Riderwood In The Press

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Riderwood Couple ‘make the best use of their lives’ by Moving to the Erickson Senior Living Community Sooner than Later

August 2, 2018 Silver Spring, MD -- Moving to Riderwood was one of the best decisions Melissa and Paul Pumphrey have ever made. The only thing that topped it was moving sooner rather than later—while they're young, active, and able to take advan...

Erickson Senior Living's Newly-Launched Website Makes User Experience Easier & Integrates a National Network of Sites

May 17, 2016 Catonsville, Maryland--Erickson Living's newly-launched website, www.EricksonLiving.com, makes user experience easier and more enjoyable while integrating a national network of sites. Erickson Living is the developer and manager o...

Gary Hibbs Named Executive Director of Riderwood

March 14, 2016 Silver Spring, Maryland—Riderwood, the Erickson Living retirement community, named Gary D. Hibbs as its Executive Director. With Erickson Living since 1995, Hibbs has most recently served as the Executive Director of Oak Crest, a ...

Lesley Easton Will Be Riderwood’s 23-Year Old Resident

February 26, 2016 Silver Spring, Maryland—With a spirit of adventure still in her eyes and the love for family always in her heart, Ms. Lesley Easton is about to celebrate a milestone birthday. The resident of Riderwood retirement community will tu...

Scorecard Collection Tells the Story of Glenn Greenwood’s Passion for Golf

February 23, 2016 Silver Spring, Maryland—There are 34,011 golf courses in the world, according to a report released in 2015 by the National Golf Foundation. Upon visiting Glenn Greenwood's apartment home, it is fair to ask if he has seen them all....

Riderwood’s Mel Krupin Honored for Hospitality Career

February 1, 2016 Silver Spring, Maryland—Last fall, Peter Franchot, the Comptroller of Maryland, paid a visit to Riderwood retirement community to present a certificate of recognition to resident Mel Krupin. The moment was more than just a photo o...

Riderwood Pickleball Group Receives International Spotlight

January 26, 2016 Silver Spring, Maryland--According to the USA Pickleball Association, more than 2.4 million people participate in the paddle sport that combines elements of tennis and badminton. With its flexibility as an indoor or outdoor game, ...

Riderwood Residents Get “Inside the Numbers” Analysis of Political Polling

January 15, 2016 Silver Spring, Maryland—As the calendar turns to 2016, Marylanders are focusing on a year that promises to be filled with politics. The presidential campaign and the race for a U.S. Senate seat are dominating news headlines and ki...

A Milestone Year for Paulette Goodman’s Advocacy Efforts

December 7, 2015 Silver Spring, Maryland—For Paulette Goodman, Friday, June 26 began as a typical day at her residence at Riderwood retirement community. In the morning, she ate breakfast and checked her computer's inbox. But later, she began rece...

Riderwood Announces Hiring of Jennifer Hill to Realty & Moving Services Team

October 22, 2015 Silver Spring, MD—Riderwood, the Erickson Living retirement community, announced the hiring of Mrs. Jennifer Hill to its highly successful realty & moving services team. Mrs. Hill will serve as a personal moving consultant, jo...

Riderwood Employees Have Opportunities to Give Back

October 15, 2015 Silver Spring, MD—Residents and employees of Riderwood retirement community are encouraged to seek opportunities to live the company's mission to "…share our gifts to create communities that celebrate life." The end result is tens...

Riderwood Hosts Preview Event for New Voting System

September 24, 2015 Silver Spring, MD—The campaign for the nation's highest office is well underway as Marylanders lean about presidential candidates from both parties. Next year, those casting ballots in Montgomery County and Prince George's County ...

Game, Set, Match! Riderwood Residents Compete in Annual Tennis Tourney

September 11, 2015 Silver Spring, MD—While the eyes of the tennis world were focused on the U.S. Open in Flushing Meadows, New York, six residents of Riderwood displayed their competitive spirit closer to home. They played in the Erickson Living Ann...

Creation of Scroll Offers Insight into Faith, Identity for Riderwood Jewish Community

September 3, 2015 Silver Spring, MD—Resident members of the Riderwood Jewish Community made a spiritual journey this summer without leaving the 120-acre campus they call home. With the guidance of artist and wife team Barry and Marlene Goldstein, J...

Riderwood Residents Show There’s “Opportunity” in Activity

August 26, 2015 Silver Spring, MD—While the month of August is synonymous with relaxation, residents of Riderwood were able to "Jump into Summer, Dive into Opportunities" during a unique event. On August 21, the Erickson Living retirement communi...

Riderwood Recognized in Top 20 of Healthiest Employers in Greater Washington

August 21, 2015 Silver Spring, MD—Riderwood was named as one of the Healthiest Employers in Greater Washington for 2015 in an annual competition sponsored by the Washington Business Journal. The awards reception was held on August 13 in Crystal C...

Record-Setting Participation Highlights 2015 Mah Jongg Tourney at Riderwood

August 17, 2015 SILVER SPRING, MD—Enthusiasts traveled from as far as Pennsylvania to make the 8th Annual Riderwood Mah Jongg Tournament a record-setting event. All told, 148 players entered the five-round competition at the Erickson Living retir...

Hats Off to Resident Volunteers of Riderwood!

April 20, 2015 Silver Spring, MD—National Volunteer Appreciation Week is dedicated to saying "thank you" to millions of volunteers across the nation. On Friday, April 17, employees of Riderwood went a step further with a tip of the cap to its re...

Riderwood Goes Red for Women

February 10, 2015 SILVER SPRING, MD—As a retired nurse educator from the University of District of Columbia, Barbara Baskerville knows that health awareness saves lives. "Being informed about your health is a powerful tool," stated Ms. Baskerville,...

Erickson Senior Living Goes “Tech-Savvy” with New Digital App

November 14, 2014 Research reflects that seniors today are becoming more connected than ever, and have a strong interest in digital technologies and applications that can easily connect them with community services and programs. Based on this under...