{"id":19727,"date":"2018-06-27T16:45:27","date_gmt":"2018-06-27T22:45:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.flovalleynews.com\/?p=19727"},"modified":"2018-06-27T16:45:27","modified_gmt":"2018-06-27T22:45:27","slug":"florissant-others-honor-rhfs-55-th-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flovalleynews.com\/?p=19727","title":{"rendered":"Florissant, Others Honor RHF\u2019s 55th Year"},"content":{"rendered":"

With Programs at St. Catherine and DeSmet<\/span><\/em><\/h1>\n

\u00a0\u00a0 By Bob Lindsey<\/span><\/h3>\n
\"EDDIE<\/a>
EDDIE THE POLICE DOG made many new friends at DeSmet Retirement Center\u00a0 like Jocelyn Damper, daughter of DeSmet resident Maxine Bartlett during last week\u2019s anniversary luncheon\/luau. — Bob Lindsey photos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

 <\/p>\n

Officials from Retirement Housing Foundation (RHF) came to the two Florissant retirement centers last week to join with residents, staff and local officials to help celebrate the company\u2019s 55th<\/sup> year at two separate luncheons.<\/p>\n

Laverne R. Joseph, president and CEO of RHF was the opening speaker June 19 at St. Catherine Retirement Community in Florissant and also appeared at DeSmet Retirement Community in Florissant at a luau June 21 celebrating the company\u2019s 55th<\/sup> year serving seniors nationwide. RHF serves 22,000 people in 194 housing communities in 29 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands.<\/p>\n

Dr. Joseph outlined the mission of RHF, which is a non-profit organization providing various housing options and services for older adults, lower income families and persons with disabilities \u201cin an environment which enhances their quality of life\u2014physically, mentally and spiritually.\u201d<\/p>\n

Joseph noted that their mission \u201cis faith-based and mission driven,\u201d and their roots date back to their relationship with the United Church of Christ. RHF\u2019s philosophy honors faith and traditions of every religion and the non-religious.<\/p>\n

He told the story of the company\u2019s logo, often referred to as \u201cthe snowflake.\u201d What appears to be a snowflake is actually a grouping of four houses and four apartment buildings joined together by a cross, \u201crepresenting our Christian tradition, and the motivating force of RHF\u2019s mission.\u201d The diamond shape represents \u201cour sense of community,\u201d the houses have open doors symbolizing availability for those who need housing. The logo points in all four directions, \u201csignifying our geographic diversity and inclusiveness.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"CATHERINE<\/a>
CATHERINE KITCHEN SINK BAND of mostly residents performed at the RHF 55th year luncheon held June 19 at St. Catherine Retirement Center. — Bob Lindsey photos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Three pastors and two priests were present at the St. Catherine luncheon offering the invocation, prayers, the blessing of the food and the benediction. Two other clergy spoke at the DeSmet gathering June 21.<\/p>\n

Mayor Tom Schneider, accompanied by Florissant Councilman Robert Parson presented the RHF leaders with a resolution and a plaque from the city at St. Catherine. The mayor and Police Chief Tim Lowery spoke and presented a proclamation at the DeSmet luncheon. Mayor Schneider, in his brief remarks, noted that the city consistently gets high marks for its senior services putting Florissant at the top or near the top in several surveys on senior housing needs and services. Proclamations were also presented to both Florissant RHF retirement facilities from Sen. Claire McCaskill\u2019s office.<\/p>\n

Before lunch was served, the St. Catherine Kitchen Sink Band performed a few songs.<\/p>\n

At the DeSmet luncheon, the Hawaiian theme featured singer and hula dancers performed for the visitors and residents.<\/p>\n

\"HULA<\/a>
HULA DANCERS performed at the DeSmet Retirement Community luau June 21 celebrating the parent company RHF\u2019s 55th year. — Bob Lindsey photos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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