Families & Friends- February, 2017

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Almost Tee Time! Annual Golf Tournament Approaching Save the date for St. John’s 28th Annual Golf Tournament on Monday, July 17, 2017. Join us at beautiful Midvale Country Club for a fun way to benefit the elders of St. John’s. Supporting this year’s event as a sponsor, golfer, or contributor will help improve the lives of elders across St. John’s. Help us ensure that each elder, no matter the circumstance, can truly “embrace living.”

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A Newsletter for St. John's Skilled Services February 2017

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For more information contact Anne Mc Kenna, St. John’s Foundation Executive Director at 585-7601333 for additional details.

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When you think of the word “volunteer,” Anne Giglia should be at the top of the list. “I’m a people person; I just love people,” says Anne. As a member of the Resident Council for St. John’s Home, Anne helps to advocate for the needs of all residents. No matter the task at hand, you will always find Anne with a smile on her face and a job to fulfill.

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Our annual “Illumination of Love” event raised nearly $5,500 for the elders here at St. John’s Home. These funds generated through the St. John’s Foundation help provide our elders with fun activities such as summer concerts and beauty shop visits.

After suffering a stroke in the spring of 2006, Anne moved to Rochester where she found St. John’s Home. “I was not a happy camper when I first came here,” Anne recalls. It took her time to become acclimated with her new lifestyle and transition to an unfamiliar place, which is why she turned to volunteering and the desire to “make others feel at home.” Due to Anne’s jubilant personality and generous heart, it is not surprising she became the face of St. John’s Volunteer Services “Welcome Wagon” program. She welcomes new residents transitioning

Read more stories at stjohnsliving.org/shareyourstory. to St. John’s Home and delivers “Welcome Wagon” gift bags. When she is not sharing her story with new residents, you can probably find her delivering mail on the Sunflower neighborhood, where she has lived for over 10 years. Anne is a strong proponent of volunteering and believes the success of any corporation begins and ends with volunteers. “It makes your heart feel like you’re doing something,” Anne describes. Anne’s positive energy and optimistic attitude make her a role model to everyone with whom she comes in contact. She is always willing to lend a helping hand and be a voice of reason for others. Anne continues to live every day to the fullest and always finds the silver lining in any given situation. “I’ve got a lot more to do in this world,” she says. Go to stjohnsliving.org/shareyourstory/anne-giglia to read the entire feature on Anne Giglia.


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