
Brickstone Writing Group to Release Anthology
What Denise Thompson-Slaughter says started as a “small group for sharing our writings” has become a trusted circle of writers who inspire one another. And now for the first time,…
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Happy 125th Birthday St. John’s!
St. John’s celebrated its 125th anniversary at a grand birthday party surrounded by residents, employees, family, and special guests. Since our doors opened on November 21, 1899, St. John’s has…
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Bright Spot: Rochester Heroes Honored
Veteran’s Day observances at St. John’s Home and St. John’s Meadows were featured on 13WHAM’s Bright Spot. Veterans at St. John’s skilled care and independent living communities were joined by…
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Honoring Veterans at St. John’s
As St. John’s Home Assistant Director of Nursing and Lieutenant Commander U.S. Navy Retired Robert Wesley said, “On the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month we…
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Upcoming ‘Perfectly Wonderful Moments’ Event Promoted on “Connections”
Author Jolene Brackey was a guest on WXXI’s Connections with Evan Dawson this week ahead of St. John’s Perfectly Wonderful Moments series, which features Brackey’s “Creating Moments of Joy Along…
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Active Aging at St. John’s
“There are so many programs, and you can be as busy as you want,” says St. John’s Meadows Resident Rina Baron. “I am so happy that I made the move.”…
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Good Day Rochester Welcomes Anita Spoor for Healthy Aging Month
Brickstone by St. John’s Resident Anita Spoor was welcomed back on air for a segment of 13WHAM’s Good Day Rochester. In observance of Healthy Aging Month, Anita shared her fitness…
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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…
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St. John’s Sponsors Scam Prevention Series
“Be scam aware” is a phrase that has become important for vigilant older Americans in recent years. This is due to the ongoing growth in scams and identity thefts targeted…
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2024 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…
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