Dear Friends of Heritage, As we continue to battle the COVID-19 pandemic nationwide, the safety and health of our residents and staff continues to be of the utmost importance. Staff are monitored daily upon arrival for work and wear surgical masks and eye protection, such as face shields, to limit the transmission of COVID-19 from potential asymptomatic employees. Staff in…
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Lisa Haglund, Heritage Ministries President and CEO, shared details this week on her new initiative, “Feeding the Hearts of Heroes”, at Ives Hill Retirement Community, a Heritage senior living community in Watertown, NY. Haglund stated, “The work our employees do each day is heroic, but especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, they have worked tirelessly. During this difficult and often stressful…
The holiday season can be an especially difficult time to grieve the loss of a loved one. Your sense of loss can be magnified during family gatherings, holiday traditions and meaningful events. The need for support is the greatest during the holidays. Focus on good memories and take comfort with family and friends. There are a number of ways you…
Veterans Day has passed, but Ives Hill continues to honor its residents who served. More than a dozen residents in attendance Saturday served in World War II. The guest speaker, Major General Miyako Schanley, is honoring her mother, an Ives Hill resident whose military career was cut short when she became pregnant. Schanley says her experiences in the military have…
On Wednesday afternoon, September 18, more than 800 golf balls were dropped from the sky by the Watertown Fire Department for the Ives Hill “Drop to Drive” fundraising event in Watertown. Each golf ball signified a $5 contribution towards a new vehicle for the transportation of Ives Hill residents. Stay tuned for how much money was raised! If you’d still…
One of the most important relationships in our lives is the one between grandparent and grandchild. When you live at a maintenance-free, vibrant community like Ives Hill, grandparents have the space, freedom, and lifestyle that allows them to connect with their loved ones! You can create memories and bridge the generation gap with these three fun DIY projects to do…
Ives Hill Retirement Community by Heritage family members and proud parents, Theresa Fallon and Vivian Bufalini, recently enjoyed watching their sons, Jeff Fallon and John Bufalini, partake in friendly competition during the Watertown Men’s City Golf Tournament in Watertown, NY. Congratulations to John Bufalini for winning first place in the tournament! Ives Hill is proud to encourage community involvement and…
The 91st Military Police Battalion recently invited Ives Hill residents and family members to tour the Historic LeRay Mansion and the Ft. Drum Museum on the Ft. Drum Army base. Everyone who attended had a wonderful time! Ives Hill is so blessed to have intriguing activities such as these while promoting a carefree, maintenance-free lifestyle among friends, neighbors, and a…
Ben and Peggy Coe have been married for 65 years and have spent the last 70 Valentine’s Days together. To many, that’s pretty impressive – unless you ask them. “We don’t make a big deal out of it, do we?” asked Peggy. “No,” Ben responded. The Coes have lived in Watertown since 1973. They first met in Massachusetts.
Residents and staff at Ives Hill Retirement Community in Watertown, NY recently celebrated National Wear Red Day. On the first Friday of every February, which is designated as American Heart Month, the nation comes together for a common goal: promoting awareness and the eradication of heart disease and stroke by wearing red.