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The Diversity & Inclusion Committee of Riderwood hosted the first of a four-part series on “Breaking Barriers” with a panel discussion entitled “What Is the Meaning of Race?” Over 200 residents and guests attended the event on November 12 at the Erickson Living retirement community’s Encore Theater. The distinguished five-member panel consisted of: Rabbi Stan […]

Looking for a head start on your holiday shopping? Then Riderwood’s Fabulous Fall Fair has something for you! The Arts & Crafts Bazaar and Bake Sale will be held at the Erickson Living retirement community on Friday, November 13 (noon-3:30 p.m.) and Saturday, November 14 (11 a.m.-2 p.m.) in Maryland Hall, located in the Montgomery […]

Twenty residents of Riderwood, the Erickson Living retirement community, will display their original artistry at the 3rd Annual Art of Ceramics Exhibition. The event will take place on Tuesday, November 10 from noon to 5 p.m. in the Village Square Clubhouse Crafts Studio located at 110 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring.  The artists will be available […]

Many folks who move to senior living communities of all sizes have lived in their homes for twenty, thirty, forty or more years.  The process of downsizing, staging and packing can be a challenge, but retirement communities such as Riderwood have made the transition much simpler with programs that put new residents in touch with […]

Residents and employees of Riderwood retirement community are encouraged to seek opportunities to live the company’s mission to “…share our gifts to create communities that celebrate life.” The end result is tens of thousands of volunteer hours contributed to the greater community each year. A recent example that comes from the heart is reported by […]

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett and Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker introduced new voting machines to be used in the State of Maryland during the 2016 elections Sept. 22 on National Voter Registration Day. The voting demonstration took place in Silver Spring at Riderwood Retirement Community. Staff from the Board of Elections offices demonstrated the […]

The campaign for the nation’s highest office is well underway as Marylanders learn about presidential candidates from both parties. Next year, those casting ballots in Montgomery County and Prince George’s County will be using a new voting system that features a paper trail. Residents of Riderwood, the Erickson Living retirement community, received a preview of […]

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett and Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker are scheduled to introduce new voting machines to be used in the State of Maryland during the 2016 elections. The voting demonstration will take place in Silver Spring at Riderwood Retirement Community,. At today’s event, staff from the Board of Elections offices will […]

Here are your five things to know today, Sept. 22, in Montgomery County: 1. Pope Francis arrives in the United States today and a MyMCMedia videographer will be at Andrews Air Force Base when the Pope arrives this afternoon. Follow @MyMCMedia on Twitter for the latest Montgomery County information and reaction about the Pope’s historic visit. […]

While the eyes of the tennis world were focused on the U.S. Open in Flushing Meadows, New York, six residents of Riderwood displayed their competitive spirit closer to home. They played in the Erickson Living Annual Tennis Tournament on September 9 versus residents from sister communities Ashby Ponds (Ashburn, VA) and Charlestown (Baltimore, MD). The […]