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09/27/2025

💫The magic of music has returned to historic Powell Hall!💫

EverTrue was on site Friday to share in the magic of music as a Presenting Sponsor of th 2025/2026 Coffee Concert Series, a special event of the 146th season of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra (SLSO) in the newly expanded Jack C. Taylor Center Powell Hall.

EverTrue to our passion for enriching lives through community partnerships, EverTrue is honored to present the 2025/2026 Coffee Concert Series. At this inaugural concert, we learned that being a donut sponsor means your information table gets a lot of visitors! It was great to meet you! 🍩

As an organization dedicated to a mission of Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest, we know that music can be powerful in connecting a community in physical, cognitive, emotional and even spiritual ways.

Join EverTrue residents for these Friday concert events and experience the power of live symphonic music in the heart of St. Louis.

09/26/2025

The EverTrue philanthropy team and Hylton Point Apartments were gifted a 2025 grant from AARP Livable Communities with funding support provided by Toyota USA and have completed a much-needed Neighborhood Safety Project with the funds.

The funds helped to build a speed hump in the Hylton Point Apartments area, while also allowing for a Neighborhood Safety Fair on Friday, Sept. 26 for the apartment’s older adult residents, their families and the surrounding communities.

EverTrue would also like to thank Shameem Clark Hubbard, Alderwoman of Ward 10, and the Centennial Christian Church for their letters of support regarding the need for the grant.
This initiative is set to bring significant benefits to our community, and we couldn’t have done it without your support.

We’re excited to share this positive change and look forward to seeing the impact. Residents already are enjoying the benefits!

“I have an electric bike, and I go everywhere on it – to the Arch, to the park, to the zoo and all over. I appreciate having a safe place to store it now. Thank you AARP and Toyota,” said a four-year resident of Hylton Point Apartments and avid bike rider.

09/25/2025

As we celebrate Hispanic American Heritage Month (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15), we honor Cuban-American artist, world traveler and EverTrue Laclede Groves resident, Tommie Lee.

Born in Cuba to a Cuban father and an American mother, Tommie grew up speaking English at home and Spanish in her community – skills that opened doors throughout her life.

After moving to the United States in 8th grade, she flipped the script: Spanish at home, English everywhere else. Her bilingualism became a passport to the world, helping her build a career as a secretary for an international company, where she worked closely with South American partners and traveled the globe.

Upon moving to EverTrue Laclede Groves, Tommie Lee found opportunities to remain true to her passions. As a resident receiving StillYou® memory support services, she had access to join the Opening Minds through Art (OMA) program at Maryville University. Designed for people experiencing Alzheimer’s and dementia, Tommie Lee joined Occupational Therapy students for weekly sessions, enjoying painting and conversation.

Always an artist, today Tommie Lee’s apartment is filled with her work – watercolors inspired by her travels to Ireland, Italy, Germany, and, of course, Cuba, alongside hand-painted items and even a bust of herself she sculpted. 🧑‍🎨

Tommie Lee’s story is a beautiful example of how heritage, language and creativity can support a life EverTrue to purpose and passion.

09/22/2025

🍯🍎 Shanah Tovah! 🕊️✨
Today marks the beginning of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year and the start of the High Holy Days. As our Jewish neighbors enter this sacred time of reflection and renewal, we join in wishing them a peaceful, blessed and sweet new year.

09/22/2025

🎉 Hylton Point Apartments managed by EverTrue invites you to a Neighborhood Safety Fair Friday, Sept. 26 from 1- 2:30 p.m. to be part of the unveiling of the new neighborhood safety project that focuses on pedestrian safety. 🚶

The neighborhood safety project, including a new speed bump and painted crosswalk, was funded by the 2025 grant from AARP Livable Communities with funding support provided by TOYOTA Motor North America.

The Neighborhood Safety Fair will feature:

• Giveaways
• Snacks
• Prizes
• Safety resources
• Special activities for the kids!

Come join us to see the impact a grant can make for a community like Hylton Point Apartments.

