Hawthorne Reunion at St. John’s Home
One might think that moving into a higher level of care results in saying goodbye to neighbors and friends. This story of former neighbors keeping in touch across the continuum…
Read MoreSt. John’s Brings Holiday Cheer to First Responders
The management team from St. John’s Meadows and Brickstone by St. John’s continued their annual holiday tradition of bringing local first responders a warm pizza lunch and sweet treats as…
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 MoreHow St. John’s Prioritizes Employee Wellness
The Rochester Business Journal spoke with St. John’s Vice President of Work Life Dean Moore about how senior living and long-term care communities are combating employee burnout. The article was…
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…
Read MoreDean Moore Discusses ‘Workplace Flexibility’ with Provider Magazine
In a recent column in Provider Magazine, St. John’s Vice President of Work Life Dean Moore analyzes the working environment of the senior living industry. “I’ve heard HR people state…
Read MoreHalloween Fun at St. John’s
Residents and staff from at all of the St. John’s campuses celebrated Halloween this year with a variety of fun events. From costume cocktail parties and pumpkin decorating contests to…
Read MoreA Note from St. John’s Spiritual Care Team
In observance of Pastoral/Spiritual Care Week, the Spiritual Care team at St. John’s would like to thank the administration and staff of St. John’s for their ongoing support. We are…
Read MoreCoffeehouse Series Returns to St. John’s Meadows
St. John’s Meadows’ famous Coffeehouse Series has returned for the season. The resident-inspired weekly program features various guest lecturers who are experts in their fields, perfectly paired with coffee and…
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