THE LEGACY FUND FOR EXCELLENCE: BUILDING WHAT’S NEXT, TOGETHER
At Warm Hearth Village, care goes beyond today—it’s about shaping a brighter future where seniors can thrive. The Legacy Fund for Excellence supports our most pressing needs, from expanding services and amenities to providing charitable care, wellness programs, transportation, and critical facility improvements.
Every unrestricted gift fuels innovation, strengthens our community, and ensures that seniors live fully and with dignity.
“Having the resources to support our strategic priorities is invaluable. Whether we are launching new programs, providing charitable care or addressing unforeseen challenges, the Legacy Fund ensures we can continue delivering high-quality services and amenities. Thank you for securing our future with your support of the Legacy Fund for Excellence.”
— William Lester, President & CEO of Warm Hearth Village
Together, we are shaping the future of aging. Your gift to the Legacy Fund for Excellence expands access to care, reimagines aging and enriches lives—today and for generations to come. Thank you for helping fuel the future of Warm Hearth Village.
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WARM HEARTH AT HOME HOSPICE: IT'S ABOUT LIVING
Hospice care is not about dying—it is about caring for living people with a focus on quality of life. At Warm Hearth at Home Hospice, we provide the physical, emotional, and spiritual support needed for the time remaining. The best hospice care relieves pain, preserves dignity, restores peace, and gives families back a sense of control—allowing patients to focus on a meaningful life during the journey with a life-limiting illness.
We gently guide families through the changes that may occur, easing fear of the unknown and helping loved ones feel present and comforted. And our care doesn’t stop there. Through our Grief and Bereavement Support, we walk with families for up to 13 months after a loss. With calls, visits, resources, remembrance events, and referrals for children and adults, no one has to grieve alone.
If you or someone you love is in need of hospice, call (540) 443-3418 or email cfecteau@warmhearth.org to learn more.
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HUCKLEBERRY HAPPENINGS
Join us at the Huckleberry Café for great food, live music, and a warm community vibe—open to residents and the public, with no reservations needed. All events take place at the Village Center, located at 2387 Warm Hearth Dr., Blacksburg. Call ahead for pickup or delivery at (540) 443-3801!
FABULOUS FRIDAY BREAKFAST BUFFET
Fridays • 8 to 11 AM • $7.95
Start your Fridays off right with our full breakfast buffet, featuring eggs, chef's choice protein, fresh fruit, and hot coffee or tea.
Add orange juice for $1.00 or a specialty coffee drink for $1.50. Mimosas and Irish Coffee are also available!
Friday Themes:
Oct. 3 – Eggs Benedict
Oct. 10 – Hashbrown Casserole
Oct. 17 – Movie & Brunch: Omelets Made to Order & Spooky Breakfast Buffet
Buffet 8–11 AM | Movie at 10 AM: Hocus Pocus
Oct. 24 – Biscuits & Gravy
Oct. 31 – Pumpkin Pancakes
MAGIC MONDAY DINNERS & MUSIC
Mondays • 3 to 5 PM • $7.95 Dinner Specials
Come for the food, stay for the fun! Enjoy live music, community conversation, and themed dinner specials.
Monday, October 6
Bobby Parker plays requests and original songs!
Dinner Special: Chicken & Dumplings with Fresh Salad
CAFÉ NIGHTS
Thursday, Oct. 9 • 5 to 7 PM
Café Nights Dinner Menu & Bar after Story Hour Happy Hour.
Friday, Oct. 24 • 7 to 11 PM
Virginia Tech vs. California Golden Bears Football Party
Watch the game on the big projector screen in the National Bank’s Tall Oaks Hall! Cash bar and tailgate menu available beginning at 7 PM, featuring boneless wings, chili, nachos, and more.
Thursday, Oct. 30 • 5 to 7 PM
Café Halloween Ball & Costume Contest Happy Hour
Come to our spooky happy hour! Costume contest, haunted photo opportunities, entertainment & dancing, and the crowning of Mr. & Mrs. Happily Haunted. Menu includes carved roast beef, Halloween appetizers, spooky cupcakes, and frosty potion slushies.
$12.95 for dinner buffet (purchase not required to join the fun!)
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PADDLES UP! PICKLEBALL FOR BEGINNERS
Ready to try the sport everyone’s talking about? Pickleball is fast, fun, and easy to learn—no experience required.
Join us for a new beginners class every Saturday at 10 AM at the Fitness Center. You’ll learn the basics—serves, scoring, and strategy—while getting a great workout and meeting new friends.
Please bring your own paddle (and we’ll supply the fun!). Just wear comfy shoes and come ready to play.
For more information about our Fitness Center and other fun classes, contact (540) 443-3474.
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FALL FOR GOOD NUTRITION
As the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to change, fall is the perfect season to refresh your plate with flavors that are both nourishing and comforting. Here are a few simple ways to make the most of the season’s bounty:
Soups to Savor
Hearty, veggie-forward soups are a great way to add fiber and nutrients. Try experimenting with beans, leafy greens, or root vegetables—and make it fun with a “soup party,” where everyone shares their favorite recipe.
Roasted Roots
Sweet potatoes, beets, and carrots are at their best this time of year. Roast them together for a colorful side dish that brightens the table and boosts your nutrient intake.
Cozy Sips
A warm cup of tea or spiced drink can be both soothing and hydrating. Herbal teas and seasonal flavors like cinnamon or ginger add comfort with every sip.
Boost Your Immunity
Cold and flu season is here, but food can help! Load up on immunity-boosting choices like ginger, spinach, oranges, red bell peppers, and hearty oats to keep your body strong.
Try This: Build a Fall Charcuterie Board
For a fun, festive twist, put together a fall-inspired charcuterie board to share with friends or family. Mix sweet and savory for balance:
Apple slices with warm caramel dip
Roasted sweet potato wedges drizzled with peanut butter and dark chocolate
Cheese cubes and whole grain crackers
Roasted pumpkin seeds or spiced nuts
Fresh figs, pears, or grapes
It’s colorful, delicious, and packed with nutrients—perfect for gatherings or just a cozy night in.
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VIRGINIA TECH HOMECOMING PARADE & FIREWORKS
Celebrate the spirit of Virginia Tech with this year’s Homecoming Parade on Friday, Oct. 3 from 6:30–8 p.m. The parade will travel through campus and Downtown Blacksburg, featuring student organizations, businesses, and campus celebrities showing their Hokie pride.
The evening ends on the Drillfield with a spectacular fireworks show you won’t want to miss!
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ASSISTED LIVING WEEK WAS AN ADVENTURE!
This September, both The Willows at Kroontje Health Care Center and Showalter Center went all out to celebrate Assisted Living Week—making residents feel loved and ready for adventure!
At The Willows, the “Passport to Adventure” theme took residents around the world without leaving home. Each day brought a new destination: an American road trip, Italian opera and mask-making, a royal English tea, a lively Mexican fiesta, and a grand finale international fair with games, treats, and “passport” stamps from every stop.
Meanwhile, Showalter Center went “WILD in the Jungle” with safari sundaes, mini golf, jungle trivia, and even animal encounters from Mill Mountain Zoo! Residents enjoyed movie night with The Jungle Book, a special dinner out at The Farmhouse, and a thrilling trip to Fort Chiswell Animal Park to feed camels, ostriches, and zebras up close.
A heartfelt thank you to our life enrichment teams for their creativity and dedication. They made this year’s Assisted Living Week truly unforgettable, filled with laughter, adventure, and joy.
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