Bright Spot: Rochester Heroes Honored
Veteran’s Day observances at St. John’s Home and St. John’s Meadows were featured on 13WHAM’s Bright Spot. Veterans at St. John’s skilled care and independent living communities were joined by…
Read MoreHonoring Veterans at St. John’s
As St. John’s Home Assistant Director of Nursing and Lieutenant Commander U.S. Navy Retired Robert Wesley said, “On the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month we…
Read MoreActive Aging at St. John’s
“There are so many programs, and you can be as busy as you want,” says St. John’s Meadows Resident Rina Baron. “I am so happy that I made the move.”…
Read MoreGood Day Rochester Welcomes Anita Spoor for Healthy Aging Month
Brickstone by St. John’s Resident Anita Spoor was welcomed back on air for a segment of 13WHAM’s Good Day Rochester. In observance of Healthy Aging Month, Anita shared her fitness…
Read MoreRBJ Seen: 35th Annual St. John’s Golf Tournament
St. John’s Foundation was featured in the Rochester Business Journal’s “Seen” for securing significant funds for St. John’s Home residents. The Foundation held its 35th annual golf tournament to benefit…
Read MoreResident Wins Silver for Short Film
St. John’s Home resident Deb Anderson was recently awarded a Telly Award for her short film “My Spirt“. The film depicts Deb’s journey with cerebral palsy which began as a…
Read MoreSt. John’s Employee Leads Black History Discussion
One of the many great programs offered at St. John’s Independent Living Communities is the educational men’s and women’s breakfast socials. These breakfasts occur once a month at St. John’s…
Read MoreBright Spot: St. John’s Therapeutic Recreation Team
St. John’s Home Therapeutic Recreation (TR) staff work hard to bring residents moments of joy through meaningful activities. In observance of National Therapeutic Recreation Week, 13WHAM showcased the dedicated St.…
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 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…
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