Aarondale Retirement & Assisted Living Community

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Providing premiere Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care in Springfield since 1998.

10/15/2026

🏅Celebrating fitness, fellowship, and "Living Healthy Longer!" - Aarondale was delighted to attend the track event at this year's Northern Virginia Senior Olympics, cheer on the athletes, and share some RUI Fit swag!

Held September 11th through October 4th, this year's games featured a record 1,356 participants ages 50 and older across 96 events. What a wonderful celebration of determination, community, and the joy of staying active! 💪

We were grateful to connect with participants and support the mission of promoting health, fitness, and fellowship for adults. Congratulations to all the athletes and thank you to the organizers and volunteers who made it possible! 💚

10/12/2026

💕 Look who's back in the neighborhood! 💕

We are so excited to welcome back our little neighbors from Immanuel Christian School - Springfield, VA next door! 📚🏡

Our residents were all smiles as they caught up with their young friends, shared stories, answered questions, and enjoyed some wonderful conversations. It's amazing how much joy a simple visit can bring across generations! ❤️

We're looking forward to another year of laughter, learning, and friendships with these special little visitors! 🥰

10/09/2026

🌟Resident Spotlight:🌟 Meet Raymond "Ray" Hawkins! - Here at Aarondale, every resident has a story worth sharing - and Ray has written a book about his! 📖

Born in Pasadena, California, Ray is the author of "A Life of Unexpected Gifts: The Personal History of Raymond Lawrence Hawkins." His reason for writing it was simple and meaningful: he wanted others to know who Ray is and who he is still becoming.

A veteran of both the Navy and Air Force, Ray graduated from the University of Illinois, which he proudly represents with his sweater! He built a career in electrical communications engineering and continues to enjoy ready about engineering, science, and history,

At the heart of Ray's life is his faith in Jesus Christ, and reading the Bible remains one of his greatest joys. He also shared 63 years of marriage with his beloved wife, Nancy, who passed away from cancer - a cherished part of his life story. ♥️

Ray's friendly spirit makes him a wonderful part of our community. We're grateful to know him and to be part of the chapters still being written.

Please join us in celebrating Ray! 💙

10/08/2026

Our residents got an up-close look at the beautiful vintage Fords brought by members of the George Washington Chapter of the Model A Ford Club before climbing aboard for a scenic ride around Lake Barcroft. The afternoon ended with a sweet stop for ice cream!

Thank you to the club members for sharing these incredible pieces of automotive history and making the day so special for our residents!

10/07/2026

🎺 WOW Moment 🎶

Mr. Marks proudly served in the U.S. Navy Band for 30 years, rising to the highest enlisted rank of Master Chief Musician. So, as we added his star to Aarondale’s Walk of Fame, we knew there was no better way to honor his incredible career — and celebrate his birthday — than with a special performance by the Navy Band Brass Quartet.

It was a fitting tribute to a remarkable career, a lifelong love of music, and a very special day for Mr. Marks and the entire community!

Turn up the volume for a clip of the real sounds from this incredible in-house performance!

10/05/2026

Things got a little WILD on our annual Inspiritás-Memory Care outing to the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute! 🦁🐊🐢🦦

From getting up close with some incredible animals to taking in all the sights along the way, our crew had a wonderful day exploring, laughing, and enjoying a little adventure together. These are the outings that turn into some of our favorite Moments of Joy! Already looking forward to our next adventure! 🐾

10/02/2026

A little balance, a little bravery, and a whole lot of confidence! 💪✨

Our residents had a wonderful time welcoming Ukemi Health Partners for our Fall Prevention Clinic. Ukemi’s approach goes beyond traditional fall prevention by helping older adults build balance, body awareness, safe movement skills, and confidence for those unexpected moments when a loss of balance does occur. Their philosophy is simple: prevention reduces risk, while protection builds resilience.

We loved seeing everyone learn, participate, and challenge themselves in a safe and supportive environment. Here’s to staying active, independent, and confident in every step! 🧡💙

10/01/2026

Creativity was flowing during our latest watercolor painting class with Marni Maree! 🎨 Our residents enjoyed bringing their own works of art to life while also showing off our new RUI University aprons—stylish, functional, and perfect for getting a little creative. 💙✨

09/23/2026

🫖✨ A little tea, a little history, and a whole lot of fun!

Our latest Steeped in Tradition RUI University class explored Historical Tea Parties—and as it turns out, Boston wasn’t the only city stirring things up! Residents enjoyed learning about other colonial protests against British tea taxes, sharing a few laughs, and of course enjoying tea and treats along the way.

History is always a little more fun with a teacup in hand! ☕🇺🇸

09/16/2026

We’re only halfway through National Assisted Living Week, and we’ve already packed in so much fun! 🎬✨

From a backstage tour at the Kennedy Center, to a Taste of Hollywood at our Silver Screen Supper, to a community-wide trivia scavenger hunt that got our team in on the action, our Golden Age of Cinema celebration has been full of laughter, connection, and plenty of movie magic.

And the best part? The show isn’t over yet! ⭐🍿 We still have plenty more fun ahead as we continue celebrating NALW together.

Address

6929 Matthew Place
Springfield, VA
22151

Telephone

(703)8131800

Website

http://www.AarondaleByRUI.com/

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