When Winona Thomas tells you that Heisinger Bluffs is the place for her, it carries a special significance, because she’s been just about everywhere there is to go. “I like to be in the thick of it,” she says with a wry smile. She’s seen every state in the union, and all seven continents. Her [...]
Lutheran Senior Services’ newest community, the Village at Mackenzie Place, received some media attention this week, as the St. Louis Business Journal featured the community in a story on a grant LSS received recently from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). “(HUD) Section 202 funds help nonprofits provide accessible housing for low-income [...]
Love is in the air at Laclede Groves! Since the creation of the community’s skilled nursing neighborhoods in the Lutheran Convalescent Home, the residents, family, and staff members there have begun building a new tradition — celebrating wedding anniversaries in grand fashion. On October 25, Charles and Olivia Burmeister (shown at top right) celebrated 70 [...]
It truly was “A Fair to Remember”–Meramec Bluffs welcomed residents and staff to its first annual health and safety expo November 9 in the community room. More than a dozen vendors from around the St. Louis area were on hand to help guests explore their wellness options. Former LSS Board Chairman Dr. Micheal Chehval served [...]
Four of St. Louis’ prominent Lutheran service agencies came together Wednesday, Nov. 16, for their second annual joint prayer breakfast. Under the banner “Standing Together, Serving Together”, the morning’s festivities carried with them an uplifting message about the importance of making a difference in the lives of others. Gathered at the St. Louis Ballpark Hilton, [...]
More than 300 residents and friends of Hidden Lake turned out for the community’s Benevolent Brunch Sunday, Nov. 14. Proceeds from the third annual event benefited the Benevolent Care Fund, which supports Hidden Lake residents who have outlived their ability to pay for the care they need. Thanks to the support of its guests, Hidden [...]
Barbara Walker seemed to be having a hard time finding enough adjectives. “It’s wonderful…marvelous…gorgeous!” she said as she and her husband Don took in the sights at Concordia Village‘s new skilled nursing care center Monday, Nov. 7. The Walkers were part of a group of Concordia Village residents who got a special “sneak peek” guided [...]
Come join us for a neighborly brunch and extend the hand of Christ to those in need! For the third year, the residents and staff at LSS’ Hidden Lake community in St. Louis will be holding their annual Benevolent Brunch Sunday, Nov. 13. Starting at 10 a.m., the event will support Lutheran Senior Services’ Benevolent [...]
Not every mother can tell her friends that her son’s occupation is “adventurer”. But Jean Lynn can. A resident of Lutheran Hillside Village (LHV), Jean gets a visit from her son John almost every day, despite the fact that his chosen career takes him away from their native Peoria quite often. A self-described “plodder, pedaler, [...]
