Shenandoah Valley Westminster-Canterbury to Host 2nd Senior Living Economic Summit - 5/7/2026

May 06, 2026

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Shenandoah Valley Westminster-Canterbury to Host 2nd Senior Living Economic Summit

WINCHESTER, Va. — Shenandoah Valley Westminster-Canterbury (SVWC) invites realtors, financial planners, physicians, attorneys, insurance agents and other professionals who serve the senior population to attend the 2nd Senior Living Economic Summit presented by Valley Health System on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in the Grand Ballroom at The George Washington Hotel.
This informative summit will focus on the economic realities shaping today’s senior living landscape and explore key trends influencing housing decisions, financial planning, healthcare delivery, and long-term care options for older adults and their families. Attendees will gain valuable insights to better support clients as they navigate transitions in aging, care, and lifestyle. Designed to foster collaboration and provide valuable insights, the event will offer attendees practical information and timely perspectives on issues shaping senior living today and in the future.
Event Schedule:
8:30 a.m. Breakfast and Networking
8:55 a.m. Opening Remarks
9:00 a.m. Melissa Andrews, President & CEO, LeadingAge Virginia: Melissa will draw on national data and policy expertise to provide a broad economic outlook for senior living. Her presentation will highlight current challenges, emerging opportunities, and key considerations that directly impact professionals working with older adults.
9:45 a.m.    Chuck McWilliams, Managing Shareholder, Walsh, Colucci, Lubeley & Walsh: Chuck will offer a practical, client-centered legal perspective focusing on the most common and pressing questions he hears from his clientele—ranging from planning for long-term care and housing transitions to protecting assets and navigating complex decisions as needs change.
10:15 a.m.    B. Franklin Lewis, MD, Board of Trustees, Shenandoah Valley Westminster Canterbury and
                  Leila Orndorff, Senior Sales Counselor, Shenandoah Valley Westminster Canterbury: Dr. Lewis and Leila will tag team the importance of moving into a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) before a health crisis occurs which can significantly improve long-term health outcomes, quality of life, and overall well-being.

"SVWC's 2nd Senior Living Economic Summit will create an opportunity for professionals across industries to come together, share expertise, and better understand the opportunities and challenges facing today’s aging population,” notes Sherry Hudson, Director, Foundation and Marking at Shenandoah Valley Westminster Canterbury. “We are excited to continue this important conversation for a second year.”

For more information or to RSVP for the Senior Living Economic Summit, please contact Vanessa McAllister, Foundation Manager, Shenandoah Valley Westminster Canterbury at vmcallister@svwc.org or 540-665-5862.

About Shenandoah Valley Westminster-Canterbury

Tucked into 175 scenic acres of woodlands and green space in Winchester, Virginia, Shenandoah Valley Westminster-Canterbury (SVWC) is a non-profit Life Plan Community offering maintenance-free senior living with access to a full continuum of care. Our campus blends the natural beauty of the Shenandoah Valley with thoughtful amenities, independent living options, and a strong sense of connection.

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