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Sarah Monthany’s Story
Choosing a nursing home can be an emotional and difficult decision. For Sarah Monthany the choice was made simple by touring and her observing an exhilarating St. John’s activity, “Now…
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Bill Sheridan’s Story
When Bill Sheridan needed to transition from his apartment at St. John’s Meadows to long-term care, there was one requirement he and his family insisted his new home was able…
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Rev. Denise Smith’s Story
Music has always been an important part of Rev. Denise Smith’s life. She grew up singing in church choirs, college chorales, and small Rhythm & Blues bands. She has written…
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Harriet Weiss’s Story
For many people, change is hard. Five years ago, Larry and Harriet Weiss made the life-changing decision to move to Rochester to be closer to family. With Larry’s health failing,…
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Rick Muir’s Story
“Think like a wise man but communicate in the language of the people,” –Irish poet William Butler Yeats Rick Muir did not become a music teacher—at least in a traditional…
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Jim Goldammer’s Story
There are many different paths that can lead to becoming a volunteer. The road to Jim Goldammer’s volunteer journey began over a decade ago when his father—Jim Sr.—moved to St.…
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Carol Laniak’s Story
“I like having my hands dirty,” says Carol Laniak, a resident at St. John’s Green House Homes in Penfield. “I would rather get the cows in at night than bake,”…
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Karl and Nancy Northrup’s Story
A sense of humor and a decent bottle of homemade wine might be the secret to longevity. At least that seems valid for Karl and Nancy Northrup, residents at St.…
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Tony Zaccaglino’s Story
Update to Tony’s Story: Tony Zaccaglino was promoted to Vice President of Senior Housing in July 2021. Anyone who has ever worked in the dining services industry knows it is…
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Pat Brogan’s Story
Moving to independent living can be a difficult transition. Even after choosing a new home that best fits your lifestyle—a process that can take months, sometimes years—the period of adjustment…
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