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Riderwood Residents Using Technology Now More than Ever

September 17, 2019 Digital devices, apps and social media support community's active, engaged retirement lifestyle Silver Spring, MD -- Riderwood , an Erickson Living developed and managed community in Silver Spring, MD, offers options for residents...

Get to know… Riderwood Resident Sulocha Fernandopulle

September 16, 2019 Silver Spring, MD—Sulocha Fernandopulle, a resident at Riderwood, an Erickson Living developed and managed community in Silver Spring, MD, has lived at Riderwood for 6 years and is involved with many groups and activities at Rider...

Planning for a Secure Retirement at Riderwood

July 2, 2019 Traditional concerns of home ownership replaced with maintenance-free living Silver Spring, MD - Financial security is one of the cornerstones of a fulfilling retirement. A Gallup poll taken in 2018 noted that 78% of retirees repo...

Riderwood’s Lori Hamilton Named a Leader of the Year by Erickson Senior Living

March 19, 2019 Silver Spring, MD—Lori Hamilton, Director of Continuing Care, Riderwood, an Erickson Living developed and managed community in Silver Spring, MD, was named Leader of the Year for 2018 by Erickson Living. The recognition is given t...

Executive Chef at Riderwood has a Deep Rooted Love for Culinary Arts

March 14, 2019 His Passion for Cooking Motivates Him to Learn More Everyday Silver Spring, MD - Riderwood Executive Chef Chad Wisner's success as a chef is deep rooted in his true love for the culinary arts and his passion for teaching and mento...

Lori Simpson Named Director of Resident Life at Riderwood

January 31, 2019 Simpson will oversee a variety of departments at Riderwood Silver Spring, MD – Riderwood, an Erickson Living developed and managed community in Silver Spring, MD, has named Lori Simpson, Director of Resident Life. In this role, Si...

Riderwood Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Wellness Center

December 4, 2018 State of the art fitness and aquatic center will be two-stories Silver Spring, MD – On Friday, November 30, Riderwood, an Erickson Living retirement community in Silver Spring, MD, held a ceremonial groundbreaking for the construc...

It’s A Family Affair at Riderwood

November 27, 2018 The Longwell's son's experience working at Riderwood and for Erickson Living influenced their decision to move there Silver Spring, MD – A month before Thanksgiving, Jason Longwell's washer and dryer went on the fritz. As any home...

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 ...