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Bridgewater Retirement Community

Discover "energy for life" in a community that provides the support and opportunities to live your retirement to the fullest.

What we love at BRC is our sense of community. Enjoying the feel of small-town living, while maintaining our connections with the greater community is what makes Bridgewater Retirement Community such a great place to live. It's that welcome feeling you get when your neighbor greets you, when team members know your name. We are a comfortable neighborhood where senior adults (55 plus) can enjoy the benefits of small-town living while enjoying the freedom to make the most of retirement. The wide variety of housing and healthcare options in this lively Life Plan Community allows you to relax in the beauty of the Shenandoah Valley while remaining a close travel distance to the attractions of Richmond, Charlottesville, Roanoke, Washington DC, and other metropolitan areas. Set aside home maintenance and lawn care and free up time for your family, friends, and the pastimes you cherish. At BRC, you'll discover a wide variety of maintenance-free apartments, cottages, and cluster homes, set in gently winding streets with mature trees and beautiful landscaping. We've never lost that "old-fashioned" sense of neighborhood. People share an easy fellowship, caring about one another and enjoying activities when they choose. Best of all, living here lets you enjoy peace of mind, knowing you've secured your future in a comfortable, friendly community.

11/14/2025

Our team had an absolute blast learning how to make their own macramé plant hangers under the wonderful guidance of from Staunton!

This craft definitely kept both sides of our brains busy—lots of knots, lots of focus, and even more laughs! It was time-consuming in the best way, and we’re all excited to put our beautiful new plant hangers to use. 😄🌱

A huge thank you to Megan for such a fun and creative afternoon!

11/13/2025

We had an absolute blast at yesterday’s Harvest Festival! From hands-on creativity to delicious fall treats, the day was packed with smiles and autumn magic.

🌿 Succulent pumpkins with the lovely ladies from
🍽️ Great food from
🍎 Local cider from
🏆 Crock Pot Cookoff, where residents and team members shared their favorite cozy recipes
✨ And a fan favorite… fairy hair from Elana at !

Our residents, families, and team members enjoyed every minute—what a wonderful way to kick off the holiday season. 🍂💛

11/12/2025

It may be getting chilly outside, but we’re still reminiscing about this summer’s Wiffle Ball Tournament! ⚾️

Our team members truly knocked it out of the park—providing plenty of fun, laughter, and home-run smiles for our residents. 😎

Read all about this fan-favorite event (and see who brought their A-game!) in the latest edition of The Bridge, now on our blog ➡️ bit.ly/49eLG14

11/11/2025

Every year, we proudly celebrate our very own veterans, along with their spouses or family members, with food, fellowship, and gratitude. Today’s Veterans Day Brunch was a beautiful morning filled with patriotic poems, heartfelt stories, and inspiring music. 🎶✨

Gratitude, pride, and even a few tears filled the room as we honored the men and women who have served our country with courage and dedication. Thank you to all who have served—and to those who continue to support and uplift our veterans here at BRC. 💙❤️

11/04/2025

When the fire alarm goes off mid-yoga… we just call it hot yoga! 🔥🧘

10/29/2025

Every team member at BRC begins their journey in Culture University (affectionately known as Culture U)—a two-day BRC Beginnings orientation designed to help new team members deeply understand who we are, what we value, and who we serve before stepping into on-the-job training.

That spirit of culture and connection inspired the BRC Foundation, our Human Resources Team, and .art as they envisioned a mural for this special space. Spoiler alert: they nailed it!

The Foundation recently hosted a special unveiling for donors who have supported the Work Well Fund, because thanks to their generosity, this space continues to be an investment in our incredible team members. Over the past six weeks (and roughly 250 hours of painting!), residents and team members have stopped by to watch the progress—now complete just in time for our first BRC Beginnings in the finished space!

🎨 Fun fact: Every color you see in this mural was individually mixed and crafted by hand, creating a one-of-a-kind visual story that truly embodies the energy and vibrance of our unique culture.

10/27/2025

☕ Vendor Spotlight: Sweet as Honey Coffee 🐝

As we wrap up another wildly successful season of our Farmer’s Market, we’re celebrating one last vendor spotlight—and this one’s extra sweet!

