Dear Friends, Thanks to the efforts of the newly revived Arts Program and the long-standing involvement of many art lovers, creativity has blossomed this year at Friends House. Active artists – including professional painters, sculptors, photographers, and collectors […]
February is American Heart Month, a time to prioritize heart health and explore ways to nurture your overall well-being. For seniors, maintaining a healthy heart becomes increasingly important as we age, and at Friends House, heart health is […]
Salary Range:$24.00 To $26.00 Hourly The Maintenance Technician person is responsible, under the direction and supervision of the Director of Maintenance, for general building and repair projects using maintenance skills of carpentry, electrical, plumbing, tile work, landscaping, […]
Dear Friends, I’m Bob Dockhorn, and this past summer I began a two year term as President of the Friends House Seniors Association. What is the Friends House Seniors Association (FHSA)? Our purpose is to provide beneficial services […]
Dear Friends, Let me tell you about life at Friends House Retirement Community, where I moved three years ago. I’m sure everyone knows about all the wonderful advantages of living at Friends House, but I am most excited […]
Aging in place often seems like the natural choice for those who wish to remain in the homes they’ve cherished for years. However, while the idea might feel comforting, the financial, emotional, and logistical costs of modifying a […]
Dear Friends, I moved to this beautiful campus 24 years ago, when I was 68. The first 22 years were spent in a 3-bedroom cottage. Now, I live in an apartment just steps down the hall from our […]
At Friends House Retirement Community, we’re thrilled to announce that we’ve achieved Silver Status for Montessori Inspired Lifestyle® from The Center for Applied Research in Dementia. This recognition highlights our commitment to fostering a resident-centered environment, especially for those […]
When Hurricane Ian hit the East Coast of Florida in 2022, I was renting a floor-level condo in New Smyrna Beach. Even though I was six blocks from the beach, the flooding – which nobody expected! – produced […]