact, many older adults bring decades of experience, perspective, and curiosity to the conversation, making these resident-led discussions especially insightful.

04/01/2026

We know it's April Fools' Day, but this news is no joke: We're thrilled to share RiverWoods has been voted Best Assisted Living Community and Best Retirement Community in the Best of NH Awards by readers of New Hampshire Magazine.

This recognition truly belongs to the residents and staff who make RiverWoods such a vibrant and welcoming community every day. We’re honored and thankful to everyone who voted for us!

Read more about the Best of NH Awards here: https://riverwoodsnh.org/riverwoods-named-best-of-nh-for-assisted-living-and-retirement-community/

03/25/2026

We're proud to share the skilled nursing unit in Suncook Lodge has maintained the prestigious 5-Star Rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Achieving and maintaining a 5-Star designation requires excellent state inspection results, strong staffing ratios, and high-quality clinical outcomes. Earning this rating is no easy task. It takes an extraordinary team and we're proud to have one at RiverWoods!

03/24/2026

In case you missed it!

Curious about what’s happening in today’s real estate market? Our latest event was all about New Hampshire real estate, featuring insights from Bill Weidacher of Keller Williams on current market trends and what homeowners can start doing now to prepare for a sale. This conversation is packed with great tips for those prepping to sell this spring and for future planners just thinking ahead.

And if you enjoy learning about topics like this, be sure to keep an eye on our upcoming events page on our website. We host programs like this almost every month. They're always free, always relevant, and always educational.

In this one-hour webinar, local real estate expert Bill Weidacher, Broker, Keller Williams Fine Homes, walks through what actually works when timing matters ...

03/20/2026

At the heart of much of the programming and events at RiverWoods Exeter is Liz Smith Ford, Program and Events Coordinator, whose 22-year journey at RiverWoods has shaped her unique approach to community life.

Read more about Liz's journey in our latest Humans of RiverWoods here: https://riverwoodsnh.org/humans-of-riverwoods-liz-ford/

03/18/2026

Meet the Good Yarn Knitters, a group that has been around almost since the founding of RiverWoods. By donating the items its members create to local charities, these individuals loop and purl simple thread into something that makes a big difference in people’s lives.

Read more here: https://riverwoodsnh.org/group-spotlight-the-good-yarn-knitters/

03/16/2026

Employee Appreciation celebration at Exeter! 🎉

Our team enjoyed a well-deserved celebration filled with chair massages, games, great food, and raffle prizes as one way to recognize all they do to make our community shine. A special thanks to the Community Crew who made it all happen!

03/11/2026

We loved starting the day with our neighbors from the Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce at this month's Morning Mixer! It was a wonderful opportunity to open our doors and share a glimpse of life at RiverWoods with the local business community. Thank you to everyone who joined us!