Sunnyside Retirement Community

10/31/2025

10/30/2025

Sunnyside’d Maria Martinez recently attended the VA Career Works Fishersville/Harrisonburg Fall 2025 Regional Hiring Event at Blue Ridge Community College! 🎓💼

It was a great opportunity to connect with local employers, learn about job openings across the Shenandoah Valley, and represent Sunnyside Communities in the regional workforce network.

10/30/2025

Sunnyside Retirement Community has been named one of North America’s Top 25 “Best in Wellness” senior living communities by the International Council on Active Aging® (ICAA) and NuStep, LLC. The annual ICAA NuStep Beacon Award recognizes senior living communities that champion whole-person wellness as an essential part of community life.

Sunnyside ranked #18 on this year’s list, earning recognition for its comprehensive approach to resident well-being. The award honors communities that demonstrate excellence in fostering a culture that supports physical, social, emotional, spiritual, vocational, and environmental wellness.

Sunnyside Retirement Community has been named one of North America’s Top 25 “Best in Wellness” senior living communities by the International Council on Active Aging® (ICAA) and NuStep, LLC. The annual ICAA NuStep Beacon Award recognizes senior living communities that champion whole-person we...

10/29/2025

Sunshine, syrup, and smiles! 🌞🥓 Our community breakfast brought everyone together for great food and even greater fellowship. It’s always a joy to share a morning meal with neighbors who feel more like family.

10/28/2025

Sunnyside Retirement Community’s Assisted Living residents welcomed visitors from VMRC for a special collaborative event that brought both groups together for an afternoon of fishing, food, and fellowship.

The gathering marked the first joint event between the two Assisted Living communities. Residents met at Sunnyside’s pond, where they spent the afternoon fishing before enjoying a pizza party at the pavilion. In total, about 40 residents participated in the event.

Sunnyside Retirement Community’s Assisted Living residents welcomed visitors from Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community (VMRC) for a special collaborative event that brought both groups together for an afternoon of fishing, food, and fellowship. The gathering marked the first joint event between...

10/27/2025

Sunnyside’s Rick Loudon, Director of Rehabilitation Services, was interviewed this morning by Rocktown Now.

In the interview, Loudon discussed Outpatient Therapy at Sunnyside. The podcast will be released in early November—stay tuned for the link once it’s live!

10/24/2025

Annie Shaffer, Wellness Director at Sunnyside Retirement Community, has been named one of North America’s Top 5 Wellness Directors in senior living, earning the 2025 ICAA NuStep Pinnacle Award.

Presented by the International Council on Active Aging® (ICAA) and NuStep, LLC, the Pinnacle Award recognizes outstanding leaders who champion wellness as the cornerstone of community life. Honorees are celebrated for their ability to inspire residents and staff through innovative programs that promote physical, social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, vocational, and environmental well-being.

Annie Shaffer, Wellness Director at Sunnyside Retirement Community, has been named one of North America’s Top 5 Wellness Directors in senior living, earning the 2025 ICAA NuStep Pinnacle Award. Presented by the International Council on Active Aging® (ICAA) and NuStep, LLC, the Pinnacle Award reco...

10/22/2025

💜 Every Step Counts. Every Memory Matters. 💜

On November 1, Sunnyside will come together for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, and between now and then, we’re working hard to raise as much as we can to help fund a cure for this heartbreaking disease.

If you’ve ever loved someone living with Alzheimer’s, you know how it changes everything. The sound of your name. The sparkle of recognition. The shared stories that slowly fade. And if you’ve cared for someone with Alzheimer’s, you know the quiet ache of loving someone as they slip further away.

We walk for them. for the ones we’ve lost, for the ones still fighting, and for the families who never stop showing up.
Help us take a step toward hope.

Support Sunnyside in the fight to end Alzheimer's. Donate today to help them reach their goal.

10/20/2025

We’re excited to welcome Jon Burchard, MA, MEd, EdS, NCC, LPC—a licensed professional counselor with more than 30 years of experience to Sunnyside.

Starting Friday, Nov. 7, Jon will offer on-campus counseling services every Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Chaplain Cynthia Long’s office.

Through our partnership with In Him Christian Wellness, residents and staff can now access confidential mental health support without ever leaving campus.

This is an incredible step forward in our mission to care for the whole person: mind, body, and spirit.

Sunnyside Retirement Community in Harrisonburg is pleased to welcome Jon Burchard, MA, MEd, EdS, NCC, LPC, to campus. Jon is a licensed professional counselor with more than three decades of experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges with grace, faith, and und...

10/12/2025

Today is Clergy Appreciation Day!

At Sunnyside, we pause with gratitude to celebrate the chaplains and clergy who walk beside our residents, families, and team members each day.
Their presence reminds us that faith takes many forms—sometimes it’s a quiet prayer, a warm smile in the hallway, or a hand held during a difficult day.
To all who serve with open hearts and listening ears: thank you for inspiring hope and nurturing the spirit of community and well-being that defines life here at Sunnyside.

10/08/2025

Last week, Sunnyside residents gathered at Lyons Pavilion for a special Blessing of the Animals service. Chaplains Ann and Cynthia led the event, offering blessings to our beloved four-legged friends. From wagging tails to soft purrs, the afternoon was filled with joy, gratitude, and plenty of smiles.

Take a look at some of these adorable moments!
📸 Photo credit: Gracie Moyers

10/06/2025

Your next career starts right here at Sunnyside in Harrisonburg!

We’re looking for people who love good food, great company, and making a difference every day. Right now, we’re hiring for:

Full-Time Cook – Bring your skills to our kitchen and help serve up more than just meals—serve up smiles.
Full-Time Dining Services Aide (DSA) – Be part of the team that makes Sunnyside feel like home.

And other roles as well…

At Sunnyside, you’re not just starting a job—you’re building a career in a community that values care, connection, and heart.

Interested? Apply today and see where your next chapter can take you!
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