Celebrating 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…
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 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 MoreCEO Charlie Runyon Featured in Roc 55 Plus Magazine
St. John’s President and CEO Charlie Runyon was recently featured in 55 Plus Magazine’s January-February issue speaking about a topic for which he is very passionate. One of the magazine’s…
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…
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