Shenandoah Valley Westminster-Canterbury

01/23/2026

Independent living means freedom to plan your days, with support close by and a welcoming community that makes life richer.

01/22/2026

SVWC was pleased to host the quarterly meeting of Shenandoah Valley Advocates for Healthy Aging this morning. After some valuable networking time, the guest speaker was introduced.

Steve Gurney, has dedicated over 35 years to publishing the Positive Aging SourceBook. He announced that The Positive Aging Community is entering an exciting new chapter through a strategic merger with Beacon Newspapers.

We are excited for Steve and know how much passion he has for this industry. Congratulations, and thank you sincerly for presenting this morning!

01/21/2026

We love having students on campus to see first-hand, the care we extend to our residents!

01/19/2026

Today we pause to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His message of hope, unity, and compassion continues to inspire us at SVWC.

01/17/2026

Our January "Culture Change Champion" is Peggy Stickley!

A resident and his wife decided to attend a concert, their first outing since the wife had experienced a fall. The PT Department had lent her a wheelchair so they could attend the concert. Tickets were in hand as the couple drove away, accidentally leaving the wheelchair behind. Realizing the wheelchair had been forgotten once they arrived, the question was what could be done.

Peggy was dropping off residents for the same concert on the SVWC bus and was able to assist by locating a walker that was not in use for that resident. Peggy even retrieved the wheelchair left on the resident's lawn and brought it back to the concert hall when she picked up the other residents. Her caring and proactive effort to retrieve the wheelchair reflects her professionalism and genuine concern for residents' well-being.

Staff members like Peggy, who go above and beyond, are the true stars of SVWC and deserve our heartfelt appreciation. 💕👍☺️

01/15/2026

We have many talented residents involved in committees and groups. But this resident's consistent presence at events highlights the significance of Bill Young's role as our campus photographer.

His images for the Westbury World Newsletter, social media, and community projects truly showcase his dedication. We rarely see Bill on the other side of the camera, so we wanted to share a couple of shots of him. Let's take this opportunity to recognize Bill Young's contributions and let him know how much he is appreciated and valued. 👍📸☺️

01/14/2026

Music nights, book clubs, creative arts—our community life calendar is full of ways to connect and engage. Residents often say there’s more to do than there are hours in the day, and that’s exactly how we like it.

01/12/2026

The Newtown String Band returns on Friday, January 16 to play in the first Bistro Concert of 2026. Their music has been heard on front porches and church halls in the Valley for several hundred years. Catchy tunes laced with rough-hewn humor have lifted community spirits since before the Revolution.

Heather Butler plays the fiddle and sings. John Thomson has the unique ability to play melodic fiddle melodies on his five-string banjo. Paul Hammerton is an Englishman but a long-time Valley resident, whose guitar and voice added a richer sound to the band.

The performance begins at 7:30 pm. Admission is $10, cash only at the door. The concert is open to the public, and SVWC is located at 300 Westminster-Canterbury Dr. Call 540-665-0156 for information.

Bistro Concerts are sponsored by Atlantic Union Bank, and a portion of the proceeds benefits the SVWC Fellowship Fund.

To learn more about SVWC, go to www.svwc.org.

01/11/2026

January’s quiet beauty makes for the perfect backdrop to cozy gatherings, shared stories, and warm friendships. Life here is about finding joy in each season, together.

01/09/2026

When the January chill sets in, our favorite spot might just be the hot tub.

There’s nothing quite like soaking in the warmth while winter does its thing outside.

01/08/2026

01/07/2026

The SVWC Art Committee is excited to announce that our Lawrence Gallery will host a new exhibition featuring two artists, opening on Saturday, January 10. SVWC resident Ron Hamme's watercolors are impressive, and he is thrilled to share them with the world! Esther Murphy's ceramics are both practical and beautiful, making perfect gifts for others or yourself!

An opening reception takes place Saturday from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. in the Abbey above the lobby. SVWC is located at 300 Westminster-Canterbury Dr. For more information, please call 540-665-0156.