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Sharing a culture’s music
Tuesday, September 02, 2008

Kyoko Okamoto brings unique koto music and Japanese culture to students throughout the Washington, D.C. area

As a teacher and founder of the Washington Toho Koto Society, Riderwood community member Kyoko Okamoto shares her skill on the koto and the rich culture of her native Japan with music lovers throughout the Washington, D.C. area.

Power over the pump
Tuesday, September 02, 2008

For some, transportation costs remain constant despite rising gasoline prices

The most talked-about result of rising gas prices is the ever-increasing cost of driving a car. With prices at the pump continually creeping up, everyday trips to the supermarket or department store can really start to add up.

Riderwood hosts AARP CEO Bill Novelli
Tuesday, September 02, 2008

When Bill Novelli, CEO of AARP, paid a visit to Erickson’s Riderwood community in Silver Spring, Md., many residents turned out to see what the man who represents 38 million of their peers had to say.

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What do belt buckles, tie dyes, and egg separators have in common?
Tuesday, September 02, 2008

Can you name a product whose ingredients include molasses and anchovies? No, it’s not an interesting new pizza, but rather a good old-fashioned bottle of Worcestershire sauce.

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Planning retirement on your own terms
Saturday, August 02, 2008

Flexibility key to success at Riderwood

“We liked Riderwood a lot, but we were not ready to move in 2003,” says Bill Muldoon who moved there with his wife Marion three years later from Smith Mountain Lake, Va. “When we found out about the priority list we thought it was a win-win decision. We had nothing to lose.”