Catching A Ball Game, Creating Memories Catching A Ball Game, Creating Memories Margaret / Tuesday, September 5, 2017 0 27463 Read more
Sonnenberg Field Trip Showcases the Best of Finger Lakes’ Flora and Fauna Sonnenberg Field Trip Showcases the Best of Finger Lakes’ Flora and Fauna Margaret / Tuesday, September 5, 2017 0 19247 Residents of Ferris Hills were recently treated to a day trip excursion to one of the most extensively preserved estates in America: Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park. Read more
Ferris Hills Flag Day Event Salutes Resident Veterans Ferris Hills Flag Day Event Salutes Resident Veterans Margaret / Wednesday, June 28, 2017 0 176803 Ferris Hills honored both its resident members of “The Greatest Generation” and the Stars and Stripes in a moving Flag Day special event. Read more
String Quartet At Ferris Hills Provides Private Concert, Sneak Preview String Quartet At Ferris Hills Provides Private Concert, Sneak Preview “Entertain, inspire, and nurture an appreciation for classical music”. This is the mission of the Geneva Music Festival organizers. Margaret / Tuesday, June 6, 2017 0 43636 “Entertain, inspire, and nurture an appreciation for classical music.” This is the mission of the Geneva Music Festival organizers. Read more
Ferris Hills Residents Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Ferris Hills Residents Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day SuperUser Account / Tuesday, March 28, 2017 0 32870 (CANANDAIGUA, NY) Although the residents of the Finger Lakes’ leading Senior Living Community hail from all over the world, everyone was Irish for a day on Friday, March 17. The spirit of the Irish was in the air at the annual Ferris Hills St. Patrick’s Day Social. It was also apparent in the party-goers green apparel and Irish-themed food, drink, and entertainment. Read more
Get Ready for Grandkids How to Childproof Your Home SuperUser Account / Wednesday, March 1, 2017 0 21743 When it comes to the safety of your most special houseguests—your grandchildren—you can't be too cautious. So before their next visit, check out these tips for childproofing your home and ridding it of hidden hazards that might seriously injure babies or young kids. Read more
Green Thumbs In Their Glory at Ferris Hills SuperUser Account / Wednesday, February 1, 2017 0 18474 When considering a move to an independent living apartment, some green thumbs wonder if they will have to give up gardening. At Ferris Hills at West Lake, that couldn’t be further from the truth, and they couldn’t be happier. Read more
To Your Good Health Simple Things Help Make Healthy Aging Possible SuperUser Account / Sunday, January 1, 2017 0 19519 Have you noticed that the numbers in the phone book seem to be getting smaller? Do you find it harder to get down on your knees to look under the bed—and to get up again? Read more
Athletic Trainers Bring Expertise to Ferris Hills’ Fitness Center SuperUser Account / Thursday, December 1, 2016 0 18752 Certified athletic trainers from UR Medicine’s Thompson Health visit Ferris Hills at West Lake twice a week, leading exercise classes, helping residents use the fitness center equipment correctly and answering questions about how to get started with an exercise plan as well as how to accomplish specific goals. Read more
Margaret / Tuesday, June 6, 2017 / Categories: Ferris Hills Events, Senior Living Community Events, Ferris Hills Blog String Quartet At Ferris Hills Provides Private Concert, Sneak Preview “Entertain, inspire, and nurture an appreciation for classical music”. This is the mission of the Geneva Music Festival organizers. Residents of Ferris Hills were treated to these three tenets and more on Wednesday, May 24 during a special private concert, which was provided by one of the upcoming Festival’s featured acts. The string quartet kicked off their summer concert season with a free preview performance for our community. During the Geneva Music Festival (and beyond), the public will pay at least $25.00 per ticket to see the same performance which our residents enjoyed. The quartet consists of Geoffrey Herd and Eliot Heaton, violins; Eric Wong, viola; and Max Geissler, cello. The group has performed in concert venues around the world, and is currently in the process of recording works for composers such as Narong Prangcharoen and Carter Pann. These four musicians played to a full house while residents swayed in time with the melodic songs. Concert attendees were treated to delightful pieces such as: Haydn String Quartet in D Major, Op. 94 "The Lark" John Corigliano Snapshot: Circa 1909 Schubert String Trio in B Flat Major 451, and Dvorak String Quartet in F Major "American" Op. 95 In a senior living community that is renowned for high-quality healthcare and wellness, it makes perfect sense that Ferris Hills would provide this valuable community activity – music as therapy. This quartet brought the gift of music to residents who cannot attend concerts, but certainly enjoy and appreciate the exposure to live music. The enjoyment of the day went beyond the music – as the packed concert room was full of buoyant social interactions and conversation. Listening to soothing music such as this has been proven to reduce tension, diminish pain, and improve recovery time. It can improve memory recall and enhance cognitive awareness. Lastly, listing to music promotes relaxation and is an instant mood-enhancer. The dividends of bringing such an enjoyable activity to Ferris Hills go well beyond the audible entertainment. If you’d like to follow the concert tour of this quartet or attend other renowned performances, take a look at the Geneva Music Festival lineup at www.genevamusicfestival.com. Previous Article Ferris Hills Residents Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Next Article Ferris Hills Flag Day Event Salutes Resident Veterans Print 43635 Tags: Ferris Hills at West LakeString Quartet