Dreams of lounging on a beach in retirement may have been the goal for some people during their younger years. But the truth is, as we get older, we understand the importance of staying active — both mentally and physically — to keep ourselves happy and healthy.
In senior living communities across the greater Washington, D.C., area, residents have access to a variety of activities, events, and amenities that are designed with their needs and interests in mind in order to keep them engaged and thriving. This may include continuing education opportunities, artistic endeavors, guided fitness instruction and group classes, and social experiences, like game nights, walking groups, and organized trips. As you explore this collection of local senior living communities and consider those that are best suited for you, keep in mind the lifestyle you want to maintain in retirement and look for the amenities that will help you achieve your goals.
Local Partnerships Strengthen “The Art of Living Well” Programming at The Carnegie
Summer 2024 will herald the arrival of Gaithersburg, Maryland’s newest luxury retirement community, The Carnegie at Washingtonian Center.
This highly anticipated opening is preceded by a recent series of new partnership announcements that epitomize The Carnegie’s holistic approach to lifelong well-being, known as The Art of Living Well®.
The Carnegie has already secured more than 15 partnerships with cultural institutions, local artisans, and well-established health and well-being institutes that will provide residents with access to exclusive, custom- crafted experiences – both on and off campus. Each activity will be specially structured to support one or more of the nine dimensions of wellness in The Art of Living Well philosophy. For example, programming in conjunction with The Kennedy Center will include Sound Health Fridays at The Carnegie, which supports those with cognitive impairment by blending music therapy, memory care best practices, and occupational therapy.
One of the unique interactive experiences arising from the collaboration with the International Spy Museum is “Spy With Me,” designed for older adults living with dementia. This experience creatively integrates music and artifacts to explore historical spy stories. Recently, residents had the special opportunity to partake in an evening full of intrigue at the International Spy Museum.
The event included a captivating presentation by former CIA Director of Disguise, Jonna Mendez, followed by a multi-course spy-themed dinner where each dish held surprises, just like the covert world it emulated.
Through the Library of Congress, residents will have the opportunity to participate in unique educational experiences that support hands-on lifelong learning, such as assisting with digitizing records, including rare historical documents like John F. Kennedy’s Journal and the Veterans History Project, which focuses on archives on the Vietnam War.
Closer to home in Gaithersburg, the Carnegie is collaborating with Sarah’s Handmade Ice Cream & Treats in a first-time venture for the popular local brand. Through this partnership, residents will enjoy a hands-on opportunity to co-create a signature ice cream flavor. Similarly, residents will have the ability to craft their own coffee blend with Rustic Route Coffee and distinctive candle fragrances with Fig & Fire.
To round out The Carnegie’s commitment to The Art of Living Well philosophy, new partnerships with Prime IV and Woodhouse Spa will focus on residents’ health and well-being through a variety of IV therapy treatments, therapeutic spa treatments, and wellness programs, promoting relaxation and rejuvenation. Partnerships will also be woven into on-campus activities, with The Carnegie Literary Society collaborating with Politics & Prose and the Gaithersburg Book Festival. Additionally, culinary programs and tasting room experiences will be enriched through collaborations with Lone Oak Brewery and The Wine Concierge.
To experience The Carnegie lifestyle or learn more about becoming an exclusive Founding Member, schedule a personal tour of the two-bedroom model residence at The Carnegie Discovery Center in the heart of the Downtown Crown Shopping Center in Gaithersburg: 240-201-2797 or lifeatthecarnegie.com
Discover a Purposeful and Enriched Life With Goodwin Living
The only faith-based, not-for- profit senior living and healthcare organization rooted in Northern Virginia, Goodwin Living elevates purpose and fulfillment for adults ages 55 and up. Through diverse programming across its three senior living campuses — Goodwin House Alexandria, Goodwin House Bailey’s Crossroads and The View Alexandria by Goodwin Living the organization also creates opportunities for older adults to be champions of social good. From tutoring high school students in partnership with local public schools, such as Wakefield High School and Alexandria City High School, to making mats for people without homes in partnership with PathForward and tutoring immigrant team members for the U.S. citizenship exam, residents of Goodwin Living retirement communities are making the world around us a better and more welcoming place.
This call to make the world a better place inspired the Goodwin Living Citizenship Program. Supported by generous donors to the Goodwin Living Foundation, the Citizenship Program funds the application fees for immigrant team members and their family members who seek to become U.S. citizens. To date, more than 140 team members and 20 family members have earned their citizenship, and many of them benefited from being tutored by Goodwin Living residents who helped them prepare for the citizenship exam.
