Residents Build St. John’s First Sukkah for Sukkot
“It’s a labor of love,” Abe Vigoda told WROC TV Channel 8. The St. John’s Meadows resident was recently featured in a segment by the local news station for his…
Read MoreFormer Rehabilitation Guest Shows Fabric Art at St. John’s Home
Featuring the beautiful art of Steena Rickner, St. John’s Home hosted a fabric arts exhibit with live harp music and fall treats. Intricate quilts filled the Community Center as residents…
Read MoreWhat is Therapeutic Recreation?
The National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification defines therapeutic recreation (TR) as “a systematic process that utilizes recreation and other activity-based interventions to address the assessed needs of individuals with…
Read MoreResident Shares Love of Photography
“Photography brings out all the creativity I have,” says David Rice. The St. John’s resident says he has always taken pictures but never got serious about it until 30 years…
Read MorePets Help Combat Loneliness at St. John’s
St. John’s Meadows resident Sue LeSage and her dog Princess were recently featured on News 10 WHEC-TV in a special segment focused on the benefits of pet ownership and animal…
Read More13 WHAM Spotlights Residents’ Platinum Anniversary
St. John’s Home residents and couple recently celebrated their platinum year of marriage; 70 years! David and Marie Jolkovski got married on June 6, 1953, and since created a life…
Read MoreNotes from Nate: A Month of Milestones
Between the PGA Championship, Mother’s Day, graduations, and the annual Lilac Festival, the month of May is certainly a spectacular time in Rochester. The month contains many milestones as well…
Read MoreSt. John’s Kicks Off Wedding Season with Bridal Fashion Show
Doris Adamek is no stranger to leading fun and creative events at St. John’s. Recently the St. John’s Meadows resident led the first ever St. John’s bridal fashion show. Inspired…
Read MoreSt. John’s Residents Enjoy 2023 Lilac Festival
The Rochester Lilac Festival is always a busy occasion at St. John’s! St. John’s Home is located right in the heart of Highland Park and the Lilac Festival each year.…
Read MoreDelivering Easter Cheer for a Good Cause
A monthlong initiative resulted in several dozen Easter baskets delivered to local charities this week. Staff and residents from St. John’s Home can be confident that their hard work and…
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