09/20/2025

Chuck Forbes, a resident of EverTrue Mason Pointe in Town & Country, Mo., has found retirement satisfaction by embracing his past career as a web developer to build meaningful retirement hobbies while giving back to others in his Life Plan Community.

How does he do it? Read Chuck’s top tips:

https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/five-retirement-satisfaction-boosts/

09/19/2025

Caregivers, and the work that goes into caring for a loved one with a dementia diagnosis has been in news lately thanks to Bruce Willis’ wife Emma Hemming Wilis and her new book, “The Unexpected Journey”.

EverTrue has long understood the fear, confusion and sense of uncertainty that affects not only an individual with a dementia diagnosis, but also all those who care for that individual.

That is why EverTrue continues to advance their Memory Support care options, now piloting the GUIDE program, Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience.

GUIDE is designed to improve the quality of life for people living with dementia, while also strengthening support for caregivers and helping people stay in their homes and communities longer.

GUIDE aims to address the top five stressors for caregivers, navigating the fears, complications and insights that Hemming Willis focuses on in her book.

Find out more about our GUIDE Program by visiting https://www.evertrueliving.org/guide/

09/18/2025

EverTrue is proud to continue it’s legacy of giving and giving back at it’s upcoming Keys to Life Gala, to be held Saturday, Nov. 22 at the Hilton St. Louis Frontenac.

With an event focused on the amazing innovations that have been funded thanks to EverTrue’s dedicated donors, we encourage you to attend to hear stories of hope and stories of inspiration from individuals who benefit from EverTrue’s nonprofit mission.

By documenting best practices, evidence-based research and real-world experience EverTrue team members developed EverTrue’s trademarked StillYou® program, a care model that offers a unique approach to living with dementia that is now used in many of EverTrue's Memory Support communities.

Pioneering the StillYou approach is one of the many ways EverTrue supports Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest. Get your tickets today and attend our Keys to Life Gala, set for November 22 at the Hilton St. Louis Frontenac. Learn more about attending at: https://etliving.org/keystolife2025

09/17/2025

There were no rough seas this afternoon for Robert “Bob” Pratzel, 76, a former member of the U.S. Coast Guard, who was able to share stories and memories with U.S. Coast Guard members, past and present, as part of the EverTrue Hospice Memorable Moment program.

Pratzel, who is in EverTrue Hospice for a Parkinson's diagnosis, had a nice lunch with the service members, his wife Christy and his brother and sister-in-law. The conversation focused on Robert's service from 1967 to 1977.

Bob remembers his time in the service with such fondness that it was the first – and only – thing he requested when approached by EverTrue with the possibility of creating a Memorable Moment. "To see so many attend to meet with him and share stories was really amazing. Two of the young men who came today are on the same boat as Bob was on when he was in the service," said his wife Christy.

EverTrue partnered with the local Coast Guard and Veterans Administration to invite fellow Coast Guard service members to come, hang out with Bob, share stories and have lunch.

The lunch included lots of laughter and sharing stories of their time in the service.

“It was such an emotional experience,” said Christy. “EverTrue Hospice has improved Bob’s life, and I think he may live longer because of it.”

Representatives from KMOV and Fox2Now attended the event, interviewing Bob and his family as they gathered material for a future story.

EverTrue designs Memorable Moment events for EverTrue Hospice patients with a focus on personalizing the activities, events and opportunities to multiply joy for individuals and their families to create lasting memories. To find out more about EverTrue Hospice, visit evertrueliving.org/evertrue-hospice/

09/13/2025

🌟 EverTrue is Ever Learning!

This past week, the organization hosted a special EverTrue Sales Summit, bringing together senior living professionals from all 12 of our Life Plan Communities across Missouri, Illinois and Pennsylvania. 🏙️

These are the friendly faces you’ll meet when you reach out for a personal tour 😊 They’re your go-to guides for exploring what makes each of our communities special, and they’re here to help you or your loved ones find the perfect fit.

The focus on the summit was on building connection, collaboration and sharing ideas and best practices with the team working toward one goal: enriching the lives of the 13,000+ older adults we’re honored to serve each year. 💬🏡

Visit our communities online and fill out a form to find the best possible fit for you to live Life According to You.

