WARM HEARTH VILLAGE ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR
Saturday, March 28, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
The Village Center | 2387 Warm Hearth Drive, Blacksburg
Mark your calendars for a vibrant day of creativity and community at the Warm Hearth Village Arts & Crafts Fair! On Saturday, March 28, the Village Center will come alive with talented artists and makers from our campus and across the New River Valley.
This free community event is a wonderful opportunity to browse and shop a wide variety of handmade goods while supporting local artisans. Guests will discover unique pottery, beautifully crafted woodworking pieces, home décor and goods, stylish accessories, handcrafted soaps and candles, and much more. Whether you’re searching for a thoughtful gift or something special for yourself, you’re sure to find one-of-a-kind treasures.
Make a day of it! Our café will be open throughout the event, offering lunch and beverages available for purchase.
Bring your friends, family, and neighbors and join us for a fun and festive celebration of art, craftsmanship, and community at Warm Hearth Village.
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HOKIE SPIRIT IN ACTION: VT STUDENTS GIVE BACK
Sometimes the best ideas begin with simply listening. After volunteering with Rock Steady Boxing at Warm Hearth Village — a boxing-based exercise program designed specifically for people living with Parkinson’s disease — Virginia Tech Pamplin College of Business student John Hipes overheard a participant share that they wished they could attend a VT football game again, but that it had become too difficult. That moment sparked something bigger.
Now, John and his fellow Pamplin students are working to raise funds to secure an accessible, climate-controlled suite at a future Virginia Tech football game so our Rock Steady Boxing members can safely experience the excitement of Lane Stadium once again.
We are inspired by these students’ heart for service and their desire to give back in such a meaningful way. To learn more about the Hokie Legacy Seats project or to get involved, visit www.hokielegacy.com
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CONNECTIONS SERIES: EDUCATION, CONVERSATION & COMMUNITY
Warm Hearth Village invites you to join us at the Village Center for two upcoming Connections Series events designed to inform, empower, and bring our community together. These educational sessions are open to the public, and all are welcome.
Planning with Purpose: Smart Ways to Support What Matters Most
Tuesday, March 10 at 10:30 AM
Planning for the future doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Join Trevor Gray and Ray Judici for an educational and interactive session focused on basic financial and estate planning tools that help ensure your wishes are honored and provide peace of mind for your loved ones — while also supporting the causes close to your heart. This session is designed to inform, empower, and help you take meaningful steps toward creating a plan that secures your future. Please RSVP to Dominique at 540-443-3406.
Shifting the Dementia Landscape: What’s Changing and
What It Means for Care
Friday, March 20 at 2:00 PM
Join Brooke Gill, Senior Program Manager for the Central and Western Virginia Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, for an engaging conversation about how the experience of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias is changing. As more individuals are diagnosed earlier and seek education, autonomy, and meaningful engagement after diagnosis, this session will explore emerging trends such as early-stage support, brain health and risk reduction, and person-centered, strengths-based care — and what these shifts mean for individuals, families, and residential communities planning for the future.
Both events will be held at The Village Center, 2387 Warm Hearth Drive in Blacksburg. We hope you will join us for these meaningful conversations.
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NRV SENIOR GAMES
It’s time to lace up your sneakers and join the fun! The New River Valley Senior Games return April 26 through May 1, 2026, welcoming adults ages 50+ for a week of friendly competition, fitness, and fellowship. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or trying something new, beginners are always welcome.
Participants can choose from a wide variety of events including 5K Walk/Run, Bowling, Pickleball, Swimming, Track & Field, Bocce Ball, Billiards, Golf, Shuffleboard, and many more.
Registration fees are affordable — $10 for one event, $15 for two events, or $20 for unlimited events — with a registration deadline of March 27, 2026.
Registration packets are available by clicking here, and printed packets can also be picked up at the front desk of the Village Center, 2387 Warm Hearth Drive. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay active, connect with friends, and celebrate healthy aging in our community!
