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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...
Covenant Woods: Creating Connections Through Cutting Edge Technology
A new form of communication was introduced to the Covenant Woods community just a few months ago and has shifted the landscape for ease of access to information ever since. CATIE - Communication & Access To Information Everywhere, was distributed to the...
Covenant Woods Awarded Virginia Living’s Best of 2021
We are thrilled 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 Homes within this region of Virginia. ...
A Pandemic Story: Making a Difference at Covenant Woods One Packet of Tissues at a Time
by Jean Wright, Vice President of The Guild Question: What do packets of tissues, 55 bottles of nail polish, 40 pairs of scissors, and bars of Dove soap have in common? Answer: During a pandemic, they meant everything to the residents of Manor East! These are just a...
Woodhouse Catering
The secret’s out; the food at Covenant Woods is something special! Since Fireside Grill has opened to the public, word is quickly spreading about the unique, farm-to-table menu. Now, Covenant Woods is proud to present its newest endeavor, Woodhouse Catering! Beginning...
Welcoming Thom Wright, President & CEO
Covenant Woods Welcomes New CEO and President, Thom Wright. After an extensive, nation-wide search, the Covenant Woods Board of Directors is pleased to announce Thom Wright as the new President and CEO of Covenant Woods. Thom joined the Covenant Woods team on August...
Director Spotlight: Erin Melton
Erin Melton, Director of Sales Erin serves as the Director of Marketing and Sales and joined the leadership team in 2021. She is originally from Pennsylvania and graduated from Mercyhurst University in Erie, PA. Erin has 20 years of experience in senior living...
John Dwyer, President and CEO to retire from Covenant Woods in Mechanicsville.
Covenant Woods announced on January 28, 2021 that John Dwyer, the Community’s President and CEO, will retire effective July 31, 2021. With a BS in business administration from Bridgewater College and an MBA from JMU, Dwyer has served in his current role since December...
A Taste of Covenant Woods
Volunteers came together this spring to collect and create, “A Taste of Covenant Woods” cookbook a collection of more than 200 recipes. In addition to recipes the cookbook captures the history and spirit of Covenant Woods. Order your copy today by clicking the donate...