Resident 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 MoreResident Fitness Expert Shares Healthy Aging Tips
Brickstone by St. John’s resident Anita Spoor brought her years of fitness expertise to a special segment on Good Day Rochester for Senior Health and Fitness Day. Anita, who has lived at…
Read MoreNotes from Nate: Milestone Experiences Across the Generations
This spring has seen some pretty momentous events in Rochester. Even though our Western New York clouds hung around, the community of St. John’s still came together in celebration of…
Read MoreNazareth Students Volunteer at St. John’s Respite
News 8 WROC recently highlighted the volunteer work of local college students at St. John’s Dementia Caregiver Respite Program. Continuing the 15-year partnership, St. John’s Home welcomed a group of…
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 MoreWomen’s History Breakfast Social
St. John’s Meadows resident Marcia Wilke was this month’s speaker for the Meadows Women’s Breakfast. This month’s topic: America’s First Ladies from New York. March is observed as Women’s History…
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 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 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…
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