Linda Case, a resident of SVWC, specializes in fanciful mixed media. After a career rooted in left-brain consulting, she is now focused full-time on designing and crafting worlds of fantasy and whimsy. What sets her work apart is that viewers can interpret it from their unique experiences, making each piece a personal journey. What a treat to behold! Linda's creations are also in the display cases across from the gift shop.

An opening reception for "Love Affair with Color" will be held on Saturday, September 6, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. All are welcome to view the fun, colorful works any day between 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. at 300 Westminster-Canterbury Dr.

SVWC's Music Therapist, Abigail D'Arcangelis, and Christine Ristano, Speech Therapist, will be hosting a support group for caregivers of individuals with any type of Dementia. The group meets on the first Thursday of each month from 11 a.m. - Noon on SVWC's campus. The public is invited to participate. Should you have questions or want more details, feel free to contact Mrs. D'Arcangelis at adarcangelis@svwc.org / 540-542-0656 or Christine Ristano at cristano@svwc.org / 540-665-5982.

Started in 2020 as a first of its kind in our area, the Memory Café is a safe and comfortable space where care partners and their loved ones living with any type of dementia can gather to socialize, play games, and enjoy activities together. Experience community, laughter, and conversation with others navigating similar changes and make new memories together.

‍This is a FREE event hosted by SVWC, on the second Monday of each month. NOTE: The location has changed from previous years to The Espresso Bar and Cafe' in downtown Winchester. For additional details, contact Donielle Weatherholtz-Palmer at dpalmer@svwc.org.

What happens when passionate people come together? Find out at our "Taste and Tour" on Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 10:30 a.m. Experience the vibrant connections of our Life Plan Community firsthand. Enjoy a tasty lunch and explore our beautiful grounds. With a limited number of move-in-ready Villa apartments, now's the perfect time to plan your summer move and join our thriving community. RSVP today!

Call 540-665-5914 or visit www.svwc.org/villatours to register.

The event is sponsored by Carroll Construction.

Songwriter, Folksinger, guitarist, fiddler, and songwriter, Kate MacLeod returns with her “Mind the Gap” quartet to present “Neo-Traditional Americana” music. This will be on Friday evening, September 19, in the Bistro Concert Series. Kate has a following in Europe and in the western USA. Now Westminster-Canterbury is helping her become better known here in the East. Her quartet features Paul Hammerton on guitar and vocals; Jonathan Bryant on double bass, and Mathew Metz on mandolin and harmony vocals.

This is their third appearance in the Bistro. Kate and Paul have also appeared previously with the Newtown String Band. High-quality musicianship is the quartet’s hallmark, with an emphasis on vocal harmony. Critics have praised Kate’s voice as comparable to Emmylou Harris. Some are reminded of Joan Baez. Others liken her to Kate Wolf. One critic said her voice is “a sound that fills you up like food for the soul.” They play a variety of instruments, including fiddle, mandolin, guitar, bass, and dulcimer. Their renditions recreate traditional, old-time, and popular music that has been heard in the Valley as far back as colonial times.

The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $10 (cash only, please) at the door. The public is most welcome, and Atlantic Union Bank sponsors the series. For more information, call (540) 665-0156.