Partnerships with local organizations and businesses are another feature of Goodwin Living communities. Whether it’s brain health dinners with regional medical experts, equine therapy outings in partnership with Simple Changes Therapeutic Riding Center in Mason Neck, Va., or wine tastings with Chain Bridge Cellars in McLean, Va., residents of Goodwin Living communities experience the unexpected and enriching.
You are welcome to learn more about Goodwin Living and its campuses and healthcare services by calling 703.382.1469tel:7033821469, emailing Info@GoodwinLiving.org or visiting its website at GoodwinLiving.org.
The Fitzgerald of Palisades: Inspired Luxury Living in the Nation’s Capital
Tucked into the historic Palisades neighborhood in Northwest D.C., steps from Fletcher’s Cove and the Potomac River, The Fitzgerald is a Kisco Senior Living Signature community anticipated to open in late 2024, offering residences for independent and assisted living, as well as memory care.
The Fitzgerald, named for the author of the 1920s-era novel The Great Gatsby, is designed for discerning seniors who relish a slice of tranquility within Washington, D.C. Its character blends imaginative Art Deco-inspired interiors with a higher standard in senior living that encompasses exemplary hospitality. Residents will benefit from highly personalized service, elevated amenities, distinctive dining experiences, and the premium partnerships for which Kisco Signature properties are known.
Consistent with other Kisco Signature communities, The Fitzgerald of Palisades will embody The Art of Living Well® philosophy, a holistic approach to wellness that comprises several dimensions, such as intellectual, spiritual, vocational, physical, emotional, and social well-being. Self-guided and expert-led intellectual programming encourages residents to keep their minds engaged, whether learning a new hobby, mastering another language, or participating in meaningful discourse on a variety of topics.
Through ongoing learning programs, residents can broaden their culinary skills during a Kisco Culinary Academy cooking class or listen to a lecture led by one of the community’s museum or university partners. The Red Carpet Speaker Series® will bring in fascinating individuals, from best-selling authors and respected journalists to groundbreaking researchers and celebrities, to inspire and engage with the community in an intimate setting.
There will be ample opportunities to connect socially with other residents, including current events groups, poker and book clubs, and cultural excursions throughout Washington, D.C. Even before The Fitzgerald opens its doors later this year, the community has been and will continue to host regular events for soon-to-be- neighbors to meet and mingle.
Similar to The Carnegie at Washingtonian Center, which opens this summer in nearby Gaithersburg, Maryland, The Fitzgerald will provide residents with access to exclusive opportunities and sensory experiences through partnerships with local artisans and nationally recognized organizations, such as the Kennedy Center and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
Physical wellness is another core component of The Art of Living Well philosophy. Residents will have their pick of enriching activities to incorporate into their regular routine thanks to a robust monthly calendar of intellectual pursuits, group fitness classes, and special events, all complemented by leading-edge facilities, including a saltwater pool, fitness club, yoga studio, and spa.
On-site physical therapists will be available for one-on-one sessions to help residents with rehabilitation and any other fitness concerns they may have. Healthcare at The Fitzgerald will include on-site nursing and wellness monitoring, rehabilitation services (fees apply), and access to expert dieticians. Residents will also enjoy chauffeured transportation, a pet spa, and dedicated programming for grandchildren.
Call 202-221-8293 for more information or visit lifeatthefitzgerald.com and click on the Events tab to join an in-person conversation and learn more about The Art of Living Well at The Fitzgerald of Palisades.
Discover Engaged Living for Your Mind, Body, and Spirit at Ingleside
All three of Ingleside’s not-for-profit, CARF-accredited, SAGECare-certified Life Plan Communities offer residents a unique path to pursuing wellness and happiness. Discover their differences and exceptional lifestyle offerings.
Ingleside at Rock Creek
Ingleside at Rock Creek is located alongside D.C.’s beautiful Rock Creek Park and delivers an exceptional, engaging lifestyle with upscale offerings, modern amenities, and a Center for Healthy Living. A continuum of options is offered, including independent living, assisted living, memory support assisted living, social day club, home care, long-term care, and rehabilitation services. Call 202-629-0101 to schedule a personal tour.
Westminster at Lake Ridge
Westminster at Lake Ridge is nestled in a 62-acre natural sanctuary in Northern Virginia, including walking trails and two ponds. A continuum of living settings is available, including cottages and apartments in independent living, as well as on- site assisted living, skilled nursing, rehabilitation therapy, home care, a social day program, and a wellness clinic. The community’s Center for Healthy Living embraces wellness and provides an abundance of amenities and services, along with a variety of engaging events and programs. Call 571-341-7116 to schedule a personal tour.
