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10 Holiday Safety Tips

Bridgewater Retirement Community wants everyone to have a safe and wonderful holiday season, so we are sharing these holiday safety tips with you. Please don’t let decorations start a fire. A little precaution and time to check decorations before you use them will prevent many accidents. Inspect decorations for damaged sockets, loose or bare wires, and […]

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Things To Be Thankful For

Gratitude is something we should practice every day. Feeling grateful for what we have (rather than grousing about what we don’t have) has been shown to increase physical and mental well-being and even improve sleep. However, we’re especially thankful this month, as Thanksgiving reminds all Americans to stop a moment and take stock of our […]

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How The Village Barn Raised Over $30,000

Various groups at BRC, including Bridgewater Home Auxiliary, Environmental Services, and Village Residents Association, have for many years held yard sales once or twice a year. When the Bridgewater Rescue Squad moved to a new location a few years ago, it presented a golden opportunity. BRC purchased the old location, adjacent to our Village, and […]

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Volunteer Spotlight: Brett Jones

  Brett Jones is a senior at Bridgewater College, a baseball player, a business administration major … and a big reason why so many residents at Bridgewater Retirement Community have had the opportunity to build friendships with college students. With the college’s campus adjacent to BRC, and both organizations affiliated with the Church of the […]

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Autumn in the Shenandoah Valley

The fall season is here, and at Bridgewater Retirement Community, that’s a big deal. We’re not exaggerating when we say autumn in the Shenandoah Valley is a breathtaking experience—one that attracts visitors from all over the world. When the rolling Blue Ridge Mountains explode with fall colors, words can barely encapsulate the natural beauty. Not […]

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Shots required! Flu season is here!

We take our residents’ health very seriously and are committed to doing everything we can to protect our most vulnerable populations. It’s no secret that people aged 65 and older are at a greater risk for serious complications from influenza. So, with flu season upon us, we are doing all we can to reduce the […]

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Director of Wellbeing and Engagement Fully Engaged

BRC’s commitment to the wellbeing of our community members is moving to a new level this fall with the creation of a new team position— Director of Wellbeing and Engagement—wholly dedicated to coordinating the many aspects of health, wellness, and nutrition.   Appointed to the position earlier this fall, Laura Spicer is the perfect fit […]

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Bridgewater Now 100% Tobacco-Free

On October 1, 2018, Bridgewater Retirement Community became completely smoke-free. That means no smoking or tobacco products are allowed anywhere on the campus – this applies to residents, visitors, and team members alike. The Bridgewater community has been planning this move for more than a year. Tobacco products (not just cigarettes, but pipes, cigars, dip, […]

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New Face in BRC Marketing Department

Crista Cabe, a Shenandoah Valley native, was appointed director of marketing and sales last month. “Working at Bridgewater Retirement Community feels like coming home,” she comments. “I am really enjoying getting to know the people and the community, and it’s clear that we share core values. I have joined a very capable team. It’s exciting […]

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Volunteer Spotlight: Karen McNeal

Karen McNeal loves maintaining the relationships she built during 20 years of working at Bridgewater Retirement Community. Retired now, she also remains committed to doing her part to support BRC residents. She volunteers once a month at Cottage Gifts, the charming gift shop run by the Bridgewater Auxiliary that is located in BRC’s Administrative Center. […]