Reporter Sam Carter and Good Day Rochester returned to St. John’s on Thursday, March 16. During several televised segments throughout the morning, a few of the unique programs and activities offered at St. John’s Meadows were at the forefront.
“This is my favorite activity,” said St. John’s Meadows resident Pat Corcoran as she played aquatic volleyball with Sam and her neighbors. “It’s like living on a cruise ship. We have tons of activities, but this one is my favorite. We look forward to it every week.”
The segments that aired on March 16 included:
“It’s all resident-run?” Sam Carter asked Kim Bidleman as the two stood in the new Briarwood Market, a convenience store that volunteer coordinator Jaimie Cullinan staffs with a dozen residents who are eager to contribute their time.
“5 days a week from 12:00 until 4:00 p.m., it’s all resident-run,” said Bidleman.
“Each week we work on muscle strength and coordination and different aspects of where your body is in space,” said Steve Gardner as he explained to Sam Carter and viewers at home the benefits of aquatic exercise. “These ladies have been at it about two years now and there has been marked improvement in their strength and balance.”