Ingleside at King Farm
Wellness is a way of life at Ingleside at King Farm, which is made up of vibrant and engaged residents. This community is part of the highly desirable and conveniently walkable intergenerational King Farm neighborhood in Rockville, Maryland, with quick access to the cultural hub of Washington, D.C. Ingleside at King Farm offers a state-of-the-art Center for Healthy Living and a continuum of options, including independent living, assisted living, memory support assisted living, a social day program, home care, long- term care, and rehabilitation services. Call 240-220-9251 to schedule a personal tour.
The Future of Senior Living- it’s in The Virginian
The wait is over! The Virginian’s multi-million-dollar transformation is complete, and Northern Virginia’s premier senior living community has created an incomparable new standard for today’s more active seniors.
The moment you enter the grounds of The All-New Virginian, you’ll find yourself surrounded by a fresh, modern spirit and the kind of high-end amenities you would expect to find in an exclusive resort or a stylish boutique hotel. From our beautiful new outdoor patios to our range of casual eateries and chef-driven fine dining options, every aspect of The Virginian has been redesigned and reimagined to offer today’s older adults a truly engaging experience.
Hi-Tech Meets Hi-Style
The Virginian offers its residents a range of innovative features, from our state-of-the-art fitness center to our cutting-edge golf simulator to help you practice your drives and other high-touch high-tech innovations throughout the campus.
The Virginian also offers more ways to get your game on and your fitness levels up than ever before. From our beautifully landscaped walking paths to our all-new pickleball and bocce ball courts to our fitness programs, The Virginian now offers all the tools you need to stay fit and young at heart.
Whether you’re looking for a stunning new residence or an inspiring new lifestyle, The All- New Virginian delivers in every detail. To learn more about our newly completed renovations or to schedule a personal tour, call us at 703-223-8648 or visit liveatthevirginian.com today.
Distinctive Senior Living has Arrived in Fairfax- Woodleigh Chase is Now Open!
For distinctive retirement living, look no further than Woodleigh ChaseSM, the premier senior living community now open in Fairfax. Enjoy a variety of stylish floor plans, exciting amenities, and services to enhance your health and well- being—all in a location you love! It’s all about location.
Enjoy the beauty and privacy of our 42-acre campus, nestled within the quiet neighborhoods of Kings Park West and conveniently located just three miles from George Mason University. Bike or stroll along beautiful, winding walking paths; relax in a colorful courtyard; and experience unique and delightful dining with friends and neighbors.
You’re just minutes away from both picturesque parks and attractions in the Fairfax area, including dining, shopping, entertainment, and more.
Get the most out of your retirement At Woodleigh Chase, you gain more than a stylish and spacious new apartment home. You gain a host of friends and neighbors in a community with amenities and services to help you thrive.
Stay active and enjoy countless opportunities to explore hobbies, entertainment, education, and more. The on-site medical center is just steps from your door, and security staff trained in emergency response is just moments away.
Woodleigh Chase is vibrant, worry- free living at its best!
Don’t wait to learn more!
Only a limited number of apartment homes remain. Call 1-844-374-5783 or visit WoodleighChase.com for your free brochure.
Asbury Methodist Village: “Where You Live Can Make All the Difference.”
“Whatever you think you want, think about doing even more,” says Barbara Harbison. “Because that’s what Asbury is all about.”
Welcome to Asbury Methodist Village.
Asbury offers unmatched programs and amenities — including a partnership with Montgomery County schools, resident-run continuing ed, and a well-being and brain health center complete with boxing and a climbing wall.
Asbury is situated on 134 acres with a large, wooded Wildlife Preserve. And with more than 800 welcoming residents, hundreds of clubs and programs running the gamut from arts, to computers, to youth advocacy, it’s a place with room to grow.
Here’s how a few other Asbury residents describe their decision:
“Where you live can make all the difference. Asbury has green pastures, lovely flowering trees and ponds with walkways. Maintenance is taken care of by excellent associates, giving us more time for walking, swimming, and exercising, getting a bite with friends and enjoying cultural programs and movies in the theater. We looked at other communities, but nothing was as nice!”
“Asbury has exceeded all my expectations. The variety of opportunities is unlimited. We have made many new friends. We’ve restarted yoga, attend Keese School lectures, and find that there are more things going on than we have time for each day.”
Asbury Methodist Village offers dozens of apartment styles, Courtyard Homes, and Villas all customizable.
On-site health services provide future peace of mind. Asbury proudly holds SAGECARE platinum certification as an LGBTQ-friendly community.
Visit AsburyMethodistVillage.org or call 301-820-7349.
Falcons Landing Offers Health and Happiness to Those Who’ve Served
Falcons Landing, an upscale, CARF- accredited retirement community in Potomac Falls, is just a short ride from Metro Washington, D.C. Designed for seniors with military and government backgrounds, Falcons Landing offers the chance to retire in style among peers who have a common bond of service to our country.
