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Register today for one of these upcoming events!
Thursday, October 22 at 2:00pm:
Women in History: Salem Witch Trials
Location: Jennings at Brecksville, 8736 Brecksville Road in Brecksville
October is spooky season so we invite you to meet Rebecca Nurse, one of the most unlikely persons to be accused as a witch in the Salem Witch Trials in Salem Village, Massachusetts, 1692. She was a devout Puritan, homemaker, mother of eight children, and a highly respected member of the community. Reasons are many for the rise of witchcraft accusations during that time and nineteen innocent victims fell to the hysteria. Rebecca shares what life was like in Salem, as a Puritan, as a wife, as a New World settler and how politics, religion, economics and human nature all converged to create the “perfect storm” for this unfortunate and tragic history.
RSVP to Lisa at (216) 581-2900, ext. 5515.
Tuesday, October 27 at 10:00am.:
Join us as we host local author Jennifer Boresz Engelking to share stories and history from her latest book, co-written with her mom, Joanne Boresz.
Location: Jennings at Brecksville, 8736 Brecksville Road in Brecksville
Tucked away under stately trees in Euclid, Ohio sits Our Lady of Lourdes National Shrine, a peaceful sanctuary steeped in history that draws thousands of people from around the world each year. The land was farmed by the Harms family, and in 1870, the Blessed Mother appeared to Julia Harms in the spot where a statue of Mary stands today. In 1926, a replica of the original Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine was built on the property, featuring a grotto with water flowing over a stone Mary stood on when she appeared to St. Bernadette in Lourdes, France. Join author Jennifer Boresz Engelking as she shares stories of reported Shrine healings, including a child regaining the ability to walk, and of the dedicated Sisters who have called the Shrine home, including the Sisters of the Good Shepherd (1920–52) and the Sisters of the Most Holy Trinity (1952–present).
RSVP to Lisa at (216) 581-2900, ext. 5515.
Saturday, November 7 from 10am - 2pm
Jennings at Brecksville Open House
Location: Jennings at Brecksville, 8736 Brecksville Road in Brecksville
Enjoy fall flavors with apple cider and popcorn and take in the beautiful fall scenery! We’ll provide guided tours of our community and apartment-style suites and answer personalized questions. Join Brecksville Human Services Director Steve Paciorek and his team for fall prevention bingo with great tips to stay at your strongest. For details or to register, call Lisa at (216) 581-2900, ext. 5515.
