Sholom

12/28/2025

Just 3 days left to double your impact!

Every gift made by December 31, 2025 will be matched dollar for dollar—up to $50,000—thanks to the generosity of Susan and Richard Goldman.

Your support creates immediate and lasting impact for those who call Sholom home.

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12/28/2025

🎶 Volunteer Opportunity: Music & Memory at Sholom 🎶

Do you have a love of music and a heart for connection? Our Sholom Music & Memory Program is looking for volunteers to help bring joy, comfort, and meaningful moments to residents through personalized music.

This powerful program supports individuals with cognitive and physical challenges by helping them reconnect with memories and the world around them—one song at a time. As a volunteer, you’ll build special relationships by listening alongside residents to a curated playlist of their favorite music. The impact can be truly life-changing.

🎧 Training provided by our Music & Memory Coordinator
📍 Locations: St. Paul & St. Louis Park campuses
🕒 Schedule: Flexible—create your own

Watch the inspiring video from Alive Inside (Henry’s story) to see the magic of Music & Memory in action.

Interested in getting started?
📩 Reach out to volunteer@sholom.com

http://www.MusicandMemory.org For more on how Music and Memory helps elderly residents and facility patients, to volunteer or to donate iPods, please visit w...

12/26/2025

Today’s Pearl of Wisdom comes from Knollwood Place Apartments tenant Ella, who reflects on her early days in the community and reminds us of the power of putting yourself out there.

Ella shares that being willing to be a little vulnerable and simply say, “I’m new here. How long have you been here?” can be the spark that starts a meaningful friendship. Sometimes, the smallest moments of courage open the door to connection.

Thank you, Ella, for your wisdom and for being such a kind, welcoming presence at Knollwood Place.

12/26/2025

Shaller Family Campus residents gathered for a meaningful Christmas service yesterday, led by Reverend Amy. The message of hope, joy, and light offered a beautiful moment of reflection and connection for our Christian residents during this special season. ✨🎄

12/25/2025

Residents and families from our Shaller Family Sholom East Campus had a wonderful time at our Christmas Celebration luncheon—sharing great music and food, familiar faces, and meaningful fellowship. Moments like these remind us how powerful community can be.

To all of our residents, families, friends, and staff who celebrate Christmas, we wish you the merriest and most joy-filled season. 🎄❤️

12/25/2025

The Knollwood Place Apartments Men’s Club wrapped up its final meeting of 2025 this week!

For many tenants, the Men’s Club is both a cherished tradition and an important point of transition into life at Knollwood Place. It’s often one of the first places new residents build friendships, get to know their neighbors, and begin to feel at home in the community.

Many members of the Men’s Club also serve as Community Ambassadors, stepping into leadership roles by welcoming new tenants, answering questions, and helping others navigate the early days of community life. Their peer-to-peer support makes a meaningful difference.

Programs like the Men’s Club are part of our Chai Wellness philosophy, supporting social connection, purpose, and overall well-being at every stage of life.

👉 Learn more about Chai Wellness: https://www.sholom.com/programs/wellness/

👉 Learn more about our Community Ambassador Program: https://www.sholom.com/programs/community-ambassador/

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas to all who celebrate! 🎄✨
Wishing our residents, families, staff, and friends a holiday filled with joy, comfort, and light.

12/24/2025

Holiday magic on the move!
Our Shaller Family Sholom East Campus residents took a festive outing to enjoy the glowing holiday lights in nearby neighborhoods—and every moment was pure joy.

12/23/2025

Today’s Testimonial Tuesday comes from Janet, one of many Knollwood Place Apartments tenants who can’t stop raving about Rickey from our dining services team. Rickey truly embodies Sholom’s service principles, greeting everyone with a warm smile and serving each meal with care and kindness.

As other tenants have shared, Rickey doesn’t just serve food; he creates connection. We’re grateful for team members like him who help make Knollwood Place feel like home, where staff aren’t just familiar faces, but friends you’re genuinely excited to see each day.

Learn more about our elevated independent living experience at Knollwood Place Apartments: https://www.sholom.com/living-options/independent-living/

12/23/2025

Tonka is bringing the holiday spirit to Roitenberg Family Assisted Living! 🐾

This week, Tonka — a 9-year-old standard poodle — stopped by with his mom, Bethany, to wish residents a happy holiday season. Their monthly visits never fail to spark smiles, laughter, and plenty of "oohs" and "ahhs." We’re so grateful for the comfort and joy Tonka brings to our community.

Interested in sharing your furry friend with our residents?
Sholom always welcomes therapy pet visits from dogs with a sweet disposition and up-to-date vaccination records. To learn more or get involved, contact Volunteer Services at 952-939-1596 or email karjohnson@sholom.com. 🐶

12/22/2025

Mission Monday: Honoring Every Light 🕯

At Sholom, inclusivity isn’t just something we talk about — it’s something we live, every day.

During this season of reflection and celebration, we pause to honor the beautiful diversity within our community. Our residents, families, and team members bring with them many traditions, beliefs, and stories. Whether the week includes lighting a menorah, gathering around a Christmas tree, celebrating Kwanzaa, sharing a meal with loved ones, or finding meaning in a quiet moment of peace, each expression matters here.

Our mission calls us to meet people where they are — with respect, compassion, and openness. Especially during the holidays, we are reminded that creating belonging means making space for all identities, traditions, and ways of celebrating.

As we move through this week of holidays, we remain grateful for the privilege of walking alongside one another — in joy, in reflection, and in the light each person brings to our Sholom community.

💛 Warmth. Connection. Hope.
That is the heart of our mission.

12/22/2025

Across all Sholom communities, residents gathered for our Create Your Joy inclusive holiday celebrations.

Residents were invited to create their own holiday joy gift bag with thoughtful goodies representing Hanukkah, Christmas, and non-religious winter celebrations, honoring the traditions that matter most to them. 🕎🎄❄

Thanks to the collaboration of our Therapeutic Recreation/Life Enrichment, Spiritual Care, and dedicated team members across Sholom, each gift bag was personalized with care and intention. With live music, seasonal treats, and meaningful moments shared together, the celebration beautifully reflected the heart of our inclusive, interfaith community—and the power of coming together to bring joy to every resident we serve.

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