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LEWINSVILLE RETIREMENT RESIDENCE
For
we walk by faith..."
II Corinthians 5:7
LEWINSVILLE RETIREMENT RESIDENCE/ APRIL 18 FOLLOWING THE SECOND SERVICE OF WORSHIP It’s that one time of the year when you’re allowed to eat Kentucky Fried Chicken, but to qualify you need to sign up for the annual LRR/LPC picnic which is held in the Dining Room at the Lewinsville Retirement Residence. You can sign up on the following Sundays, March 21 and 28 and April 11 (no signups on Easter Sunday, April 4) in St. Andrews Hall and give a suggested donation of $8 for adults and somewhat less for children; you be the judge as to how much the little rascals will eat. There will be the usual picnic fare – coleslaw, potato salad, biscuits, lemonade and homemade desserts (if you’re willing to volunteer to bake a cookie or dessert bar of some kind that would be greatly appreciated). You will be asked to host a table and will be provided with the name(s) of LRR residents who will sit at your table. Entertainment will be provided by soloists Ellen Timmer and Jim Scopeletis with Dr. Ed on keyboard. If you need additional information, give Lois Dokken a call at 703- 356-6011 or send an email to manpadokken@aol.com. |
From our humble small frame church beginnings in 1846, Lewinsville has sought new ways to reach out to serve the greater Washington community. In 1966, the congregation purchased land adjoining the church property, envisioning a local mission outreach project. Years of prayerful consideration resulted in the construction of the Lewinsville Retirement Residence (LRR) which opened its doors in 1980.
The Lewinsville's 161 apartments house over 165 residents; recently, about 20 percent were over 90 years young. The vast majority receive a rental subsidy from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Section 8 Housing Program, which pays over 60 percent of LRR's $1.9 million annual rent. A separate (mandatory) meal program provides one sit-down meal per day.
Courtney Nuzzo, LRR's Administrator, and Lorraine Redman, Assistant Administrator and Resident Services Coordinator, oversee daily operations. A management contract is maintained with Goodwin House, Inc., a widely recognized and respected provider of care, services, and living environments for seniors.
Volunteer efforts begin with The Friends of The Lewinsville, who manage the available funds to provide meals, transportation, and other services to needy residents. Financial support includes quarterly gifts from the Church in the World Ministry Group, designated United Way and Combined Federal Campaign contributions, and individual pledges and contributions to the Caring Hands Endowment Fund. Contact Courtney Nuzzo for further information about LRR, The Friends, and the Caring Hands Endowment.
In the spring of 2004, LRR completed a $4.5 million building project that included a new four-floor residential facility, with 18 apartment units, offices, space for an eventual clinic facility, and meeting rooms and common areas for use by residents. A new parking lot adds approximately 60 spaces for residents, staff, visiting professionals, and guests. These rental units fall under Fairfax County's Affordable Dwelling Unit program, and thus have rental assistance available to those who are eligible.
All Lewinsville Presbyterian Church members belong to LRR, Inc., an independent-living facility for low-income residents, and annually elect three members of its nine-member Board of Directors, who also serve as The Board of the Friends of The Lewinsville.
Contact Information:
The
Lewinsville Retirement Residence
1515 Great Falls Street
McLean, VA 22101
703-442-8660
Updated February 24, 2010