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A Friend-Making Machine: Why Community Doesn’t Happen by Accident

“If a senior living community is going to become a true “friend-making machine,” it has to be intentional.”   Lucia Klebar, Director of Sales and Marketing at Saint John’s On The Lake, shares her perspective on one of the most important—and often overlooked—aspects of healthy aging: meaningful human connection.   In 2023, U.S. Surgeon General […]

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Senior Living Should Not Require a Decoder Ring

Lucia Klebar, Director of Sales and Marketing at Saint John’s On The Lake shares her perspective on why planning ahead is one of the greatest gifts families can give themselves and their loved ones. “Many families begin thinking about senior living only after an unexpected event—a fall, hospitalization, or sudden decline in health. By then, […]

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Active Aging in MKE

As Seen in Milwaukee Magazine, September 2025 Locals share their advice on making the most of your golden years. Finding a Community Jim Fergus and Michael Barndt both live at Saint John’s On The Lake. We spoke to them about why people shouldn’t wait to make the move. How did you both come to Saint John’s? Michael […]

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Should I Move to Senior Living?

A Candid Look at Both Sides of the Question If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “Maybe I should move to a senior living community… but maybe not yet,” you’re not alone. It’s a big decision—and an emotional one. There’s excitement and hesitation, curiosity and concern. Whether you’re 70 or 90, independent and active or starting […]

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The Winter Blues

By Rachel Goyette, Lead Wellness Specialist at Saint John’s On The Lake For this week of Healthy Mind, we’re sharing why Healthy Mind practices are so essential in the winter. Seasonal Affective Disorder and The Winter Blues affect many Americans. Colder weather and less daylight hours can make us feel less motivated and less engaged […]

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Cultivating Joy

By Rachel Goyette, Lead Wellness Specialist at Saint John’s On The Lake For this week of Healthy Mind, we’re sharing the importance of embracing and cultivating joy. Joy is an emotion that reflects a long term state of feelings of inner peace of contentment, and takes more time to cultivate than happiness. In addition to […]

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