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VMRC Food Files: It Must Be Fresh
Do you have leftover summer squash and zucchini? Our chefs have a solution. They prepared an amazing ratatouille recipe and presented the meal during our Veggiefest 2023 event.
Ten Things to Experience in Harrisonburg
VMRC is a destination hub inside an exciting city brimming with experiences. From delightful dining and outdoor adventures to great music and theatrical performances, Harrisonburg offers something to enjoy for everyone.
In Their Own Words: Joan Strassner
VMRC nurses like serving in our community for many reasons. They enjoy the feeling of making a difference in the lives of others. They appreciate the opportunity to learn and grow in their careers. When VMRC nurses come to work, they get to live out their purpose.
Featured Duplex: A Home for You
This move-in-ready, three-bedroom, two-bath home is gorgeous. Lots of sunlight
Celebrating Community, Understanding Memory Loss, and Having Unpredictable Fun: The VMRC Golf Benefit
The VMRC Golf Benefit is not just another golf fundraiser – it’s personal.
Join Our Priority Club: Membership Has its Benefits
Each month, individuals and couples choose to make us a part of their retirement planning — even before they are ready to retire.
2023 National Juried Art Exhibition
The Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community 2023 Juried Art Exhibition is set.
The Great Return
The “Great Return” brought back hugs, uncovered smiles and the joy of getting together.
Give the Gift of Time
Of all the things we do with time—earn it, spend it or save it—one of the most precious things we can do with time is gift it!
Leading by Example and Leaving a Legacy
“Be the exception. Be the person people can count on.” Janet Shank’s strengths include attention to detail and follow-through.
Now Available: Could This Refreshing Space Be Yours?
Take a look at this beauty’s floor plan. As you’ll see, apartment 206 in the Park Gables neighborhood of VMRC lets in lots of natural light.
Call for Artists
The Call for Artists is underway in preparation for VMRC’s 2023 National Juried Art Exhibition. This year’s exhibit will mark 20 years of delighting and enriching residents and visitors with gripping works of art.
Winterize Yourself Through Community and Connection
Winter brings many things we enjoy—the holidays, gift giving and receiving, and a new year to embrace life. But winter also comes with its downsides—shorter days, inclement weather, more indoor time and loneliness. To prepare, we buy warm clothing, stock up on food, winterize our vehicles and insulate our homes. But do we insulate our hearts? Do we winterize ourselves?
More Than Selling Homes, We Minister To Residents
“Thank you so much for offering me (the new apartment). I have been thinking of moving to a one bedroom ever since Ben passed away … it was important to me to be a good steward of what we had worked for. In hindsight, though, I began the process too soon. Grief does not allow one to think clearly and objectively or to be decisive and settled about one’s choices … At this point, I have definitely been able to turn a corner and am ready for a change.
VMRC Foundation Adds New Manager, Joe Hackman
Joe Hackman recently joined the VMRC Foundation as Foundation Manager. Let’s get to know him:What was your interest in working at VMRC?I knew that the Foundation’s main purpose was to raise support for people who had outlived their means. When I was a pastor in Pennsylvania, we worked with a LifePlan Community that supported many of our members with benevolent care, so I saw firsthand the impact these funds can have for individuals. When I learned VMRC valued benevolent care, I knew this was an organization that aligned with my values.
Benefits Of Retirement Community Living
If you’ve recently retired or are close to retirement, you might be considering what your living situation will look like. As you weigh the options of staying in your home or moving to a retirement community, here are four benefits of moving sooner than later!