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St. Ann’s Community, Rochester’s leading senior housing and health services provider, is proud to announce the hiring of Rebecca Lindeman as the Marketing Representative for Quail Summit, a St. Ann’s Community partner located in Canandaigua, NY. https://stannscommunity.com/st-anns-community-hires-rebecc/

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Feeling festive at Cherry Ridge!

Bingo is Back - with some modifications for social distancing. Keke, a CNA in Wegman Care Center, is thrilled to start planning games for the residents again. The residents are eager & ready to start enjoying small group activities again! #BingoIsBack

Congratulations to Tahir Ahmed, Pharmacy Technician, on his recent STAR Award! Tahir was nominated by James, the husband of a St. Ann’s resident. James included a note to thank Tahir for being such a great buddy to his wife, Cynthia, and to let him know how much he appreciates their ZOOM meetings! Want to thank the staff members who go the extra mile for you and your loved one? Nominate them with a STAR: https://stannscommunity.com/star-award/

Every year, MaryAgnes McAvoy, Chief Receptionist for St. Ann’s Home & Wegman Care Center, creates homemade gifts for the St. Ann’s Craft Sales to benefit our residents. With no craft fair this year, MaryAgnes still wanted to do something to give back to the community! The last few weeks she has been raffling off Holiday themed crafts, all hand created by her. Employees of St. Ann’s are eligible for the raffle, and all proceeds are being donated to Alzheimer's Association: Rochester, NY. The next round of winners will be selected tomorrow morning, make sure you grab a ticket!

The elders of Wegman Care Center had a great time with this festive art project, which was made possible by a donation from a family of St. Ann’s Community. In addition to being adorable, these washcloth and soap reindeer smell so fresh & clean!

Getting to Know Cherry Ridge | Episode 3: Continuum of Care When touring Cherry Ridge, people always ask - What should they look for in senior living? Kim Quartieri, Marketing Representative, explains the importance of St. Ann's Continuum of Care in Episode 3 of our Getting to Know Cherry Ridge YouTube Series https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Y_1BmT8S_I&feature=youtu.be

Are you looking to make an impact during COVID-19? As our Supply & Equipment Associate, you will be managing and providing our nursing department with everything they need to take care of the most important people in the world! For more information and to apply, visit www.stannsjobs.com

The residents of Wegman Care Center celebrated Oktoberfest this week with a traveling party! Liz Birch, Life Enrichment Advocate, and Erica Smith, Music Therapist, brought the fun from room to room complete with pretzels & mustard, beer, and German music! The day of song & celebration was topped off with a viewing party of Mariana Gonzalez, who is a resident favorite (and fantastic accordion player)! Mariana performed in the Chapel, and her concert was livestreamed to all of the residents throughout Wegman Care Center and St. Ann’s Home. Prost!

Thank you for this beautiful gesture, Sisters of Saint Joseph of Rochester!

The annual autumn hoedown at Cherry Ridge looked a little different this year but as always, it was still a blast thanks to the fun-loving nature of our residents & the creativity of our staff! Thank you to country singer Mike Kornich for hopping on the back of our trailer stage and performing throughout the Cherry Ridge campus!

Second Annual Tiny Tuba Holiday Concert!

The 2020 FOOD FIGHT is 1 week away! You don't want to miss this virtual event - get your tickets today! https://stannscommunity.com/foodfight/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gn5Sa80fFg8&feature=youtu.be

When the weather’s right sometimes you just need to throw an impromptu happy hour! #Throwback to when the residents of Cherry Ridge gathered for a last-minute outdoor concert performed by their neighbor Dick Stacy & his band The Rhythm Aces. #FriendsMakeTheBestNeighbors

Find out what Stacey Pensgen, News10NBC Meteorologist, will be doing between her live weather reports on Friday, October 16th! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fyja6kZVwJM&feature=emb_logo

After a year like 2020, the holidays should be a time to celebrate our strength, courage and perseverance. Although attending holiday parties and gatherings may be off the table, there’s no reason to deny yourself the festive foods and treats that are central to the season. Read more in our latest Ask St. Ann's article by Christine Walsh: https://stannscommunity.com/nourish-your-body-during-the-h/

Being in quarantine due to COVID-19 is the perfect opportunity to approach daily life more intentionally. Allowing curiosity to lead the way can help keep loneliness at bay, especially if you’re a senior who’s at greater risk for complications associated with the virus. Read more in our latest Ask St. Ann's article by Patty Finnigan: https://stannscommunity.com/tips-for-staying-active-during/

#GivingTuesday is here, and the Christmas Season is officially upon us! St. Ann’s Angels invite you to be a Christmas Angel, and provide a Christmas package to an elder living at St. Ann’s. Your gift will help provide a Christmas bag filled with special items for an elder to enjoy during the holiday season. Please click the link below and make note in the comments field that it is for Annie’s Angels Christmas Gift or Call St. Ann’s Foundation at 585-697-6321 and provide ...a credit card. Make your #GivingTuesday impact put a smile on an Elder’s face this Christmas! https://stannscommunity.com/donat/angel-fund-donation-form/

Ted, a resident of Wegman Care Center, is 93 years young today! He is looking dapper in his birthday hat & tie (which were a gift from his buddy, Lisa). Today, Ted will be celebrating by visiting with his family and being serenaded by staff!

The residents of the Independent Apartments at Cherry Ridge are creating some seasonal art, while also counting their blessings. This Thanksgiving, what are you thankful for?

The Rochester Police Mounted Patrol Unit paid a special visit to the residents of Chapel Oaks! It was so nice to meet Dusty & Duncan, two of the hardest working (and friendliest!) police horses in the force! What made this visit even more special was that Joan, a resident of Chapel Oaks, got to see her daughter Joanne (pictured together in first photo) in action, as she is a Mounted Patrol Officer with RPD.

Gerta and Don didn’t expect any sort of celebration for their 73rd anniversary this year but little did they know that their friends at Cherry Ridge had other plans! Last night, a group of staff surprised the couple at their door, with dinner and flowers in tow, to wish them a happy anniversary! The couple’s dinner for the evening was prepared by the Cherry Ridge kitchen crew and included their favorite recipes from home a grilled reuben, steamed asparagus & cauliflower,... and (most importantly, according to Gerta ) freshly made ambrosia. Both natives of Rochester, Gerta and Don were married on November 24th, 1947. They have seen a lot during their 73 years of marriage, and they have never seen a year like 2020. Although Gerta’s book club is no longer meeting, she still loves to read from her extensive book collection, while Don enjoys watching sports on TV. The greatest upside to this unprecedented time of social distancing? According to the couple they most love spending time with one another

St. Ann’s Community and Quail Summit, two not-for-profit senior living healthcare and housing providers, have agreed to affiliate. The partnership will create one of the area’s largest not-for-profit organizations, providing a full continuum of care for older adults across Western New York. To learn more, please visit https://stannscommunity.com/st-anns-community-quail-summit/