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Introducing Your King and Queen of Assisted Living
Dr. John Thomas and Mrs. Rosetta Mainieri – 2021 Mardi Gras King and Queen of St. James Place Assisted Living All hail Dr. John Thomas and Her Majesty Rosetta Mainieri as the newly-crowned 2021 Mardi Gras King and Queen of St. James Place Assisted Living! Ruling with warm hearts and… Read More
How to Fully Enjoy All the Benefits of Retirement
Sissy and John Bateman in their home at St. James Place. Calling Baton Rouge home for more than 70 years, John and Sissy Bateman have spent the last few years in retirement soaking up their favorite activities, from gardening in their backyard to traveling the world. But with their future… Read More
The Reason for the Season: Bringing a Sacred Art Form to SJP
Independent living resident Ginnie Bolin writes icons in her Garden Home at St. James Place. Independent living resident Ginnie Bolin hosts Byzantine icon workshops on campus When Ginne Bolin first learned how to write Byzantine icons nearly 20 years ago, her initial goal was to create one for each… Read More
Sisters, Sisters: Home for the Holidays
Two pairs of sisters reunited at SJP appreciate retirement life together during the holiday season From virtual dinners to handwritten Christmas cards, we’re all looking for safe ways to stay connected with each other for the holidays. But for four residents, settling down at St. James Place meant getting to… Read More
How to Get in the Holiday Spirit all Year Long
SJP’s Gayle Smith uses her therapeutic hobby to keep her spirits up St. James Place residents are finding new ways to keep themselves busy during the holidays. While some prefer baking, playing games or completing a puzzle, one resident has taken to a therapeutic art form. Gayle Smith, 76, moved… Read More
Holiday Rum Cake Recipe by Barbara Hughes
What’s the secret to a moist cake? For Barbara Hughes, it’s rum! But you don’t have to be a rum fanatic to enjoy this delicious rum cake recipe. Barbara Hughes, 85, got the recipe from her sister-in-law—who herself found it on a rum bottle label. However, many years of baking… Read More
Chef Barry Kalt’s Cornbread Dressing Recipe
With so many changes in 2020, we could all use a homemade recipe for our holiday feasts. Whether you’re celebrating virtually with friends or in the comfort of your own home, St. James Place’s Chef Barry Kalt has created a delicious cornbread dressing recipe you can add to your recipe… Read More
Getting His Spark Back
After 3 years in Assisted Living, a St. James Place resident finds his way back to independence Jerry Schreurs has always been full of life. Jerry, 79, maintained an active and social life even before moving to St. James Place. He had a passion for automotive restoration and followed the… Read More
5 Ways to Stay Active From Home
Maintaining your physical fitness doesn’t have to be a hassle alongside social distancing guidelines; it should continue to be an outlet that adds energy to your life, so you can keep up with your favorite activities. Tackling your fitness goals at any age can seem daunting, but staying active during… Read More
