Shenandoah Valley Westminster-Canterbury

12/19/2025

Holiday cheer looks good on our team! 🎄

💙SVWC employees proudly donned their Christmas sweaters, reminding us that it’s the people who make our community so special—especially during the holidays.

12/18/2025

Swing by our SVWC campus to delight in our beautiful display of residents’ Crèches in the Commons area, and Virginia DePollo’s magical Christmas Village display in the Wappacomo neighborhood window.
There are also gorgeous trees all over the building to see.

Why not take in the lovely watercolor paintings of Doris Vanderpool in the Lawrence Gallery while you are here! This truly is THE most wonderful time of the year!! 🎄❣️🎁

12/17/2025

Independent living at SVWC means choosing the lifestyle that suits you best—quiet mornings with a book, lively afternoons with friends, or an exciting day trip. Freedom lives here, along with the reassurance that support is always nearby if you need it.

12/15/2025

Our December "Culture Change Champion" is Jennifer Ford!

“I would like to do a shout-out for one of our Health Care cleaning gals, Jennifer. Not only is she lovely, but she is also one who goes that little (big on little) extra mile!

The other day, I mentioned that the windows didn’t look very clean. I came back from a walk to find she had cleaned the windows, and they were now sparkling! She also moved my things so she could clean the window, then put them back exactly as I had them before.

We are so blessed here at SVWC with a band of amazing people helping in all fields, but we love it when we can call one out now and then for outstanding work!"

~ Submitted by a Health Care Resident 👍💕☺️

12/13/2025

Wellness isn’t about perfection—it’s about showing up, moving your body, and feeling good together.

12/11/2025

It's no secret that SVWC's staff members and residents love animals. That was more evident than ever at our annual Santa Paws event this week. Anyone who donated received a complimentary breakfast. The pet food was then transported to Omps Funeral Home's All Pets Cremation Center, where it was weighed and then matched pound-for-pound before being delivered to area animal shelters.

We set a record this year, collecting 1,369 pounds of food! (Last year's total was 1,066 pounds.) That will feed a whole lot of pets, and we are so grateful to all who helped us reach this fabulous outcome!

Pictured from left are Leslie Knotts, Director of Human Resources; resident Sylvia Wilson, who spearheaded the event; and Kitty Zuckerman, Communications Coordinator.

12/10/2025

Pianist Thomas Pandolfi returns to the Bistro this Friday!

World-renowned piano virtuoso Thomas Pandolfi will return to play in the Bistro once again. He is extremely popular for his passionate artistry and excellent technique. His performances of Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov, Chopin, Liszt, and Gershwin have captured the hearts of listeners worldwide, making him a much-loved concerto soloist.

A graduate of The Juilliard School, Pandolfi earned both his bachelor's and master's degrees as a full scholarship student and won the prestigious Juilliard Concerto Competition. Pandolfi is one of the leading pianists of our time. This audience favorite has sold out the world’s prestigious stages, including Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall, The Strathmore, The Kennedy Center, Kiev Opera House, Bucharest’s Romanian Athenaeum, London’s Cadogan Hall, and others.

The performance will begin at 7:30 pm. Admission is $10 (cash only, please) at the entrance. The concert is open to the public, and the series is sponsored by Atlantic Union Bank.

SVWC is located at 300 Westminster-Canterbury Dr. For information, call 540-665-0156. 🎼🎹🎶

12/10/2025

Shenandoah Valley Westminster-Canterbury is proud to be named one of Virginia Living’s Top Retirement Communities for 2025. This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to providing exceptional living options, meaningful programs, and a resident-centered approach to care. Read more here:

SVWC is named one of Virginia Living’s Top Retirement Communities for 2025, recognizing excellence in senior living and care.

12/09/2025

Tucked into the beauty of the Shenandoah Valley, our campus is as warm and welcoming as the folks who live here.

12/08/2025

Our residents are the best!!!

Big thanks to Carol Baker and the Fiber Folks at Shenandoah Valley Westminster-Canterbury for knitting hats! These handmade gifts are always cherished and remind our patients that their community cares. ❤️

12/05/2025

Our activities calendar is full of opportunities to learn, laugh, and try something new.

12/04/2025

And a one, and a two, and a three, and a four, and it's GORGEOUS!!!🎄🎁☃👍🎅🏼