Ecumen St. Benedict's Community

02/04/2026

Enjoying an afternoon of bead work making these beautiful snowflakes!

02/04/2026

Creating winter art includes these fun penguins!

02/02/2026

Our residents enjoyed making moose cookies!

02/02/2026

Our residents at Benet Place welcomed a guest who has experienced homelessness, and through their presentation learned which items are most needed. Inspired to help, the tenants assembled 50 cold-weather bags containing two pairs of wool socks (in case one gets wet), gloves, hand and foot warmers, snack mix, and beef sticks. What an honor it was to support those in need!

01/31/2026

Celebrating January birthdays in our independent living building with this amazing cake—complete with champagne glasses and bubbly!

01/26/2026

Our community was honored to be a stop on the first-ever Discover & Connect bus tour of senior living communities, home care, and adult day services in the St. Cloud area. The group was highly engaged and enthusiastic about learning more about the options available to them. We’re already looking forward to planning the next tour!

01/26/2026

What does it really mean to thrive as we age? Join us for an Aging with Intention workshop designed to help you move from surviving to flourishing.

What you’ll discover:
• Six dimensions of well-being
• How to set daily intentions and reflect on successes
• Ways to apply your character strengths in ease and stress
• Tools to strengthen relationships and meaningful connection
• Creativity and play for healthy aging

Facilitator: Dr. Steve Hoover, PhD
Master Trainer, Birren Center for Autobiographical Studies

Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Mississippi Room, Great River Regional Library
1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud, MN

Cost: FREE — Open to the community
Sponsored by Age Flourishing St. Cloud

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/572axj3m

01/25/2026

Crafting is something we love to do! Making our own poppers with confetti inside!

01/23/2026

Our residents enjoyed building and making snowflakes to hang in their windows!

01/21/2026

Visits with Martha the goat are the best!!

01/16/2026

Ecumen Home Care and Ecumen Hospice, in collaboration with Ecumen St. Benedict's Community, participated in a tabling event in partnership with the Whitney Senior Center. The event provided transportation for seniors to various locations throughout the greater St. Cloud area to learn about available services and housing options.

01/12/2026

Talking to a loved one about senior living isn’t easy. You’re balancing their safety with their independence.

Many families wait until a fall or emergency forces the decision but starting the conversation early preserves what matters most: choice, dignity, and peace of mind.

Take the first step today. Read our blog post for guidance on how to respectfully start the senior living conversation, then schedule a tour to see how we support independence while providing the care families trust. Tour today.

Wondering how to respectfully bring up senior living with loved ones? Discover tips for starting this emotional conversation with confidence and compassion. [Read the full story here]