Meyers & McQuire Concert Meyers & McQuire Concert KristenMeyer / Monday, August 14, 2023 0 10916 Read more
"The Elderly Brothers" perform at Ferris Hills "The Elderly Brothers" perform at Ferris Hills A hotdog lunch and music show on a Thursday afternoon! KristenMeyer / Monday, July 31, 2023 0 11471 One of our residents, Gabe, is in the band! Gabe and his wife, Deb, moved into Ferris Hill this year and they hit the ground running. Both Deb and Gabe were already active volunteers in the community working tirelessly at the VA, Kiwanis, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, and more. Here, we are all enjoying the musical performane with lunch as an added treat. Read more
The Richard Auldon Clark Concert The Richard Auldon Clark Concert A performance at Ferris Hills at Westlake in Canandaigua, NY KristenMeyer / Friday, July 21, 2023 0 11581 Read more
Rainbow Connection Rainbow Connection This was our view from the Ferris Hills Parking Lot last night around 7pm KristenMeyer / Monday, June 26, 2023 0 12354 Thank you, Terry Boothman, for capturing this moment! Read more
This morning we had a little visitor just behind Clark Meadows. This morning we had a little visitor just behind Clark Meadows. This fawn was photographed from a safe distance as not to disturb mother nature. KristenMeyer / Wednesday, June 7, 2023 0 13038 Read more
ATLYS performs at Ferris Hills in Canandaigua, NY! ATLYS performs at Ferris Hills in Canandaigua, NY! A STRING QUARTET of four strong women who explore, discover, and create. KristenMeyer / Thursday, June 1, 2023 0 12943 Read more
"BEST TASTE" Award goes to Ferris Hills and Clark Meadows! "BEST TASTE" Award goes to Ferris Hills and Clark Meadows! 2023 Canandaigua Kiwanis Chef and Sip Challenge KristenMeyer / Tuesday, May 9, 2023 0 12690 For the win... Chefs, Tony Cafarelli and Jamison Leigh, served up Porchetta with salsa verde and pickled red onion. Our chefs worked hard preparing and presenting their creation. They enjoyed the fun competition with other respected chefs in the community. The foodies came out to enjoy this amazing event hosted by Canandaigua Kiwanis. Canandaigua Kiwanis is an active group of dedicated volunteers working tirelessly throughout the year raising money to support children. Read more
Derby Day! Derby Day! Fancy hats, traditional song, mint Juleps, and more! KristenMeyer / Sunday, May 7, 2023 0 12004 Ferris Hills and Clark Meadows residents were together in Rayburn Hall to celebrate the time honored Kentucky Derby! Read more
The Secret to the Ferris Hills/Clark Meadows Molasses Cookies has been Revealed! The Secret to the Ferris Hills/Clark Meadows Molasses Cookies has been Revealed! Patrick has a passion for baking and it shows in everything he does! KristenMeyer / Monday, May 1, 2023 0 12354 When the calendar says, "Baking Demo: Cookies with Patrick," folks gather around. Today, Patrick Boylan, a baker at Thompson Senior Living Communities, shared his family recipe for the favorite molasses cookies! Patrick did his training at Le Cordon Bleu in New Hampshire and has quite some skills in the baking department. He demostrated how he assembles a batch of the molasses cookies and while he prepared the dough in his very own orange kitchenaid mixer (a gift from his Mom) he told us about the baked goods he prefers to make in our kitchen. He loves to decorate cakes and cookies. One of his other family recipes that he prepares for the residents is a raspberry cheesecake. He enjoys baking and decorating wedding cakes and says that his passion came from his mother's love of baking. it was a special treat to meet one of our talented cooks and to hear some of his personal story. Thank you Patrick! Read more
Card Making Workshop at Ferris Hills Card Making Workshop at Ferris Hills KristenMeyer / Friday, April 28, 2023 0 10975 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 49696 Tags: Ferris Hills at West LakeString Quartet