From the latest community news to our recent blog posts, we’ll keep you up to date on all the happenings at our active retirement community and more.
Discover ways to celebrate the holidays in a Life Plan Community with festive decor, volunteering and wellness support. Find tips for a balanced holiday season.
read moreEnjoy outdoor activities for seniors during the fall to take advantage of cooler weather while enjoying the benefits, from physical well-being to socialization.
read moreLearn more about Cedarfield's Summer intern, Noah!
read moreDiscover five DIY projects for seniors. From scrapbooking to pressing flowers, learn some of the ways residents are staying active and engaged.
read moreExplore fall activities for older adults, from culinary projects to exploring Richmond. See how seniors are staying active and engaged this autumn.
read moreFind out more about what sets Cedarfield apart as Richmond's premier senior living community.
read moreFind out more about Cedarfield's recent renovations!
read moreIncorporating exercise into your daily routine helps you stay active and healthy. Discover easy and enjoyable ways to move more throughout the day.
read moreEmbrace the warmer weather and brighter scenery of spring. Explore these spring activities for seniors to stay active and engaged throughout the new season.
read moreCedarfield received the 2023 Top Workplaces award from the Richmond Times-Dispatch. Here, having happy team members means support for our residents and consistency in care, both of which enrich the lives of residents and their families.
read morePet therapy offers positive physical and emotional support through casual, formal interactions. Find out more about the benefits of pet therapy for seniors.
read moreDiscover engaging activities that elevate brain function and support seniors' cognitive well-being. Learn how Cedarfield's programs help residents thrive.
read moreUpon the announcement of Nancy Brechtelsbauer’s retirement in December of 2016, the search for a new Cedarfield executive director was launched. After several months of searching, Virginia United Methodist Homes, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Shaw to the position starting April 2017. Shaw brings seventeen years of senior living experience to …
read more04/marked the beginning of a series of 20 events and activities in 20 weeks, which will conclude with a final big bash, Cheers to 20 Years, planned for August. See what has been going on at Cedarfield as we count down the 20 weeks!
read moreDriven 2 Destiny Outreach Center is a non-profit providing outreach and resources to people and families experiencing temporary set-backs due to unemployment, illness or other life-changing events. The center provides vocational training, parenting classes and more. They also offer Christmas Camps that give children a safe place to spend the day when school is closed …
read moreCaring for a loved one with an advanced dementia disease (such as Alzheimer’s) can be overwhelming to families and friends. Statistically, a person with Alzheimer’s disease will live an average of eight years and as many as 20 or more years from the onset of symptoms. Eventually, 24-hour personal care may be required, whether in …
read moreAs I was remembering my Christmases while growing up, one especially stood out. Christmases were always a fond time with family, friends, church services, good food, decorations, fellowship, and, of course, presents. Unlike today, the tree was not put up until the last week before Christmas. We lived in Warrenton, Virginia, and the Christmas Eve …
read moreLast Christmas I arose at 5 a.m., to be ready to see my grandchildren descend the stairs of their home at 6 o’clock to view what Santa had left them under their decorated tree. I truly enjoyed watching each of my four grandchildren in Richmond (Frannie, Vinnie, Rocco and Lucia) open their presents and show …
read moreNEXT YEAR — On September 3, 2021, Richmond, VA Life Plan Community, Cedarfield, will be 25 years young. So in grand Cedarfield fashion, we are planning a year-long celebration with monthly events from now until then. On October 19, 2020, we will kick off this year-long celebration with a socially distant Fall Festival. Anniversaries are …
read moreIn Cedarfield tradition, the Pastoral Care Team created this compilation of holiday memoirs by team members and residents. We will share one a day through the holidays. Happy Holidays to you and yours! www.whychristmas.com There is an old Mexican legend about how poinsettias and Christmas come together, it goes like this: There was once a …
read moreIn Cedarfield tradition, the Pastoral Care Team created this compilation of holiday memoirs by team members and residents. We will share one a day through the holidays. Happy Holidays to you and yours! Beth Burrell, Team Member Christmas for my family was filled with excitement, wonder, and faith. My mother’s walk took many journeys, and …
read moreIn Cedarfield tradition, the Pastoral Care Team created this compilation of holiday memoirs by team members and residents. We will share one a day through the holidays. Happy Holidays to you and yours! Florence Brooks, Team Member When I was in the 5th grade, my mother and my brother and I went to live in …
read moreIn Cedarfield tradition, the Pastoral Care Team created this compilation of holiday memoirs by team members and residents. We will share one a day through the holidays. Happy Holidays to you and yours! Eldon Rucker, Resident When I was about 7 years old, my parents asked what I wanted for Christmas. I thought a bit …
read moreIn Cedarfield tradition, the Pastoral Care Team created this compilation of holiday memoirs by team members and residents. We will share one a day through the holidays. Happy Holidays to you and yours! Becky Maxwell, Resident When I was growing up in Ohio, Santa Claus brought the Christmas tree to our house each year. Each …
read moreIn Cedarfield tradition, the Pastoral Care Team created this compilation of holiday memoirs by team members and residents. We will share one a day through the holidays. Happy Holidays to you and yours! Dick Gladfelter, Resident Each year before Christmas my favorite aunt would take me downtown to see all the hustle and bustle of …
read moreIn Cedarfield tradition, the Pastoral Care Team created this compilation of holiday memoirs by team members and residents. We will share one a day through the holidays. Happy Holidays to you and yours! Mary Lou Cumby, Resident I was four years old the Christmas I went “big” on my wish list to Santa Claus. My …
read moreIn Cedarfield tradition, the Pastoral Care Team created this compilation of holiday memoirs by team members and residents. We will share one a day through the holidays. Happy Holidays to you and yours! Margaret Ernstes, Team Member When I was a child, Christmas baking day was a virtual explosion for the senses: cookie dough squished …
read moreIn Cedarfield tradition, the Pastoral Care Team created this compilation of holiday memoirs by team members and residents. We will share one a day through the holidays. Happy Holidays to you and yours! Betty Ruggles, Resident One Christmas morning when I was young, and we were living in Arizona, I woke up quite early with …
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