October 31, 2011 – 1:17 pm
From Emily Johnson at Rose Hill House: St. Louis University students hosted a “Technology Workshop” at LSS’ Rose Hill House affordable housing community on Saturday morning, October 29. These volunteers met one-on-one with residents to answer questions about cell phones, computers, Wii, TV and DVD players. Students and residents also played a little Wii bowling [...]
October 31, 2011 – 9:20 am
Each year, Lutheran Senior Services pays tribute to its employees at its annual Service Recognition Banquet. Held Friday, Oct. 27, at the St. Louis Ballpark Hilton, the 2011 St. Louis banquet was especially memorable as, just across the street, the Cardinals were battling the Texas Rangers for their 11th World Series victory. Click below to [...]
October 26, 2011 – 9:12 pm
Lutheran Senior Services’ communities, residents and employees are preparing to participate in the Send Me St. Louis’ Send Me Saturday servant event scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 12. What better time to engage your friends and family in service to others? Send Me St. Louis has coordinated 14 projects at Lutheran churches and agencies to offer [...]
October 24, 2011 – 4:20 pm
Jefferson City artist Katherine Miles is in the process of creating a masterpiece, and to help her out, she’s got a couple of ringers in her corner — the residents of Heisinger Bluffs. Miles’ installation “Garden Whimsy” is the featured work for Jefferson City’s annual “Art in the Park” exhibition. Here, “plants” that would feel [...]
October 24, 2011 – 3:43 pm
Originally published in Healthy Cells Magazine “It’s getting so I have to make an appointment to come see my Mom,” laughs Jim Walkup, a Peoria area resident whose mother, Helen, lives at Lutheran Hillside Village. “She’s always out doing things with her friends. I don’t even try to visit on Thursdays. That’s line dancing day.” [...]
October 18, 2011 – 11:48 am
Oktoberfest is one of the high points of a traditionally fun-filled season at Meramec Bluffs. Held this year in the community room, the German festival featured live music, terrific food, and a lot of great company as more than 200 Meramec Bluffs residents filled the hall. Click below to see photos from the event!
October 17, 2011 – 10:17 am
The sun was shining, the weather was warm…October 14 was the perfect day to begin a new chapter. And that’s just what Laclede Groves did as the Webster Groves, Missouri, senior living community broke ground on a new $48.7 million expansion that would propel it into tomorrow. More than 200 supporters were on hand, including [...]
October 13, 2011 – 11:40 am
A recent issue of the State Journal-Register in Springfield, Illinois, included a feature on three couples at LSS’ Concordia Village community, including Gerald and Rosemary Carlson (pictured at left), Chuck and Reva Krell, and Jim and Martha Deterding, whose story begins below. From the story by Chris Stroisch: Jim and Martha Deterding did not plan to retire [...]
October 11, 2011 – 10:00 am
From LSS’ Meramec Bluffs community in Ballwin, Missouri: Thank you, thank you, thank you to all of the staff and volunteers who made our “Wine Tasting At The Log Cabin” Oct. 6 a wonderful experience. God blessed us with a fabulous evening, weather-wise!
October 7, 2011 – 12:34 pm
A north St. Louis County tradition, the Hidden Lake Oktoberfest brought residents, staff, family members, and guests together under one big tent for an afternoon of food, tunes, dancing and fun! With oom-pah music provided by the Waterloo German Band and bratwurst courtesy of Hidden Lake’s dining services, there was something for everyone — and [...]
