Fitch’s 75th Wedding Anniversary Celebration
Mason and Ginn Fitch, longtime Brickstone by St. John’s residents, recently gathered with family and friends to celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary. The couple, who met at a youth group…
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 MoreNotes from Nate: Joys of Summer
All season long the courtyard at St. John’s Home has been filled with the joys of summer. From the smell of the burgers and barbeque on the grill, to the…
Read MoreWhat is Therapeutic Recreation?
The National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification defines therapeutic recreation (TR) as “a systematic process that utilizes recreation and other activity-based interventions to address the assessed needs of individuals with…
Read MoreResident Shares Love of Photography
“Photography brings out all the creativity I have,” says David Rice. The St. John’s resident says he has always taken pictures but never got serious about it until 30 years…
Read MoreHawthorne Resident Pins New Military Rank on Grandson
St. John’s was honored to host a very special family event, over a decade in the making this month. Arline Stephany, a 103-year-old resident at the Hawthorne at St. John’s…
Read MoreNotes from Nate: A Month of Milestones
Between the PGA Championship, Mother’s Day, graduations, and the annual Lilac Festival, the month of May is certainly a spectacular time in Rochester. The month contains many milestones as well…
Read MoreSt. John’s Kicks Off Wedding Season with Bridal Fashion Show
Doris Adamek is no stranger to leading fun and creative events at St. John’s. Recently the St. John’s Meadows resident led the first ever St. John’s bridal fashion show. Inspired…
Read MoreSt. John’s Residents Enjoy 2023 Lilac Festival
The Rochester Lilac Festival is always a busy occasion at St. John’s! St. John’s Home is located right in the heart of Highland Park and the Lilac Festival each year.…
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…
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