Resident 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 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…
Read MoreRIT Students Visit St. John’s Home for Valentine’s Party
Student volunteers from the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) returned to St. John’s Home for an afternoon of games and Valentine’s treats. This event is part of an ongoing partnership…
Read MoreCelebrating St. John’s Centenarians
The 2024 Centenarian Celebration and Luncheon at St. John’s Home brought together families and friends to honor our residents who reached the major milestone. “I have a smile all day,”…
Read MoreSt. John’s Highlights Its Innovations in Technology
St. John’s has been striving to be an innovative force in the older adult healthcare industry for 125 years. With our spectrum of services, devoted staff, and passion for embracing…
Read MoreMental Wellness: Important at Any Age
Mental wellness is an essential part of living a healthy life. At St. John’s, we focus on making social and mental wellness programs accessible to all. As discussed in an…
Read MoreSt. John’s Fundraiser Captures Warmth of Holiday Season
Illumination of Love—the courtyard lighting event that raises funds each year for St. John’s residents—was featured in the January 12 issue of the Rochester Business Journal. The RBJ said this annual…
Read MoreHappy Festival of Lights from St. John’s
Chag urim sameach! Rabbi David Orange, Reverend Sarah Culp, and Reverend Patrick Crumity led festive Hanukkah celebrations at each of St. John’s communities to mark the end of the eight-day…
Read MoreInnovative Guest Speaker Wows at St. John’s Dementia Caregiver Event
Nationally recognized speaker and author Loretta Veney was invited to share information about her innovative style of caregiving with St. John’s guests as part of its celebration of National Caregivers…
Read MoreNotes from Nate: Families, Friends, and Volunteers
Although our newsletter is titled “Families and Friends,” there is another category of people who play a cherished role in the lives of the elders: volunteers. While staff play a…
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