Community

14 Aug: Visitation Update

Dear Friends of Heritage, As we continue to battle the COVID-19 pandemic nationwide, the safety and health of our residents and staff continues to be of the utmost importance. Staff are monitored daily upon arrival for work and wear surgical masks and eye protection, such as face shields, to limit the transmission of COVID-19 from potential asymptomatic employees. Staff in…

FTHOH News

16 Jul: New CEO Leads in Caring for Frontline Workers at Ives Hill

Lisa Haglund, Heritage Ministries President and CEO, shared details this week on her new initiative, “Feeding the Hearts of Heroes”, at Ives Hill Retirement Community, a Heritage senior living community in Watertown, NY. Haglund stated, “The work our employees do each day is heroic, but especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, they have worked tirelessly. During this difficult and often stressful…

Blog Holiday Grief

25 Nov: Grief During the Holidays

The holiday season can be an especially difficult time to grieve the loss of a loved one. Your sense of loss can be magnified during family gatherings, holiday traditions and meaningful events. The need for support is the greatest during the holidays. Focus on good memories and take comfort with family and friends. There are a number of ways you…

Ives Vet Blog

17 Nov: Veteran Residents at Ives Hill Honored

Veterans Day has passed, but Ives Hill continues to honor its residents who served. More than a dozen residents in attendance Saturday served in World War II. The guest speaker, Major General Miyako Schanley, is honoring her mother, an Ives Hill resident whose military career was cut short when she became pregnant. Schanley says her experiences in the military have…

Drop to Drip Post

19 Sep: Drop to Drive Photos and Video

On Wednesday afternoon, September 18, more than 800 golf balls were dropped from the sky by the Watertown Fire Department for the Ives Hill “Drop to Drive” fundraising event in Watertown. Each golf ball signified a $5 contribution towards a new vehicle for the transportation of Ives Hill residents. Stay tuned for how much money was raised! If you’d still…

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29 Jul: Three Fun DIY Projects for Grandchildren

One of the most important relationships in our lives is the one between grandparent and grandchild. When you live at a maintenance-free, vibrant community like Ives Hill, grandparents have the space, freedom, and lifestyle that allows them to connect with their loved ones! You can create memories and bridge the generation gap with these three fun DIY projects to do…

18 Jul: Family Golf Showdown

Ives Hill Retirement Community by Heritage family members and proud parents, Theresa Fallon and Vivian Bufalini, recently enjoyed watching their sons, Jeff Fallon and John Bufalini, partake in friendly competition during the Watertown Men’s City Golf Tournament in Watertown, NY. Congratulations to John Bufalini for winning first place in the tournament! Ives Hill is proud to encourage community involvement and…