Residents of South Franklin Circle recently enjoyed watching a butterfly tagging and release demonstration, led by a resident of SFC! It was amazing to learn more about these beautiful creatures and watch the process of tagging!
In this week’s blog, learn more about flu prevention and safety before the start of flu season:
How to Protect Yourself From This Year's Flu | Judson Senior Living
On Monday residents, associates and pups at Judson Manor, Judson Park and South Franklin Circle participated in a Judson Walk, as part of this year’s 2020 Cleveland Walk to End Alzheimer's! We had so much fun taking part in this walk together while enjoying a beautiful day. Learn more about the upcoming Walk, which takes place on October 4th:
https://act.alz.org/site/TR;jsessionid=00000000.app20041b?fr_id=13658&pg=entry&NONCE_TOKEN=502DF6203D557EE96A930A3CA4AE27FE
The Very Rev. Tracey Lind, a longtime friend and board member of Judson, has her beautiful photography on exhibit at Foothill Galleries! Learn more about this exhibition here:
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Current & Upcoming Exhibitions — Foothill Galleries
Today is World Alzheimer’s Day. Take a moment today to sign up for the upcoming 2020 Walk to End Alzheimer’s, which is taking place everywhere on October 4th:
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2020 Walk to End Alzheimer's - Cleveland, OH
Happy Associate Appreciation week to our wonderful associates! In this week’s blog, courtesy of the Judson Foundation, we learn more about how associates at Judson are supported and celebrated.
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Our Artists-in-Residence from Cleveland Institute of Music came to Judson Manor for a concert last week! These talented musicians put on a wonderful show!
Virginia Havens Park, located across from Judson Manor, provides a peaceful outdoor retreat for both Judson residents and University Circle neighbors. In this week’s blog, learn more about the park, which was created in memory of Judson resident Virginia Havens, and the new fund created through the Judson Foundation to help maintain this beautiful space:
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Honoring the Life and Legacy of Virginia Havens | Judson Senior Living
Our residents were treated to a lovely harp concert at South Franklin Circle! We are loving these outdoor concerts during this beautiful fall weather!
Two of our residents were recently honored at Judson Manor in our Volunteer Appreciation awards ceremony! Thanks to Donna and Peter for the time you have given to Judson!
Tomorrow is the Walk to End Alzheimer’s! Judson’s campuses recently participated in our own mini-walk in honor of our residents and loved ones who live with dementia and in appreciation of our team of compassionate caregivers. We are looking forward to tomorrow’s walk, which is happening everywhere this year! For information on how to participate in tomorrow’s walk or how to donate to the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, check out the 2020 Cleveland Walk to End Alzheimer's page. #Walk2EndAlz #ENDALZ
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September 23 at 11:30 AM ·
On Monday residents, associates and pups at Judson Manor, Judson Park and South Franklin Circle participated in a Judson Walk, as part of this year’s 2020 Cleveland Walk to End Alzheimer's! We had so much fun taking part in this walk together while enjoying a beautiful day. Learn more about the upcoming Walk, which takes place on October 4th:
https://act.alz.org/site/TR;jsessionid=00000000.app20041b?fr_id=13658&pg=entry&NONCE_TOKEN=502DF6203D557EE96A930A3CA4AE27FE
The 2020 Cleveland Walk is just days away and we need your help! Every dollar raised goes directly to the FREE care and support services that the Alzheimer's Association Cleveland Area Chapter provides to all of those impacted by this disease in our community. Consider making a donation to the Cleveland Walk to End Alzheimer's TODAY: act.alz.org/Cleveland
Looking to organize your family memorabilia but don't know where to start? Check out this week's blog for some useful tips!
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Make Your Home Work for You: Autumn is the perfect time to organize | Judson Senior Living
Last Wednesday we celebrated the beginning of the South Franklin Circle Dialogues series with a talk from Patrick Kearns of Refugee Response. The talk was incredible! Residents attended both in-person and virtually through Zoom to participate in the talk. We are looking forward to the next speaker in the series!
South Franklin Circle looks stunning with fall colors!
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October 23 at 11:00 AM ·
Last week South Franklin Circle resident Bob Rotatori performed alongside entertainer Mike Petrone for residents. Such a fun concert!!
In this week’s blog, Judson Manor resident Mark shares two delicious baking recipes that will sweeten up your fall-time festivities:
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Try Your Hand at Baking This Fall | Judson Senior Living
This Friday at 3:30pm, Judson resident Beth Hoffman will present her artwork as part of the series Connections Through Art – A Judson Virtual Art Series. Register now to watch the show and take part in the following Q&A: https://www.judsonsmartliving.org/event/connections-through-art-a-judson-virtual-art-series-part-2/
The next art show in our series Connections through Art takes place next Friday, December 4th at 3:30pm. Judson resident Beth Hoffman, an artist, poet and educator will display and discuss her collages, which she creates from diverse materials. Follow this link to register for the show:
https://www.judsonsmartliving.org/event/connections-through-art-a-judson-virtual-art-series-part-2/
Happy Thanksgiving from Judson Senior Living! Have a wonderful holiday!
Happy Thanksgiving! In this week’s blog, we examine all we are grateful for, despite an unpredictable year. Check the blog out below:
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Gratitude in a Time of Covid | Judson Senior Living
Last week, South Franklin Circle Dialogues welcomed Sonia Winner, President and CEO of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, for a presentation on nature, science and their power to inspire. Thank you for a thought-provoking presentation!
Register now for “Steering into the Skid”, a free online play and following discussion that helps family members, caregivers, local businesses, and the broader community be in a conversation around the subject of dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease. Taking place on Tuesday, November 24th, the event is presented by Theatre in the Circle and co-hosted by Judson Services, Judson Foundation and the Alzheimer’s Association Cleveland Area. Register now for the free event:
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Cleveland OH - Steering into the Skid
Moving to a senior living community in the midst of COVID may seem daunting. But to the Moore’s, the move to Judson was met with reassurance and ease due to strong safety protocols and support from residents and associates alike. Read more about the Moore’s story in this week’s blog! https://www.judsonsmartliving.org/blog/challenge-accepted-making-the-move-to-judson-during-covid-19/
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Challenge Accepted: Making the Move to Judson During COVID-19 | Judson Senior Living
Our second round of vaccines at Judson Manor are taking place today! Our residents and associates alike are thankful!
Check out this reading from Judson resident Nina Gibans’ book of poetry, In the Garden of Old Age. Nina’s dear friend Paul Meade recently recorded his reading from Nina’s wonderful work. https://youtu.be/RF4zm9Rw0ms
It may be tempting to “hibernate” during these cold months, but do not give in to temptation! Read this week’s blog to learn some tips on how to keep moving during wintertime.
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No Hibernating Allowed: Creative Ways for Older Adults to Stay Active during Winter | Judson Senior Living
Congratulations to Maryellen Kennedy, Vice President of Judson Park, on her retirement! Maryellen has served the Judson community for over 20 years, and her dedication and compassion for residents and associates alike has left a lasting impression on our community. Last Friday, we celebrated Maryellen’s retirement together by enjoying some memories of her many years of work at Judson. Maryellen, have a wonderful retirement, and thank you for all you have done for Judson!
Making community connections during the times of COVID-19 may seem tricky, but not for our residents! Check out this week’s blog to learn more about one of the ways that our residents safely continue to engage with their neighbors.
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Community Connection in the midst of COVID | Judson Senior Living
