Woodlands Retirement Community

01/01/2026

As we look back on the year at Woodlands, we’re grateful for the many laughs, a few tears, and countless meaningful moments shared together. Through it all, we show every day why Woodlands is a community in every sense of the word.

Looking ahead to 2026, we invite you to discover what makes our neighborhood so special. 📞 (304) 697-1620 | 🌐 woodlandswv.com

12/24/2025

Happy Holidays from all of us at Woodlands 🎄✨

This season, our hearts are full. To our residents, families, team members, and friends - thank you for being such an important part of our community. You are what makes Woodlands truly special. We are grateful for the connections we share and the care we give one another all year long.

From our Woodlands family to yours, we wish you a holiday season filled with peace, joy, and togetherness, and a new year full of hope and happiness.

12/19/2025

From cozy movie nights and sipping hot cocoa by the fire to an incredible lineup of live entertainment, our calendar stays full all year long - especially during the holiday season! Residents enjoy performances from local school groups, festive choirs, and talented professional performers who fill our community with music, laughter and plenty of holiday cheer.

Whether you’re in the mood to relax or ready to be entertained, there’s always something happening at Woodlands - and we wouldn’t have it any other way!

12/16/2025

Woodlands was proud to host Marshall University President Brad Smith this afternoon as he spent time with the Emeritus Chapter and Woodlands residents, sharing reflections on his tenure as president and his vision for the future of Marshall.

Pictured is President Smith with Mary Margaret King, President of the Woodlands Chapter of the Marshall University Foundation and Alumni Association, during a memorable visit that highlighted the strong and lasting connection between Woodlands and Marshall University.

12/12/2025

This afternoon, we celebrated one of the most heartwarming events of the year - our annual Employee Gratuity Party! Throughout the year, our incredible staff pour their energy, compassion, and heart into making Woodlands feel like home… and today, our residents had the joyful chance to say a big, heartfelt THANK YOU. ❤️

Thanks to a special resident-driven fund, our team received over $132,000 in gratuities this year! From dining and nursing to housekeeping, maintenance, activities, and more, every corner of Woodlands felt the love and appreciation.

We’re truly grateful for the hardworking, dedicated individuals who serve our community each day, and for the residents who continue to uplift and celebrate them.

Cheers to gratitude, togetherness, and the people who make Woodlands shine brighter than ever!

12/08/2025

🎵It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas🎵

11/21/2025

We're proud to share that our Woodlands Chapter of Marshall University Foundation and Alumni Association raised over $600 to help provide Marshall University students in need with a Thanksgiving meal. Woodlands Director of Marketing Larry Crum presented the check to Marcie Simms, Vice President of Student Affairs. We’re grateful to our residents for their generosity and for supporting our community in such meaningful ways.

11/17/2025

Kick off your holiday shopping at Woodlands! ✨🎁

Join us November 18–19 from 10 AM to 2 PM for our annual Holiday Bazaar right here at the community!

You’ll find a wonderful mix of resident-made crafts and talented vendors from across the region, all offering one-of-a-kind gifts, seasonal treats, and festive goodies perfect for your holiday list.

11/14/2025

What a fantastic finish to another incredible year of croquet at Woodlands! Today we celebrated our end-of-year Croquet Awards - a tradition as spirited and joyful as the players who make this league so special.

A huge round of applause to all our honorees:

🏆 MVP: Ervin Jones
🏆 Sportsmanship Award: Peggy Pollard
🏆 League Champions: Ervin Jones, Jackie Ballard, Ed Rahal, Phil Alexander, Tim Willis & Gisela Kemper
🏆 Doubles Champions: Ervin Jones & Charles Amos
🏆 Most Improved: Phil Alexander
🏆 Rookie of the Year: Tim Willis
🏆 All-League Team: Ervin Jones, Ed Rahal, Gary Prater, Lorraine Childers, Jim Morgan, Carolyn Clemmitt, Mitzi Russell & Kelly Cummings
🏆 Special recognition for teammate Geoff Ezell, who we lovingly remembered today.

Here's to an amazing season - and to an even better one ahead!

11/11/2025

Today, we proudly celebrated Veterans Day with a special ceremony presented by the Buford Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. The event included a moving presentation of colors, the Pledge of Allegiance, the National Anthem, and patriotic songs honoring each branch of our nation’s military.

It was a beautiful tribute to the men and women of our Woodlands community who have served our country with courage and honor. ❤️💙

11/11/2025

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