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SHOWCASE YOUR ART AT WARM HEARTH
Warm Hearth Village is launching a monthly rotating art exhibit in The Village Center — and we’re inviting residents, staff, and community artists to take part!
Each month will explore a theme or topic meaningful to the artist. Exhibits may feature a solo artist or a collaborative theme, and artists are encouraged to include a short statement sharing their inspiration and creative approach. Select three-dimensional works may also be displayed in the Village Center front case.
All artwork must be ready to hang (secure wire or cord attached) and labeled with title, artist name, medium, and price if applicable.
Interested? Email Mardy Baker at mbaker@warmhearth.com with a brief proposal and sample of your work.
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LEARNING ABOUT YOUR FOOD: READING LABELS WITH CONFIDENCE
Food labels aren’t meant to overwhelm you — they’re meant to empower you.
Start with the serving size, since every number reflects one portion. Check the calories for energy awareness, then scan the nutrients — aim to limit saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars, and look for higher amounts of fiber, Vitamin D, calcium, iron, and potassium.
Use the % Daily Value (%DV) as a quick guide:
5% or less is low, 20% or more is high.
Then flip to the ingredient list. As a general rule, simpler is often better. Foods with fewer ingredients — especially ones you recognize and can pronounce — tend to be less processed. Whole, familiar ingredients are usually a good sign.
Remember, healthy eating isn’t about perfection. It’s about awareness, balance, and making informed choices that work for you. The goal isn’t to scrutinize every bite — just to understand what you’re putting on your plate.
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YOU DON’T HAVE TO GRIEVE ALONE
Grief can feel isolating — but you don’t have to go through it alone. Warm Hearth Village offers supportive opportunities for connection and healing.
Monthly Bereavement Support Group
Tuesday, March 31 at 11 AM
The Village Center – 2387 Warm Hearth Drive, Blacksburg
A welcoming, confidential space led by hospice professionals. Sharing is optional. Listening is enough. This free group meets the last Tuesday of each month and is open to the community — you do not need to have been a Warm Hearth Hospice family to attend.
E-Motion Community Grief Group
April 26 – June 14 | Blacksburg
An 8-week, walking-based grief group for those who have experienced the death of a loved one. Led by a trained facilitator, participants gather weekly for movement, reflection, and meaningful connection.
Learn more and register at: emotion-mc.org/locations
At Warm Hearth at Home Hospice, our care extends beyond the bedside. If you’re exploring hospice or bereavement support for someone you love, we’re here to walk alongside you. Call us at (540) 443-3428.
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CUSTOMER SERVICE SUPER STARS
Congratulations to our Customer Service Super Stars! Perla Senter, Kenzie Franklin, and Colleen Kuzma
were nominated by their peers, residents, and family members for going above and beyond to provide outstanding customer service! Warm Hearth is focused on providing an excellent experience with every interaction by training around the STAR principles and rewarding employees for practicing them daily.
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WHERE WONDERLAND MEETS WARMTH
Showalter Center recently stepped into Wonderland with an Alice in Wonderland-themed celebration for Activity Professionals Week. Residents helped design centerpieces in advance, and the highlight of the week — a tea party featuring nine teas and sweet treats — filled the room with laughter and connection.
Behind the creativity is Life Enrichment Director Corynne Emerson, whose heart for meaningful engagement turns simple ideas into shared experiences.
That spirit of connection continues beyond special celebrations. For the past year and a half, Virginia Tech students Mily Baxter and Allie Barksdale have faithfully spent Friday afternoons painting nails and visiting with residents.
“I went to the head of the sociology department at VT to get my class moved so I could come to our weekly manicures,” Mily shared.
“The memories I have made at Warm Hearth are lifelong and I’ll cherish them forever,” added Allie.
From whimsical tea parties to weekly traditions, it’s these moments — and the dedicated volunteers and staff behind them — that make Showalter Center feel like home.
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