The Journey On

March 18, 2015 | Jeff Getek

Riderwood’s Piano Club Takes Lead of Irving Berlin

In 1915, American composer Irving Berlin put his passion for the ivories into lyrics with “I Love a Piano.” A century later, his song serves as the opening anthem for members of the resident-led Piano Club of Riderwood at their monthly meetings. The group, one of the newer clubs at the Erickson Living retirement community […]

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March 9, 2015 | Jeff Getek

Riderwood’s Extended Care Neighborhood Earns National Recognition

The extended care neighborhood of Riderwood has received the highest overall rating of five stars in U.S. News & World Report’s seventh annual Best Nursing Homes, available exclusively at http://www.usnews.com/best-nursing-homes. Created by the publisher of Best Hospitals and Best Children’s Hospitals, the Best Nursing Homes 2015 ratings highlight the top nursing homes in each city […]

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February 19, 2015 | Jeff Getek

Riderwood Lions Club Lives the Mission With Help From Its Friends

Eight years ago, the Riderwood Lions Club began a service project to support Shepherd’s Table, the nonprofit organization in Silver Spring devoted to helping the homeless. That first year, residents of the Erickson Living retirement community collected 37shoe boxes filled with donated items for Shepherd’s Table. In 2014, that number climbed to 552 full-size storage […]

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February 2, 2015 | Jeff Getek

Riderwood Appoints Christopher Leinauer as Associate Executive Director

Riderwood, the Erickson Living retirement community, appointed Christopher Leinauer as Associate Executive Director. Mr. Leinauer brings over eleven years of experience in the senior living industry to Riderwood, primarily under the umbrella of Brookdale Senior Living. He served as the Director of Finance and Executive Director for the Richmond Place Retirement Community in Lexington, Kentucky. […]

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January 20, 2015 | Jeff Getek

Patricia Davis Selected as Resident Member of Riderwood Village, Inc. Board of Directors

Patricia Davis has been selected as the Resident Member of the Board of Directors for Riderwood Village, Inc., the governing body for the Erickson Living retirement community located in Silver Spring. A resident of Riderwood since 2006, Ms. Davis has taken several leadership roles at the community. A former member and chair of the Resident […]

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January 6, 2015 | Jeff Getek

Riderwood Residents Trade Winter Predictions with Local Forecaster

Back in the fall, many weather prognosticators called for a cold, snowy winter in the mid-Atlantic. Through early January, however, less than an inch of snow had accumulated at Baltimore-Washington International (BWI) Thurgood Marshall Airport. Predicting the weather is a dynamic challenge in this region, even for the experts. That’s why it was so informative […]

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December 12, 2014 | Jeff Getek

New Fitness Center at Riderwood Gives Residents a Jump Start on the Holidays

I’m often amazed by the commitment of seniors to their daily exercise routines.  One resident of a retirement community told me this year “if you’re movin’, you’re livin’!” As the holidays approach chock full of home-cooked dinners and sweet treats, staying in shape is a seasonal challenge that leads to many new year’s resolutions. This year, […]

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November 26, 2014 | Jeff Getek

Achieving Something New with Riderwood’s Art of Ceramics Class

They came to Riderwood from all walks of life–designers, writers, scientists, teachers and more, but a creative endeavor brought them together. About 20 residents of the Erickson Living retirement community are in the Art of Ceramics class, and on Nov. 11th, their work was displayed at the group’s 2nd Annual Exhibition 2014. One of those residents is […]

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November 11, 2014 | Jeff Getek

Thank a Veteran This Week

Riderwood, the Erickson Living retirement community in Silver Spring, just concluded its 2nd Annual Veterans Expo. The event was an opportunity to say “thank you” to men and women who have served our nation in the armed forces.  It also connected veterans with advocacy organizations such as the American Legion, Vietnam Veterans of America, the […]

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November 5, 2014 | Jeff Getek

Riderwood to Host 2nd Annual Veterans Expo Nov. 7 (PHOTO)

Veterans Day provides Americans with the opportunity to say “thank you” to men and women who have served our nation in the armed forces. On Friday, Nov. 7, Riderwood will host its 2nd Annual Veterans Day Expo to commemorate the sacrifices of veterans and provide information to them and their families. With residents from Riderwood, […]

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