Lake Ridge, VA – [April 25, 2012]. Occoquan Mayor Earnie Porta, author of Images of America: Occoquan, will share a visual history of the charming, riverside Town of Occoquan at Westminster at Lake Ridge, a retirement community located adjacent to the Town of Occoquan, on Tuesday May 15th at 1:00 p.m. Learn about the role the Town of Occoquan has played in history -- from the days when Native Americans lived along its riverbanks, the arrival of John Smith in 1608, occupation by both Union and Confederate soldiers during the Civil War, as well as the destruction it suffered from Hurricane Agnes to the charming and vibrant town it is today. Enjoy refreshments, tour our new apartment and cottage models, meet residents, hear about exciting changes taking place and more! This event is free. RSVP by calling 703-496-3440 or email RSVP@wlrva.org or register online at www.eventwlrva.org. Westminster at Lake Ridge is a not-for-profit continuing care retirement community for people age 62 and better. Westminster features 62 wooded acres and two ponds with spacious cottage homes or apartment living. Residents enjoy maintenance-free living, weekly housekeeping, free parking, dining, events, amenities, and transportation. Healthcare is available on site, whether for brief or extended care, assisted living or skilled nursing care. For more information on Westmister at Lake Ridge, please visit, www.wlrva.org or call 703-496-3440.# # #About Westminster at Lake Ridge
Westminster at Lake Ridge is a Continuing Care Retirement Community next to the historic Town of Occoquan, Virginia just across the river from Fairfax County and 30 minutes from Washington, D.C. Featuring a wooded campus with two ponds and trails to the Occoquan River, Westminster offers the choice of both cottage and apartment living for people age 62+. Residents enjoy maintenance-free living, weekly housekeeping, dining, planned events, on-site amenities and transportation. Healthcare is available on site, whether for brief or extended care, assisted living or skilled nursing care. Westminster at Lake Ridge is part of the Ingleside family of not-for-profit, Continuing Care Retirement Communities, providing over 100 years of service. For more information, please call 703-496-3440, email marketing@wlrva.org, or visit www.wlrva.org