Vassar-Warner Home

05/21/2026

With May being Mental Health Awareness Month, our family at Vassar-Warner is here to support our residents, staff and guests in every way. By embracing creativity, compassion and connection, we prioritize our seniors’ wellbeing every day 💚

05/15/2026

As you age, traveling comes with added worries. From health concerns and being away from family for extended periods of time to mobility challenges, vacations can become more overwhelming than relaxing.

Learn how to make your travel plans as stress-free as possible with our 5 travel tips for seniors.

05/13/2026

Brain games and activities are a great way to stay sharp.

Looking for some new ways to keep your mind engaged? Play the Vassar-Warner Home-themed crossword below.

Keep an eye out for the June newsletter for the answer key!

05/12/2026

Last month, the Poughkeepsie Garden Club joined us at Vassar-Warner to tour the facility and present a donation to our garden club.

Thank you for your generous gift that will go towards new gardening supplies for our upcoming spring clean-up!

05/08/2026

There are so many choices for older adults when it comes to senior housing. From independent living, like Vassar-Warner Home, to assisted living and nursing homes, there are many options. Each offers different levels of care and support, ensuring the needs of you or your loved ones are met.

Interested in learning about what independent living services we offer? Visit our website for more information.

05/06/2026

Since we recently announced the reopening of Vassar-Warner Home as Dutchess County’s only nonprofit senior living residence, we wanted to answer any questions you have.

Let us know in the comments if we missed any – we are happy to fill you in!

05/05/2026

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the comedy show scheduled at Vassar Warner Home this Friday has been cancelled. We will be rescheduling.

05/01/2026

Scams and fraud are becoming a more prevalent threat to seniors; personalized phone calls using AI or emails from a “family friend” cause uncertainty and panic. Protect your financial peace and use these 5 tips to protect yourself from financial scams.

Revisit our March newsletter to learn more!



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04/30/2026

We are a day late but Happy Birthday Matthew Vassar! We continue to cherish your legacy!

Happy Birthday to Matthew Vassar!!!
Born in 1792, Norfolk, England, he immigrated with his family to America when he was just a baby. His family settled along the Wappinger's Creek in Dutchess County, NY. After running away to Newburgh as a teen, he came back to his family to join their brewing business as a bookkeeper and collector. In 1814 Vassar opened M. Vassar & Company and rebuilt the brewery on Vassar Street which became the largest brewery of its kind in the United States. This brought him fortune and investment opportunities in banking and whaling. With a sense of community, he brought members of his family into his business which expanded into the founding of Vassar Brothers Hospital in 1882. However, its the founding of the institute for women's education, Vassar College in 1861 which cemented his lasting legacy.
Further Reading:
Thomas Williams. Matthew Vassar. https://www.hudsonrivervalley.org/.../9ce0f7d6-1760-419a...
Image: An 1861 portrait of Vassar, with his namesake college's Main Building in the background by Charles Loring Elliott. 1861.

04/29/2026

Did you know that Vassar-Warner Home was built in 1835?

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Greek Revival-style building has been a recognizable part of Poughkeepsie’s cityscape for more than a century.

04/27/2026

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