09/12/2025

The growth of EverTrue continues to be recognized in the news, with the Ashden apartment expansion at EverTrue Cumberland Crossings featured recently in the PennLive.com publication.

The new Ashden apartments meet a growing need for independent living in the region. The spaces are an answer to the trend of older adults seeking out apartment living for its freedom from maintenance while staying connected to family, friends and community.

https://www.pennlive.com/sponsor-content/?scid=223994&prx_t=0ggKAHAx0AhhEPA&ntv_ui=d9d2742b-636b-49c4-ac68-20bc1224191e&ntv_ht=WPy-aAA

09/10/2025

September is Healthy Aging Month, a time to focus on the habits that support physical, mental and emotional well-being as we age. Harold Maness, EverTrue Laclede Groves resident, is a shining example of what healthy aging looks like in action. At 85, he picked up a pickleball paddle for the first time and it was love at first swing. Now approaching 100, Harold credits the sport with keeping him strong, social and energized.

But Harold doesn’t stop at pickleball. He writes, paints, travels, skydives and drives solo road trips to visit family. Each morning starts with his own workout routine, including 100 crunches.

For Harold, staying active and engaged isn’t a chore, it’s a joy. “If you enjoy what you do, you’ll live longer and happier,” he says.

In fact, Harold has become something of a role model in the pickleball community and the EverTrue Laclede Groves community for his positivity and his pickleball ability, known as the “Pickleball Champion.”

Read more about Harold and other Amazing EverTrue residents to inspire you this Healthy Aging Month: https://ow.ly/zvXX50WTt61

02/03/2025

We went on a joyride for Black History Month today to Greenwood Cemetery established in 1874. In 2016, was placed on the St Louis County Historic Landmarks and most recently bestowed the honor of being listed on the National Underground Railway Network. We got to drive by the grave of Harriet Robinson Scott, wife of Dred Scott U.S. Supreme Court freedom suit plaintiff.

Residents along for the ride referred to family members buried there and reminisced at how far this cemetery has come since volunteers worked to restore and preserve the cemetery over the last 10 years. Our 100-year-old resident, Louisa, told us that her grandmother, all of her grandmother’s siblings, and others she knew were buried there. As we drove through the cemetery listening to a recording about the history and renovation of the site, she said “There was a time you were sad to burry your loved ones here years ago because it was so over-run. This looks wonderful. They did a wonderful job fixing this up.”

Learn more about the great work and history at Greenwood Cemetery here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9494wqwArI&t=67s

01/31/2025

January was a blast!

12/19/2024

Photos from the annual Resident Christmas Dinner. Santa and Mrs. Claus stopped by with gifts, live holiday tunes were playing, and a festive meal was had by all. Happy Holidays!❤️🎅🤶🎉🥰

12/19/2024

Can you guess where residents went for their holiday & history joyride?

12/19/2024

Women’s Group made some Christmas tree fruit pizzas this week! They didn’t last too long! 😋

12/19/2024

1st graders from Our Lady of Lourdes school came over yesterday to play ‘Christmas Guess Who’ with us! The kiddos had to ask residents yes or no questions to find out which Christmas character they were (like Santa, the gingerbread man, baby Jesus, the grinch…) Residents enjoyed so many giggles and sweet interactions with these kids. We all sang some songs together before saying farewell! Thanks for the visit kids! Our Lady of Lourdes - University City

12/04/2024

Tie the season! Residents have already helped trim the trees, made some wreaths ans some tasty chocolate bark, among other holiday activities. 🎄❤️

12/04/2024

Another sweet visit from friends at Tenth Life!

11/26/2024

We enjoyed our annual trip to Tilles Park! ❤️🎄😊

11/18/2024

11/11/2024

Thank you Meyer Mini Farms!

11/11/2024

Happy Veterans Day to all those who have served! We’re proud of our Air Force veteran Chuck who spent nearly his entire career in the military. Thanks Chuck!