Our final market for the season marked the first visit from Sweet as Honey Coffee, a new local favorite we recently read about as they opened their coffee truck in Staunton. We love partnering with local businesses, so inviting them to join us just made sense—and we’re so glad we did! They had a busy, successful first market, serving up smiles (and caffeine!) to residents, team members, and community guests alike. ☕💛

This year’s Farmer’s Market season was our biggest yet—one market even featured nearly 20 vendors, thanks to the generous support of our donors and the enthusiasm of our community. Here’s to another incredible season in the books—and to dreaming up what next year’s markets will bring! 🌻

10/24/2025

Our annual Alzheimer’s Walk filled our beautiful, fall campus today with team members, residents, families, community friends, and ! What an incredible turnout it was—more than 300 participants signed up, helping us reach our $10,000 goal! 🙌🌤️

The colorful garden of promise flowers told powerful stories: purple for those lost to Alzheimer’s, yellow for caregivers, blue for those living with the disease, and orange for supporters—all coming together with one shared hope: a world without Alzheimer’s. It was the perfect day for a walk, laughter, and connection. Thank you to everyone who organized or joined us to help make this day so special. 💜💛💙🧡

10/22/2025

💡 Innovation in Action: Advancing Resident Health at BRC 💡

We recently announced an exciting innovation grant to develop our own Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) program—an idea brought forward by two of our talented Speech-Language Pathologists, Patrick Massey and Abigail Koller! 👏

This new in-house program will enhance resident health, safety, and quality of life by allowing our Therapy Team to provide on-site, evidence-based evaluations for swallowing and voice disorders—eliminating the need for off-site appointments or long waits for contracted services.

We’re now thrilled to share that Patrick and Abigail recently completed their hands-on training at Johns Hopkins Medical Center in Baltimore, MD, gaining valuable experience performing evaluations and perfecting their techniques. Their dedication and teamwork are helping us continue to raise the bar in resident-centered care. 💙

A heartfelt thank-you goes out to our generous donors, whose support makes innovative ideas like this possible and helps us bring meaningful advancements to life for our residents. 🙏

Next up: learning the ins and outs of our own scope equipment and continuing to build the program right here on campus!

10/17/2025

BRC vs. Buc-ee’s: Brisket. Jerky. Beaver Nuggets. We conquered it all! 💪🐿️

10/13/2025

🌻 From Summer Blooms to Fall Harvests 🍂

As we say farewell to summer and welcome the beauty of fall, we want to take a moment to celebrate and thank everyone who made our inaugural year at the Community Garden such a wonderful success! 🌱💚

Our dedicated volunteer mowers kept the grounds looking beautiful all summer long—thank you to Sam Moore, Gary Creasy, Roger Bible, and Rose Wells for your steady care and hard work.

Each week, our cut flower group brightened Custer Dining Room with gorgeous floral arrangements—heartfelt thanks to Karen Shiflet, Ann Marie Leonard, Rose Wells, Bev Moore, Toni Stone, Mary McAvoy, and Rebecca Huffman for sharing your time and creativity. 🌸

A special shoutout to Judy Ryman, whose tireless weeding (both inside and outside the fence!) kept our beds thriving all season long—we couldn’t have done it without you! 🌿

We also want to recognize all who took part in this first growing season—our amazing resident gardeners:
Rose Wells, Roger Bible, Gary & Susan Creasy, Doug & Julie Chismar, Fred Grunder, Tim Hulings, and Becky Driver,

and our wonderful team members:
Anne O’Donohue, Anne Whitney Flint, Karyn Posey, Faith Cayton, and Haggi Molalenge.

Finally, a huge thank you to our student volunteers from Rockingham County Public Schools - VA's Helping Hands Service Camp and Turner Ashby High School's Day of Service for lending their energy and enthusiasm! 🌞

This garden grew much more than flowers and vegetables—it grew teamwork, community, and joy. Here’s to our first successful season… and to even more growth ahead! 🌻🌾

Address

302 N 2nd Street
Bridgewater, VA
22812

Telephone

+15408282550

Website

http://www.brcliving.org/

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