Embracing Joy and Everything VMRC Has to Offer

Each morning, the Showalters wake up and walk together through VMRC’s mile-long Dogwood Trail. The fresh Valley air and peaceful surroundings set the perfect tone for their day. Then they ask themselves, “What are we going to do today?” At VMRC, the Showalters’ days are filled with excitement, social connections, and the kind of joyful living that many strive to find. Here, they have found true happiness.

One of their favorite moments of the day is stopping by the café for a quiche and delicious drink to enjoy on the beautiful patio surrounded by nature’s beauty. “Sitting out there with the birds singing and the breeze flowing is just wonderful,” they say, smiling.

“We're just so happy here. We love our neighborhood, we have wonderful neighbors, and we stay busy socializing. In fact, we do more here than we ever did before at home.” VMRC’s Wellness & Enrichment programs offer a wealth of programs from cultural events and music performances to a state-of-the-art fitness center and variety of special worship services.

For the Showalters, the Christian atmosphere brings them a deep sense of belonging and spiritual nourishment. “We subscribe to and appreciate the Christian values here,” they note. One of those values is a desire to help their neighbors. Together they decided to volunteer to get to know the residents better and contribute to their community.

Living in this community has brought the Showalters closer to their neighbors and created opportunities for them to lead more active, engaged lives. Whether it’s enjoying the company of friends, taking in a concert, or just appreciating the peaceful surroundings, the Showalters are a testament to the beauty of embracing community living and aging well.