St. Joseph’s Elder Services

02/18/2026

Today, the John A. Stahl Public Library had the honor of hosting West Point resident Judith Klute Johnson for a heartfelt book-signing event celebrating the life and poetry of her beloved mother, Joy Bailey Klute.

This recently-published book follows Joy’s journey from her early years in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, to Hampton, where she moved in 1947 to marry Herbert Klute, a widower with four young children. Joy and Herb became parents of five more children, of whom Johnson is the oldest. Joy lived at St. Joseph’s Retirement Community for several years in the early 1990s. She died in 1996 at the age of 79.

Johnson, a retired Lutheran pastor and former college administrator, states, “I hope readers will find the book to be humorous and heartwarming, and that they will be inspired by Mom’s life.”

02/17/2026

Love truly filled the room at our Valentine’s couples dinner! ❤️

We gathered to share a beautiful evening of steak and chicken, laughter and connection, while celebrating the longevity and commitment of our residents’ marriages. It was such a blessing to witness love that has stood the test of time — a true reminder that real love grows deeper, stronger, and sweeter with the years.

We are so grateful to honor these incredible couples and the stories they continue to write together. Thank you for showing us that love is patient, love is kind, and love never fails.

These photos almost capture just how special this night was!

02/13/2026

01/28/2026

We had a special visit from Plum Creek Aussiess and soaked up all the puppy love 🐶🐾💕

01/19/2026

We loved spending time with the West Point Public JAG Class as they joined our residents twice today for a special story-sharing day! 💬💙

Residents shared their career journeys, first jobs, and life lessons, while students talked about their future goals and what leadership means to them. It was a wonderful example of generations learning from one another and building meaningful connections.

To wrap things up, we added a few Martin Luther King Jr. discussion questions in honor of the holiday — a great reminder of leadership, service, and doing the right thing.

Check out the photos below to see these great conversations in action! 📸✨

01/12/2026

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12/25/2025

12/24/2025

We had so much fun with the deer hunt that of course we had to do it again! 🦌😄
This round was officially named “Grandma’s Revenge: Reign Deer Hunt.”

The pictures are absolutely hilarious and perfectly capture just how much fun this day was. 🎯😂

12/24/2025

🎄✨ Christmas Photo Drop! ✨🎄

Here’s a look back at some of the wonderful moments from the past two weeks — from BankFirst delivering Christmas gifts and spreading cheer with caroling, to Elf Day, visits from students at Central Catholic who dropped off delicious cookies, and many other fun Christmas activities enjoyed by our residents.

These moments are a beautiful reminder of the joy, kindness, and community that make this season so special. ❤️
Thank you to everyone who helped make the holidays bright!

12/22/2025

We had so much fun at the Retirement Community last week! 🎄✨
Here’s a little Christmas photo drop filled with holiday cheer, smiles, and festive moments.

Enjoy! 📸❤️

12/17/2025