VMRC

VMRC Located in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, VMRC offers an enriching retirement experience.

Opening Day at VMRC was a Home Run! ⚾️We celebrated with a ballpark-themed dinner and hosted several players from the Ea...
03/27/2026

Opening Day at VMRC was a Home Run! ⚾️

We celebrated with a ballpark-themed dinner and hosted several players from the Eastern Mennonite University Royals baseball team. Between delicious ballpark fare and lively conversation, residents and student-athletes shared an evening full of stories, smiles, and connection.

Moments like these remind us of the power of community partnership and the richness of intergenerational relationships. We loved cheering on our EMU neighbors, and we’ll be rooting for them all season long!

Expanding possibilities starts with community.We loved welcoming Skyline Middle School students to VMRC to explore caree...
03/26/2026

Expanding possibilities starts with community.

We loved welcoming Skyline Middle School students to VMRC to explore careers focused on helping others. They toured campus, learned about roles in healthcare, culinary, and environmental services, and connected with team members and residents along the way.

Students also learned how VMRC's Nurse Aide partnership with Harrisonburg City Public Schools STEM creates hands-on opportunities for high school students right here on our campus—including classroom learning, skills labs, and clinical experience.

Moments like these help shape the future of caring for others 💚

Join us for this year’s Great Community Give! VMRC’s Compassion Care program supports residents in our community who hav...
03/26/2026

Join us for this year’s Great Community Give!

VMRC’s Compassion Care program supports residents in our community who have outlived their financial resources through no fault of their own.

Stay tuned for details on early giving, starting on April 7, and help us continue this important work.

03/18/2026

There is something special about gathering together to celebrate spring at VMRC🌷

Spring Festival brings residents, staff, families, and friends together for an afternoon of connection and joy. From egg hunts to time spent with loved ones, it is a meaningful way to welcome the season and create lasting memories as a community.

Join us Friday, March 20 from 2:30 to 4:00 PM at Woodland Park. All residents, staff, family, and friends are welcome.

03/17/2026

From the farm to the table, it all comes full circle 🌱🍽️

Residents help grow the food, our team helps showcase it, and the gratitude goes both ways. That connection is what makes VMRC feel like home, keeping our hearts and our plates full!

Home is more than a place. It is the people who greet you by name, the comfort of knowing resources are nearby, and the ...
03/16/2026

Home is more than a place. It is the people who greet you by name, the comfort of knowing resources are nearby, and the peace that comes from being part of something bigger.

At VMRC, residents live with confidence, connection, and joy. We invite you to discover a community built on faith, compassion, and lifelong enrichment.

Learn more about making VMRC your home at https://www.vmrc.org/

03/10/2026

At VMRC, supporting wellness also means creating space for connection. The Tovertafel, known as the “magic table,” offers residents and loved ones an easy, engaging way to spend time together.

It is a reminder that togetherness does not have to be complicated. Sometimes it just starts with gathering around a table🪄

Read more about the Tovertafel at https://www.vmrc.org/blog/bringing-innovation-to-the-table

03/05/2026

After a season of loss and rehab, what started with uncertainty slowly became something more familiar.

Laura Evans, who serves on the VMRC Foundation Board and works closely with older adults through her legal practice, once walked alongside a client whose path eventually led to permanent residence at VMRC after time in Oak Lea’s short-term rehab. Moving into complete living care brought daily connection, friendly faces, and a sense of belonging. Over time, VMRC became home. Not simply a setting for care, but a place of community. 🌿🤝

Our residents and staff are coming together on April 9 for NIFS Pump it for Parkinson’s. We are pumped to participate in...
03/03/2026

Our residents and staff are coming together on April 9 for NIFS Pump it for Parkinson’s. We are pumped to participate in this nationwide event helping to raise awareness for the benefits of exercise for those living with Parkinson's Disease! Pump It for Parkinson's

VMRC celebrates the courage, compassion, and resilience of women who have shaped our world — in our communities, our fam...
03/02/2026

VMRC celebrates the courage, compassion, and resilience of women who have shaped our world — in our communities, our families, and across generations.

From pioneers in ministry, science, and aviation to educators, caregivers, leaders, and volunteers, their influence continues to inspire us each day.

We are grateful for the remarkable women who are part of VMRC.

Tag a woman who has made a difference in your life.

Park Place makes living feel easy, welcoming, and right sized for this season of life. With 1-2 bedroom apartment homes ...
02/26/2026

Park Place makes living feel easy, welcoming, and right sized for this season of life. With 1-2 bedroom apartment homes and inviting spaces to gather, neighbors quickly become friends. Whether it’s a morning coffee at Seed & Harvest or a shared movie night at the Park Place Theatre, life here is meant to be enjoyed together. ☕️🎬

Learn more about Park Place and explore VMRC’s independent living options today at https://www.vmrc.org/independent-living

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1501 Virginia Avenue
Harrisonburg, VA
22802

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+15405643400

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https://vmrc.org/volunteer

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Age Well, Live Fully

Situated in the heart of the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community (VMRC) is where retirement means doing what matters most: aging well and living fully. This philosophy guides everything we do at VMRC and it’s why we are continually innovating -- developing new ideas and better ways of doing things to meet the ever-changing needs of our residents.