News & Events

There is a new volunteer at the St. John Community, and he is quickly becoming a Community favorite. His name is Porter, a three-month-old, Golden Retriever puppy. He frequents the residents daily with his owner Michaela Sutherland, activities coordinator for... Continue Reading >

Each day, the LIFE Centers of Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, and Lawrence support the needs and services of participants. LIFE’s managed care model helps support older adults live independently at home with the monitored care they need to thrive in their neighborhood. In... Continue Reading >

Lutheran SeniorLife commercial coming to a local TV station near you! For a sneak peak of the commercial, click here. Lutheran SeniorLife recently filmed a 30-second commercial featuring residents living an Abundant Life® within our senior living communities. The production... Continue Reading >

For years, the Beaver County Humane Society used a plastic doghouse shaped container to collect donations with the help of a number of small business throughout the county. However, according to volunteer Patty Pietropaoli, chair of the fundraising committee, the... Continue Reading >

The residents at Overbrook Pointe celebrated the Christmas Epiphany also known as Three Kings’ Day with a buffet brunch. The day commemorates the revelation of God incarnate as Jesus Christ. It is celebrated on January 6th and marks the end... Continue Reading >

By Jack Herklotz, Passavant Community Resident My wife and I have been residents at Passavant Community since May 2020, just as COVID lockdowns hit. Having moved from Chicago, the down-time in activities was a blessing that allowed us to get settled... Continue Reading >

With the completion of St. John Community initiative, middle-income seniors now have an affordable, all-inclusive opportunity to live in a continuing care retirement community with all the amenities of home. “It felt like home to me,” said Mary Ackerman who... Continue Reading >

Five years ago, siblings Jenna and John Sutton of Mars, embarked on a mission to raise funds for the veterans at the St. John Community after reading the book, “Unbroken.” According to Jenna, the book described the “horrific experiences” of... Continue Reading >

For Randy Hart, Lutheran SeniorLife Passavant Community in Zelienople holds a special place in his heart, having spent his entire life in the historic town and growing up near Passavant. That is why he has put so much of his... Continue Reading >

Bob and Nancy Hesch of the Passavant Community had become accustomed to travelling the country since purchasing their RV in the early 2000s.  Years later, the Heschs, who have been married for 52 years, decided to build their retirement home... Continue Reading >