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Covenant Woods Voted Best of Virginia
We are ecstatic to announce that Virginia Living’s annual “Best of Virginia” issue has named Covenant Woods as one of this year’s Best Retirement Communities. Covenant Woods placed in the top three for Retirement Living within the Central Virginia region. For 12...
Mike Scheff, Director of Dining Services, Receives the Vision Award
Covenant Woods is proud to announce that Mike Scheff, Director of Dining Services, received the Vision Award at LeadingAge Virginia’s annual conference held in Norfolk, VA. LeadingAge Virginia is an association of not-for-profit...
Virginia Home Grown – PBS
Virginia Home Grown is a local television series on VPM PBS hosted and co-produced by Peggy Singlemann, Owner, RVA Gardener LLC, and Director Emeritus of Horticulture, Maymont Foundation. Co-Hosts include Randy Battle, Amyrose Foll, Serome Hamlin, Jen Naylor, Dr....
Honor Flight Veterans supported by Covenant Woods Guild
The Honor Flight Network is a national non-profit organization built to celebrate America’s veterans and their sacrifices by inviting them to see the memorials in Washington, D.C., all expenses paid. This trip allows veterans to share stories and experiences with...
J. Edwin Givens Fund Awards 16 Scholarships
The J. Edwin Givens Scholarship fund supports deserving staff who choose to continue their education. On Thursday, March 16, 2023, the newest scholarship recipients were awarded. Sixteen employees were granted awards that will allow them to continue their...
Opening Minds Through Art
Over the past six months, Covenant Woods participated in the award-winning program Opening Minds through Art (OMA). OMA is an intergenerational art program for seniors that provides opportunities for creative self-expression and social engagement. Over the course of...
The Honor of CARF Accreditation
In 2020, the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) recognized Covenant Woods, a Life Plan Community located in Mechanicsville, with its third consecutive five-year accreditation. As one of fifteen CARF-accredited retirement communities...
Covenant Woods Voted Category Winner for Best Retirement Community in Virginia Living’s “Best of Virginia” Magazine
The 11th annual Virginia Living's "Best of Virginia" series hit newsstands just over a month ago, and Covenant Woods is once again listed as "the best." With the utmost excitement, we are grateful to announce that Covenant Woods has been awarded 1st place for Best...
Welcoming Jett Black, Covenant Woods’ Chief Petting Officer
“It is amazing how much love and laughter they bring into our lives and even how much closer we become with each other because of them.” – John Grogan, American Journalist. Covenant Woods has recently created a new role among our Leadership team. This position...