In honor of Earth Day and Arbor Day, several residents, volunteers and staff joined St. Pauls House’s Pastor Matt in planting a new tree. This year’s tree, a tulip polar tree, was added to the north garden. It joins the lilac bushes, magnolia tree, cherry tree and red maple tree, all planted for past Earth [Read more...]

There is a living legend residing at Pleasant View, John Kinnison. John served as the Director of Bands and the Music Department at Ottawa Elementary School for 32 years, and as Executive Director of the Illinois Music Educators Association for 13 years.  He was the founder of the Illinois Valley Band Festivals, and is a [Read more...]

On Sunday, April 29, the Lutheran Home had an amazing turnout at the final Americana Art Series performance, the Roy Vombrack Orchestra. The irresistible sound of soaring trumpets, robust trombones, wailing saxophones and swinging rhythm section filled the Chapel of St. John with guests eager to swing and rock to the 17-piece Chicago big band. [Read more...]

The Lutheran Home staff is comprised of faithful, dedicated, skilled individuals who passionately care for residents.  And when those employees go home, they are equally dedicated and passionate about their own families. The Lutheran Home thought it would be fun to invite children of the staff (ages 8-12 years old) to come and see where [Read more...]

On April 25, St. Pauls House and Gero Solutions co-hosted a beautiful open house event.  Nearly 20 local professionals (physicians, social workers, home health companies, hospice providers, financial companies) were welcomed into our Assisted Living home and given a tour of St. Pauls House.  Everyone had a chance to enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres prepared by [Read more...]