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Name: Samantha Rapuk Samantha Rapuk has been the Executive Director at the St. John Community in Mars, PA since 2021. Prior to that, she served as Associate Director for four years. She holds a Master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration and... Continue Reading >

On a recent Thursday afternoon, the atmosphere at The Commons at Stonebrook Village felt unhurried. Residents gathered not because they were told to, but because it had become part of the rhythm of community life, where time is set aside... Continue Reading >

The holidays don’t need to be big to be special. Sometimes they look like turning a cookie tradition into something playful and healthy, Santa and the Grinch showing up to deliver gifts, or a quiet walk through glowing trees that... Continue Reading >

Lutheran SeniorLife proudly celebrated the students who recently completed their Certified Nursing Assistant training and officially entered a profession grounded in compassion, patience, and human connection. Each graduate earned their certification through dedication and resilience by showing up consistently, asking... Continue Reading >

Veteran fundraising leader succeeds longtime Foundation President Jane Bittcher Lutheran SeniorLife proudly announces the appointment of Joelleen Yerace as its new Vice President of Development and Fundraising, following the retirement of Jane Bittcher, who has led the Lutheran SeniorLife Foundation... Continue Reading >

To understand what Sharon "Sherri" Whalen's final day at Lutheran SeniorLife truly meant, do not begin with her eighteen years of service. Begin with the residents who meant everything to her, the friendship that grew from a stubborn WiFi connection,... Continue Reading >

The ticket was won in warmth and sunshine. The payoff comes in winter. On a warm September afternoon at Missing Links Brewery, the Visiting Nurses Association (VNA) hosted a Cheers to Charity fundraiser, a celebration marking 60 years of compassionate... Continue Reading >

Subjectively, people say the Christmas season begins with a single moment. A bell. A song. At Passavant Community, this year's Christmas season began with the sound of an air horn. That horn marked the official start of the 23rd Annual... Continue Reading >

This isn't your average Christmas festival. It's bigger, warmer, and more meaningful, and is quickly becoming one of the region's must-attend holiday traditions. Abundant Lights is Passavant Community's signature Christmas celebration, built for family fun from the moment you arrive.... Continue Reading >

A Thanksgiving meal carries importance that goes far beyond the food on the plate. This time of year, a warm, home-cooked dinner represents belonging, tradition, and the reassurance that no one is forgotten. At LIFE Butler County, that meaning guides... Continue Reading >