Where's the Beef? Where's the Beef? For the answer, look no further than Ferris Hills at West Lake in Canandaigua, NY KristenMeyer / Monday, March 4, 2024 0 10059 The 10th Annual Chef & Sip Challenge was held yesterday at the Hotel Canandaigua. It was presented by the Canandaigua Kiwanis Club. Our Chefs, Daniel Cobb and Julie Woloson offered up Yankee Pot Roast and Mashed Potatoes garnished with puff pastry/carmalized onion & chive. It was a feast for the senses and they came home with the prize of Most Creative! Congratulations to these talented chefs! Lots of familiar faces in the photos. You will see some of our wait staff, Matt Pelton and Kaylee White, out enjoying the day along with retired Executive Director, Aimee Ward. The venue was beautiful, the competition was fierce, but there was great camaraderie among the many talented chefs. There is so much talent in this region of the Finger Lakes and we are fortunate to have some of that talent right here at Ferris Hills and Clark Meadows. Read more
Happy Valentine's Day! Happy Valentine's Day! Celebrating love and friendship Ferris Hills Style! KristenMeyer / Thursday, February 15, 2024 0 8191 Read more
Mardi Gras 2024 at Ferris Hills Mardi Gras 2024 at Ferris Hills It's Carnival time! KristenMeyer / Thursday, February 15, 2024 0 7818 Read more
Cookie decorating at Ferris Hills Cookie decorating at Ferris Hills KristenMeyer / Wednesday, December 27, 2023 0 8044 Read more
The Centerpieces are just Beautiful! The Centerpieces are just Beautiful! Ferris Hills Holiday Dinners have tablescapes this year that are extra special. KristenMeyer / Tuesday, December 12, 2023 0 8506 In these pictures you can see a flurry of activity in Rayburn Hall as we prepared for our annual Holiday Dinner Extravaganza. The centerpieces were made from foraging in the woods. Residents got together and did all the arranging. The invitations were sent out, our chefs were busy planning and preparing, and the staff helped arrange and set the tables. The parties have begun. Each floor has their own private dinner in the great hall. It is an opportunity to give thanks and to spend time with neighbors and friends. Read more
It's the Holiday Season! It's the Holiday Season! December 1st at Ferris Hills and time to Deck the Halls! KristenMeyer / Friday, December 1, 2023 0 8343 Read more
Holiday Bazaar at Ferris Hills at West Lake Holiday Bazaar at Ferris Hills at West Lake An Evening of Shopping and Merriment with Local Vendors! KristenMeyer / Thursday, November 16, 2023 0 8807 Read more
The Barbie Movie The Barbie Movie What is it about the Barbie Movie that is creating so much attention? KristenMeyer / Tuesday, October 17, 2023 0 9291 Ok. So we clearly had a lot of fun showing the Barbie Movie in Rayburn Hall on Friday. The pre-party was a hoot! The energy our residents brought to the event was palpable. It's a fun movie, but since I'm blogging on a website for a Senior Community, I thought I might dig deeper and my attention went to the bench scene. Academy award winning, fashion designer, Ann Roth, meets Barbie on a bench where Barbie looks at this elderly woman and says, "you're beautiful," and Ann Roth responds, "I know it." There it is!!! Women talking to each other through generations. Barbie's decision to leave Barbieland and embrace the discomforts of the human experience and to see beauty in aging are some of the themes in the movie. There was magic in the air on friday as we drank pink cocktails, ate pink popcorn, and enjoyed each other as modern women living in challenging times. Read more
A Spooktacular Show A Spooktacular Show The Players of Ontario County Arts Council visit Ferris Hills KristenMeyer / Monday, October 16, 2023 0 7294 Reader’s Theater performed by The Players of Ontario County Arts Council put on a Spooktacular show last Sunday. We were honored to welcome the group back for a second time and the audience was not disappointed! Our residents and members of the public enjoyed listening to the eerie tales and had a chance to win a selection of raffle prizes. Funds raised support the OCAC scholarship and grant programs. We look forward to hosting more great shows in the future. Read more
Margaret / Tuesday, September 5, 2017 / Categories: Ferris Hills Events, Clark Meadows Events, Senior Living Community Events, Ferris Hills Blog Sonnenberg Field Trip Showcases the Best of Finger Lakes’ Flora and Fauna 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. Members of the Ferris Hills community were transported to the lush 50-acre site which boasts beautiful gardens, a historic mansion, and functional greenhouse. Despite a little bit of rain, the group still enjoyed the scenic estate and its surroundings. The location also offers views of Canandaigua Lake, which of course feels like home to Ferris Hills residents who enjoy a view of the lake regularly. The preserved mansion was built in 1887 and owned previously by Frederick Ferris and Mary Clark Thompson. The gardens would be installed 15 years later and were infused with Victorian, Colonial, and Japanese influences. Seeing as the grounds are so expansive, golf cart-style shuttles were available take residents on a tour of this landmark and learn more about its rich history, regional wine offerings, and horticulture tips. The sentiments of delight expressed by the Ferris Hills community members in attendance are shared by many others. Commentary about the Sonnenberg Gardens experience includes the following: “The variety of the gardens, the unusual trees, the kindness of the staff all impressed us. Lots of things to see and a tram to help you get around without too much walking. Lovely home with views of different gardens out each window. The lady who put this garden together had a very creative mind!” “It was fun to tour the property and read about the history. The Japanese Tea Room was a lovely spot with the Japanese Maples nearby. I really enjoyed the massive rose garden. The mansion was beautiful inside and out. So many bedrooms and bathrooms! The staff were very knowledgeable and friendly.” “We are so glad this mansion is open to the public. The workmanship, without power tools for the most part, is unbelievable. The carpenters and stone masons were true artists, (and starving artists, we presume). But none the less fantastic to view. Well worth the trip. Spend a few amazing hours.” “Whether you have just few minutes or a few hours, Sonnenberg Gardens is a must-see if you're in the Finger Lakes area! The docents and tour guides are both knowledgeable and entertaining! The Japanese garden was our favorite!” “This place is amazing. Great for a walk and strolling through the amazing gardens. It’s like traveling to Japan, Rome, England and more all in one place. Definitely magical.” “Beautiful gardens and amazing mansion.....self guided tour through the house...sitting on the patio looking out at the grounds is amazing. Ambiance is second to none.”[1] Ferris Hills-sponsored excursions like this one to Sonnenberg offer benefits for residents beyond the fond memories. Studies have proven that there are many physical and mental benefits to getting outside. Spending time in nature has been linked to improved attention spans (short and long term), boosts in serotonin (the “feel good” neurotransmitter), and shows increased activity in the parts of the brain responsible for empathy, emotional stability, and love. Ferris Hills is proud to be able to offer enriching day trips offsite like this one to Sonnenberg. Be sure to check out additional excursion photos below. [1] Source: TripAdvisor.com Previous Article Ferris Hills Flag Day Event Salutes Resident Veterans Next Article Catching A Ball Game, Creating Memories Print 19418