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Meet Francine Smith, Culpepper Garden Assisted Living Resident
“Culpepper Garden is the best thing that has happened to my mother in her life,” says Shirl Smith, youngest daughter of Francine Smith. After living in Culpepper Garden independent living for seven years, Francine began having memory problems and the family was concerned for her health and ability to care for herself. Francine was reluctant…
Read MoreMeet Tesfaye Yemane, Culpepper Garden Independent Living Resident
Tesfaye Yemane moved to Culpepper Garden in 2012 and works as a salesman at Koons Arlington Toyota. As a participant in his Koons’ Fit & Healthy Challenge employee program Tesfaye walked 1.04 million steps in 90 days earlier this year. Although the competition is over Tesfaye continues to wake at 5:30 am most mornings and…
Read MoreMeet Julia Astrid Kierig, Culpepper Garden Independent Living Resident
Julia, a gracious lady, has lived at Culpepper Garden for seven years and loves being here; she says, “I call it my home.” Julia was born in Oruro, Bolivia, the youngest of five children of a German father who was in the mining business, and a Bolivian mother. Julia attended a German school until high…
Read MoreMeet Dee Bivens, Culpepper Garden Independent Living Resident
Where to begin with Dee Bivens — she is such an active lady! Residents know her as the wonderful person who plays the piano in the Solarium every Tuesday evening. She also plays for Assisted Living residents twice a month. Dee first discovered the piano at age 6 when she stayed with a neighbor while…
Read MoreThank You MLK Day Volunteers!
Thank you to the 120+ MLK Day Volunteers Who participated in indoor and outdoor activities! See more photos on Facebook
Read MoreMeet Greg, Culpepper Garden Resident
Greg, the President of our Resident Association, is a vital part of the Culpepper Garden community. He was fortunate to find a home at Culpepper Garden and remain here in the Arlington community where he lived and worked for over 40 years. Greg graduated with a Bachelor’s of Art’s degree from the University of Richmond…
Read MoreComcast Public Service Announcement
Elena Russo talks with Linda Kelleher, Executive Director, Culpepper Garden. They discuss how the Culpepper Garden provides active retirement lifestyles for our low income seniors. Culpepper Garden provides both assisted and independent living in Arlington, VA. Your browser does not support iframes.
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