St. John’s Home Volunteers Close Out National Volunteer Week
St. John’s Home volunteers gathered for a luncheon on Wednesday, April 19 in their honor and celebration of National Volunteer Week. Held at Brickstone by St. John’s, about 25 volunteers…
Read MoreHonoring Social Work Month 2023
An unknown writer once referred to social work as “The art of listening and the science of hope.” That may just be the most perfect description there could be for…
Read MoreSt. John’s Hopes to Recruit New Volunteers to Support Resident Engagement
Volunteers have always been an important part of the St. John’s organization. “We love having the volunteers come in,” says St. John’s Foundation Executive Director Anne Mc Kenna. She points…
Read MoreSt. John’s Named to Long-Term Care Equality Index
St. John’s was recently awarded national distinction as a LGBTQ-friendly senior community. The Long-Term Care Equality Index (LEI)– the first-ever nationwide assessment of LGBTQ inclusivity and inclusion at American long-term…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Has Changed How We Tour Senior Living Apartments
Over the past year, many consumer behaviors have changed as a result of the pandemic. One area that has been impacted and as a result, evolved out of necessity, is…
Read MoreSeasonal Flavors with MVP: Meatless Main Dishes
Although we are unable to have in-person cooking demonstrations with MVP Healthcare, we are fortunate to still share the recipes. This installment of Seasonal Flavors focuses on healthy options for a…
Read MoreNotes from Nate: Visitation Amidst COVID-19
It has been 13 long weeks since we were required to close our doors to visitation at St. John’s Home. The pain of this separation is palpable for all parties…
Read MoreSeasonal Flavors: The Most Important Meal of the Day
Although we are unable to have in-person cooking demonstrations with MVP Healthcare, we are fortunate to still share the recipes. This first installment of Seasonal Flavors focuses on breakfast- the…
Read MoreHawthorne Baking Class: Irish Soda Bread
Earlier this month residents at St. John’s Meadows community, the Hawthorne baked a traditional Irish recipe with a dessert twist. While enjoying a classic Irish playlist you can find here,…
Read MoreUnsung Hero Award: Amy Menz
Amy Menz, the Senior Staff Accountant at St. John’s Meadows was the first to receive the newly implemented “Unsung Hero Award.” Amy has dedicated over 20 years of service to…
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