Activities & Events
Retirement affords time for the things you enjoy. VMRC has a strong life enrichment program designed to foster your cultural, intellectual, physical and social interests. Finding activities, programs and trips will be easy; the hard part will be deciding which ones to attend.
- Campus-Wide Activities Calendar
- Life Enrichment Program Calendar (Assisted Living)
- Life Enrichment Program Calendar (Complete Living Care/Transitional Care)
- Life Enrichment Memory Care Calendar (Assisted Living)
Lyceum
The Shenandoah Valley Lyceum provides intellectually diverse, continuing education opportunities for VMRC residents and staff and also members of the surrounding communities. The Lyceum attracts speakers and performers from all backgrounds and areas of study for educational lectures and performing arts. It is funded in part by the VMRC Shenandoah Valley Lyceum Endowment established to honor Karl and Millicent Stutzman. For program and ticket information, call 540-564-3625.
Golf Association
For some seniors, retirement is synonymous for golf. VMRC offers a recreational golf club April through October, taking advantage of some of the most scenic courses throughout the Shenandoah Valley. Contact our Wellness Center for membership details and tee times, (540) 574-3850.
There's also an annual golf tournament which benefits Memory Care at VMRC. The 2012 event made over $30,000 thanks to the support of our business sponsors and the 122 golfers who participated. The 2013 tournament is scheduled for July 19 at Heritage Oaks Golf Course. For more information, contact Janice Rhodes at 540-437-4306 or jrhodes@vmrc.org.
Sports Tournaments
There's never a dull moment at VMRC if you like sports. You’ll find someone always interested in golf, lawn bowling, shuffleboard, billiards or one of a variety of sports on the Wii gaming system.
Walking Trails
VMRC’s proximity to Eastern Mennonite University allows residents and guests to share popular walking trails. The terrain is easy and the location convenient; you’ll have no excuse not to exercise. If the weather interferes with your plans, take comfort knowing that VMRC’s level campus with mileage marked for walkers will keep you on track with your fitness.
Game Rooms
Gather with friends or come expecting to meet new friends at one of our two game rooms, complete with billiards tables. Residents and guests gather regularly for cards, games and conversation.
