We are profoundly grateful for the support provided by donors who have made planned gifts to our community. Through their generosity, they create meaningful legacies for future generations. Here are some of their stories.

Ida May and Bob Mantel

Investing in What Comes Next: A Legacy Gift With Lasting Impact

Ida May and Bob Mantel
Since moving to IRC nearly six years ago, they have volunteered on key resident committees, contributed their professional expertise, and built deep relationships across campus.
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(L to R) Robert Marcus and Mark Eisner

Music As a Lifeline: Finding Connection and Joy

Cindy Chance & Ruth Cogen
At Ingleside at Rock Creek (IRC), the Music & Wellbeing Program, expanded through support from the 2025 IRC Gala, brings music into daily life to support emotional, cognitive, and social well-being for all residents.
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Gretchen Willson and Bill Hoffman

Senior Health & Fitness Week

Gretchen Willson & Bill Hoffman
Senior Health & Fitness Week is one of the most energizing events of the spring season at Ingleside at Rock Creek (IRC) and is made possible through philanthropic support.
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Amy Hewes

Designed with Intention: Launching Memory Support Assisted Living

Amy Hewes
At Westminster at Lake Ridge (WLR), the launch of Memory Support Assisted Living represents both the fulfillment of a long-term vision and the power of philanthropic partnership.
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Learning Together: Resident-Led ESL Tutoring Strengthens Community

Peggy Gaertner, Sandra Eichorn, Zulma Keynton, and Nancy Schefelbine
At Westminster at Lake Ridge (WLR), community extends well beyond shared meals and life enrichment programs. It comes to life in classrooms, quiet study sessions, and one-on-one conversations between residents and employees.
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Bill Spengler, Mary Allen Sawtelle, Jane MacDuff, and Bill Ewens

Pickleball: A Game Changer

Bill Spengler, Mary Allen Sawtelle, Jane MacDuff, and Bill Ewens
Pickleball at Westminster at Lake Ridge took a major leap forward in 2025, transforming a popular pastime into a vibrant, multi-use outdoor destination.
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Kenya Bryant

A Promise Kept: How the Resident Supporting Fund Makes Home for Life Possible

Kenya Bryant
At each Ingleside campus, community is built on a simple promise: No resident will ever be forced to leave their home because they have outlived their financial resources through no fault of their own.
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(L to R) Dr. Roslyn Sellman and Rabbi Joseph Messinger

Rooted in Meaning: The Spiritual Life Endowment

Dr. Roslyn Sellman
Supported by resident philanthropy, the Spiritual Life Endowment provides long-term stability for worship services, chaplaincy, interfaith dialogue, and programs that invite reflection, justice, and action.
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