The Johnson Center at Falcons Landing is ranked among the best nursing homes in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, receiving a five out of five rating for Short-Term Rehabilitation. Falcons Landing is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a “2023-24 Best Independent Living Community” and “2023-24 Best Continuing Care Retirement Community” in the annual ratings awarded for “2023-24 Best Senior Living.”
Among other accolades, this Life Plan Community was recently recognized by Newsweek as one of “America’s Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities 2024” and was voted a “2023 Best Retirement Community” in the Northern Region and “2023 Best of” finalist in Loudoun County in two local reader surveys.
Falcons Landing offers a full calendar of social events and activities, as well as a limitless array of resort- style activities, unbeatable wellness opportunities, lifelong learning classes, and world-class dining right on campus. Serving the community for over 27 years, this nonprofit community leaves rank at the door, allowing all residents to enjoy the common bond of service on their next adventure. Contact 703-783-2831 or visit falconslanding.org.
Elevated Living for Ages 60+ at Shenandoah Valley Westminster-Canterbury
For active seniors 60 and better, being a resident of Shenandoah Valley Westminster-Canterbury feels like living at a resort. New, move-in ready Villa apartments offer maintenance- free living with an endless availability of events and activities, on-site restaurants for times you’d rather not cook, and access to amenities that will keep your body and mind vibrant, like a library, pool, fitness center, and art studio.
The first phase of the new Villa construction was completed last year and welcomed new residents in the fall. Phase two is well underway, and a limited number of Villa apartments are available from both phases. These spacious residences feature open floor plans, high-end finishes, stainless kitchen appliances, in-suite washers and dryers, designer light fixtures and ceiling fans, private patios or balconies, and more.
Shenandoah Valley Westminster-Canterbury’s location is ideal for those who want to live in the countryside, but just a short drive to Washington, D.C, and within a stone’s throw of a town rich in history and museums (Winchester, Virginia). Residents are just 30 miles from the entrance to Shenandoah National Park, which means easy access to hiking and panoramic overlooks, canoeing and tubing opportunities on the river, and scenic trips down Skyline Drive. There are also golf courses nearby, and that’s in addition to the community’s own putting green. You also don’t need to leave campus to enjoy well- maintained wooded walking trails, which are pet friendly, in addition to a large fenced-in dog park.
If you’re interested in touring the community and speaking with a sales counselor, call 540-665-5914 to schedule an appointment.
Find Your Sweet Spot
At Acts Retirement-Life Communities, residents will find a vibrant lifestyle on a variety of scenic campuses offering superb amenities, a maintenance-free lifestyle, and great new friends eager to help celebrate all the best that retirement can be.
An array of residence options, including apartments, cottages, and villas are available at campuses in Maryland and Delaware, so you can live the life you’ve dreamed at the scale and the style you’ve been looking for. On-campus amenities include delicious dining, wellness, performing arts centers, on-site health care, and a host of outdoor pursuits to explore. Best of all, Acts is proud to offer Acts Life Care® – a unique benefit that brings together a multifaceted focus on living well with the support of a full continuum of quality care. This makes a move to an Acts community not only the smartest financial decision you can make for your future, but a gift to yourself and your loved ones.
Learn more about how you can live the life you love at an Acts community by visiting in person. Please call 877-956-2937 or visit AboutActs.com/Senior-Living.
Sunrise of McLean Village: Vibrant Senior Living
Situated off Chain Bridge Road in a convenient McLean, Virginia, location, Sunrise of McLean Village provides personalized assisted living and memory care. Opened less than a year ago, the community is surrounded by green spaces and features beautiful outdoor living areas, elevated interior design, light-filled social spaces, and spacious suites.
The community’s team members get to know residents on a personal level, allowing them to provide compassionate care that is tailored to their unique needs and abilities. In addition to assisted living, Sunrise of McLean Village provides expert memory care to residents living with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other forms of memory loss.
Residents choose from a variety of ways to spend their time. They can stay engaged with purposeful programs that focus on areas such as art, fitness, music, and continued learning. Activities include group workout classes, book club, and wine and cheese socials, which help residents connect and stay active. Residents also enjoy getting pampered in the massage room and hair and nail salon. In addition, the community offers programming to memory care residents that fosters cognitive stimulation in small-group and one-to-one settings.
Sunrise of McLean Village is proud to offer not only best-in-class care, but also a vibrant lifestyle. To learn more about the community and schedule a personal tour, you can call 703-286-2095 or visit SunriseMcLeanVillage.com.
