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St. James Place Helps Keep Your Brain in Balance
John Lopez started his career as an activities therapist, working in long-term care and psychiatric facilities. But somewhere along the line he saw the possibility of doing more with his training and started thinking about what would eventually become his Brains & Balance program. “I kind of developed my own… Read More
One of St. James Place’s Best Kept Secrets — Happy Hour
Talk to any resident of St. James Place, and they’ll rave about the various events, meals and activities available. They’ll tell you how wonderful the staff is. But there’s one thing not mentioned on the website (until now) that excites almost every resident on the campus, something they all agree… Read More
There’s a Lot More to St. James Place Than You Think
When it comes to the Baton Rouge area, there seem to be some misconceptions about life at St. James Place, and the “mystery” behind the gates. The difference between being an independent living community with numerous on-campus activities, off-campus outings, great food and fun people is sometimes lost among those… Read More
What is a Life Plan Community?
You’ve probably come across this term while searching for the perfect retirement community in Baton Rouge, but Life Plans aren’t available everywhere. In fact, there’s only one Life Plan Community currently in the area: St. James Place. To help you understand what distinguishes this type of community from other… Read More
Spring in Louisiana: Step Outside and Explore St. James Place
Baton Rouge, one of the best places to live in Louisiana, is known for its beautiful scenery, fun events and intriguing attractions. St. James Place, a charming and welcoming retirement community, is located in the heart of Baton Rouge. Here you’ll find the serenity of nature and opportunities for… Read More
The OLLI Program at St. James Place: A Demonstration of Education as A Lifelong Pursuit
St. James Place residents Tip Tipton and Tommy Beard are firm believers that learning doesn’t have to stop simply because you’re retired. As far as they’re concerned, education is a lifelong pursuit. To prove their point, Tip, a professional composer and retired minister, and Tommy, a retired economics professor at… Read More
Forget New Orleans—Mardi Gras is at St. James Place
When people think of Mardi Gras, the first thing that comes to mind is New Orleans. But at St. James Place, an independent retirement community in Baton Rouge, LA, the residents had their own Mardi Gras festival going on for more years than anyone can count. And what would Mardi… Read More
Christmas Collections: Residents Share Their Beloved Nativity Scenes for the Holidays
Our residents’ homes, halls and porches are decked in holiday cheer each year for the season. Many of our residents have collected memorable nativity scenes during their years of traveling. These collections of their favorite nativities exhibit the true meaning of Christmas. Let our residents tell you about their favorite… Read More
Special Event to Highlight the Creative Artwork of Three St. James Place Residents
Three St. James Place residents will showcase their artwork and discuss their creative processes during a reception on November 17 at La Divina ItalianCafé. Beverly Coates, Butch Noland and June Tuma are all longtime artists who have continued to pursue their passions after moving to St. James Place. Coates is… Read More
