Happy 125th Birthday St. John’s!
St. John’s celebrated its 125th anniversary at a grand birthday party surrounded by residents, employees, family, and special guests. Since our doors opened on November 21, 1899, St. John’s has…
Read MoreFitch’s 75th Wedding Anniversary Celebration
Mason and Ginn Fitch, longtime Brickstone by St. John’s residents, recently gathered with family and friends to celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary. The couple, who met at a youth group…
Read MoreSt. John’s Sponsors Scam Prevention Series
“Be scam aware” is a phrase that has become important for vigilant older Americans in recent years. This is due to the ongoing growth in scams and identity thefts targeted…
Read MoreResident Shares Aging Advice with Huffington Post
Jackie Stricker, who turns 101 later this month, tries not to stress about too much. “I don’t worry about anything anymore, other than getting sick,” she says. The centenarian was…
Read More2024 Variety Show at St. John’s Independent Living
Residents and staff from St. John’s Meadows and Brickstone by St. John’s gathered to show off their talents at this year’s Variety Show. The annual talent show is open to…
Read MoreSt. John’s Meadows Celebrates its Centenarians
St. John’s Meadows hosted its annual Centenarian Luncheon to celebrate the residents who have reached this significant milestone of 100 years. Residents shared their lifetime of experience with visiting family…
Read MoreBright Spot: St. John’s Volunteers
St. John’s Meadows and Brickstone by St. John’s residents were featured on a 13WHAM’s Bright Spot segment following the annual Volunteer Luncheon. At this year’s luncheon, independent living residents who…
Read MoreResident Led Programs Encourage Wellness
Brickstone by St. John’s resident Anita Spoor spoke with News 8 WROC about the fitness program she leads every week. Music and Movement with Anita provides the residents of Brickstone with…
Read MoreCelebrating Black Women in Rochester
The women of Brickstone by St. John’s gathered for their monthly social, eager and ready to listen– all due to the topic of discussion. Residents Geneva Stokes and Faith Prather…
Read MoreBright Spot: Therapeutic Recreation Month at St. John’s
St. John’s Meadows had a recent feature in 13WHAM’s Bright Spot that emphasizes the importance of therapeutic recreation in independent living communities. “This is the best when they have these…
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