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Major renovations bring energy to Hearthstone Manor
Posted on 9/7/2017
New Life for an Old Building The saying goes, “everything old is new again.” We’ve seen swing dancing, bell bottoms and popped collars all return to popularity. Now Bridgewater Retirement Community is giving new life to a favorite apartment building within the community: Hearthstone Manor. “We felt it was time to renovate Hearthstone Manor,” says […]What You Need to Know About Upcoming Changes to Nutrition Labels
Posted on 7/25/2017
Nutrition Labels Changing next year… Watch the national news. So, who knew that an occasional Snickers bar is really two sneaky bars in one wrapper? Don’t believe it? Look at the portion size listed on the wrapper, and when you “eat the whole thing” multiply the calories by two. Yipes! And a bigger insult, a […]The Grove Future Residents “Celebrate Something New”
Posted on 7/7/2017
On June 13th, 2017, Bridgewater Retirement Community hosted an exclusive dinner for future residents of The Grove & their friends to “Celebrate Something New”. The dinner was held at The Meeting House at Bluestone Vineyard. Future residents enjoyed an amazing four-course meal prepared especially for them by Chef Raquel Williams and her catering team. Future […]Three Limited-Time Incentives Available at The Grove
Posted on 6/19/2017
Reservation Incentives Available at The Grove Reserve one of the first 24 apartments at The Grove and select one of the following incentives FREE: · 2 FREE months of your Monthly Service Fee · $5,000 worth of upgrades to your new home (flooring, appliances) · Transitions Package: Take the stress out of the transition to your […]The Village Voice – June 2017
Posted on 5/31/2017
The Village Voice is the monthly newsletter of our independent living community. Find meeting announcements, events, meeting notes, tour info, support groups, and more. Our private, maintenance-free residences include garden and courtyard apartments, ranch- or Cape Cod-style paired cottages and single-family cottages. Each style offers its own unique features and views. Residence floor plans include […]Call for Junior Volunteers
Posted on 5/1/2017
Calling All SUPERHEROES! Bridgewater Retirement Community’s 2017 Junior Volunteer Program is accepting applicants. Use your time this summer to make an Impact! Be a HERO! ✓ Are you age 12-18? ✓ Do you want to learn more about the health care field? ✓ Do you want to make a difference in your community? ✓ Are you […]The baby-boom generation expects to redefine retirement
Posted on 4/24/2017
A national survey of 1,000 persons by Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate found that 57 percent of boomers plan to leave their current homes when they retire. But nearly three-quarters of boomers, 72 percent, say they will retire in the state where they currently live. “For me, I think retirement is the change in […]Should I be discouraged if there is waiting list at a retirement community?
Posted on 3/21/2017
“I’m feeling a little discouraged after a friend told me about a waiting list at a retirement community I was considering. Should I just look somewhere else?” Don’t be discouraged. The best retirement communities have waiting lists. Consider putting your name on the waiting list for your top two or three communities…many people do. Each […]Vote for Bridgewater Retirement Community in the Senior Living Awards
Posted on 2/20/2017
Please vote for Bridgewater Retirement Community in the OurHealth Charlottesville & Shenandoah Valley’s 3rd Annual Senior Living Awards! Vote here: https://ourhealth.typeform.com/to/jGzioN Polls are open for 60 days, through March 31st. Award winners will be announced in the July/August issue of OurHealth Charlottesville & Shenandoah Valley magazine, online and via social media. Vote here: https://ourhealth.typeform.com/to/jGzioNVirginia Ranked #1 State for Retirement
Posted on 2/10/2017
Virginia, one of just 12 states with no grade lower than a C, was a standout in the community quality of life and financial categories, displayed by a high median income relative to the national average, a low cost of living, healthy private sector retirement assets, and a below-average tax burden. “The retirement environment seeks […]