St. John’s Meadows Resident Hosts Reunion for John Marshall High School Class of 1943
Graduates from Marshall High School (1943) held a reunion at St. John’s Meadows on Thursday, June 18. Virginia Belt’s yearbook from 1943 Virginia Belt graduated from John Marshall…
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Brickstone by St. John’s Highlighted in Democrat & Chronicle Article on Senior Living Options
Brickstone by St. John’s boasts a friendly, walkable layout. The Democrat and Chronicle published an article on Thursday, June 4, regarding the various options seniors have when it comes…
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St. John’s Officially Welcomes Joey B’s at Brickstone with Grand Opening Celebration
St. John’s President and CEO Charlie Runyon addresses the crowd with Chef Joe Brophy at his side. Less than one year after Brickstone by St. John’s opened its doors, the…
Read MoreOur Elder Advocates on Good Day Rochester
For National Social Workers Month, our social workers Chantel Truax and Kate Campbell-Tubbs talk with Fox Rochester about their work as elder advocates.
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McMahon School of Irish Dance Performs for Elders
Students from the McMahon School of Irish Dance put on a festive show. On Sunday, March 15, students from the McMahon School of Irish Dance came to St. John’s…
Read MoreBrickstone Resident Harriet Kitzman a Finalist for RBJ Health Care Achievement Award
Dr. Harriet Kitzman Guest Appearance on News10NBC’s Rochester in Focus Dr. Harriet Kitzman, R.N., and senior associate dean for research at the University of Rochester Medical Center School of…
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‘Elder Chick’ Thelma Reese Inspires Crowd at Brickstone
Remembering back to when this whole thing got started, Dr. Thelma Reese recalled when she first decided to use the term “Elder Chicks.” Reese had just started her new blog under that oxymoron and to get the word out she sent a few emails with the link to some people she hoped would share it. Not long after, she asked a gentleman who she sent the link to if he had seen it.
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Mayor Lovely Warren Visits with Resident Council at St. John’s Home
Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren made a special visit to St. John’s Home on Wednesday, February 4, to meet with members of the resident council and to follow through on a promise she made. Former Resident Council Vice President Tom Stewart had reached out to the mayor last fall. At the time, Warren said she would be delighted to visit, but would not have the room in her schedule until February. Sadly, Stewart passed away in that time, but Warren kept her word.
Read MoreSt. John’s 2nd Annual Centenarian Celebration
St. John’s Home hosted its 2nd Annual Centenarian Celebration and honored 14 of Rochester’s finest individuals—those 100 years of age and older. A spirited crowd of elders, family members, and staff enjoyed lunch and live music by the Brad Batz Group.
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