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.
This month, Richmond, VA had several snow days, but the roads and sidewalks stayed clear here at Cedarfield. Thanks to our wonderful team, a little snow didn’t stop us. Cedarfield residents are able to resume their day to day. Our dining venues even deliver to-go orders to our cottage residents so they can enjoy the …
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 moreTeam Cedarfield was on the move Saturday morning, November 5, stepping it up to help raise awareness and funds to fight Alzheimer’s disease. Raising over $15,000 to benefit the Greater Richmond Chapter, Alzheimer’s Association, Team Cedarfield came in in third as Top Team Fundraiser. Together we walked, and even danced, to help support this event. …
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 moreLocal Richmond area artists converged at Cedarfield on a partly cloudy Friday in May (no rain!) to create fabulous artwork of our lovely grounds. Residents and guests had the opportunity to leisurely stroll while observing these talented individuals at work. Completed work will be on display at Cedarfield in time for Cheers to 20 Years …
read moreCedarfield residents were certainly put to the test by Jay Quel, director of Facilities Management at Cedarfield. What does a one-inch sprig of Juniperus Virginiana, a Dining comment card, Cedarfield’s Cornerstone location, and a cancelled postage stamp worth 32 cents have in common? All were included in the 20 riddles and questions created by Jay …
read moreWhich department has been around the longest? That was the question asked by many at the display done by all Cedarfield departments, explaining how and when they evolved at Cedarfield. Residents enjoyed talking to employees and learning (and seeing) interesting information. By the way, Marketing was the first – starting in 1992!
read moreMarketing hosted a “trip back in time,” for residents and guests, taking them on a journey back to 1991 when Cedarfield was in the early concept stage through its opening in September 1996. Artifacts, memorabilia, and fabulous photography displayed a preconstruction campus in 1991 through construction. A lot of memories were shared by pioneer residents …
read moreCedarfield resident vols were recognized for their time and talent in celebration of National Volunteerism Week. Some came in costume as their favorite cowboy/cowgirl, but all enjoyed great food and fellowship. Thanks to all the Cedarfield volunteers who go above and beyond every day to make this community so special.
read moreDining Services kicked off the celebration on April 8, presenting A Season of Celebration, serving residents a very special evening meal– tapas-style! The menu listed nine items – each brought to the tables one at a time. Everyone enjoyed this different, creative style of dining. Rave reviews by all confirmed it was a very successful …
read moreHow many pieces of luggage do YOU have in your garage or attic? Is there a Barbie or Spiderman backpack hidden in a closet, long forgotten by your child, never to be used again? How can these items be put to good use once more? It’s called Cases of Love. Through the month of November, …
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 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 moreI remember when I was growing up that our family had a wonderful tradition of gathering at midnight on Christmas Eve to receive presents from Santa. My father was one of five boys, and they were all very tall. We had a large extended family and valued gathering together, especially during the holidays. Each year, …
read moreThe Merchants Hope Episcopal Church in Prince George is very dear to my family. My grandparents were married there, as were some of my aunts and uncles. There is a long-standing tradition for the children to have a breakfast with Santa during the first week of December. After the breakfast, there is a table with …
read moreSanta does NOT bring live animals on his sleigh!” I said. “But, MOOOOOOM, all I want for Christmas is a dog! A black dog, like Buck!” my seven-year old son, Phillip, said. “Buck” was his aunt’s black lab and the only dog that he was not afraid of. Phillip did not just “say” he was …
read moreI am standing here at the entrance to the Fellowship Hall on July 27, 2020. I have volunteered to be the “sanitizer” — squirting gooey stuff into the hands of all who come to join “Christmas in July” and spend time social distancing with our masks on. We are here to share our stories of …
read moreOne summer a friend and I sat eating lunch at a drugstore in Kittanning, Pennsylvania, when I looked across the street and saw a handsome young man who resembled a tall, very thin young man — a friend from high school. We finished our lunches quickly to walk past him, and later that day he …
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 …
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