New Year's Holiday Hours

We wish you a safe and happy New Year! Below are the hours for services around the Village on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

Thursday, Dec. 31
- Dial-A-Ride: 7:30 a.m. to Midnight
- Fitness Center: 7 a.m. to Noon
- Thrift Shop: 9 a.m. to noon
- Courtyard Cafe: 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- Lakeside Grille: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Places: 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 1
- Thrift Shop: Closed
- Courtyard Cafe: Closed
- Lakeside Grille: Closed
- Places: 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- Dial-A-Ride: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Fitness Center: Closed
- Administrative Center: Closed

Refer a friend to D Building -- or any other Village Neighborhood

John Knox Village's
'Friends as Neighbors' Independent Living Referral Rewards Program

Do you wish your friends were your neighbors here at John Knox Village? If so, maybe it’s time to tell them all about this terrific lifestyle so they can experience it while you earn valuable rewards.

Print this "Friends as Neighbors" brochure and return the completed form to the Marketing Office or the Finance window in the Administrative Center, the Village Care Center, or any of the Area Managers' offices. If your friends have not been in contact with the Village in the past and end up moving to the Village because you referred them, you could earn a referral reward of up to $500. Not to mention the bigger bonus of having your friends become your new neighbors!

John Knox Village Resident Referral brochure.

Want to see inside the new D Building?

1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29 Open House for Village Residents.

Courtyard Cafe News

The Courtyard Cafe will return to its normal operating hours on Saturdays effective Dec. 26. The Courtyard Cafe hours of operation are Monday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information call 347-2302

Get a Sneak Peek of D Building!

Come and see the new building for yourself! 

 Residents and associates are invited to an Open House of the new D Building.

Apartment tours are available from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29. Parking is available on the north side of the building. Look for the event flag at the entrance to the building. 

Holiday Hours around the Village

The holidays are upon us! The following is a list of hours around the Village during Christmas and New Year’s.

Administrative Offices: Closed Friday, Dec. 25 and Friday, Jan. 1. The Resident Accounts office will close at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 24.

Fitness Center: Thursday, Dec. 24 - 7 a.m. to Noon; Friday, Dec. 25 - Closed; Saturday, Dec. 26 – Open; Thursday, Dec. 31 - 7 a.m. to Noon; Friday, Jan. 1 - Closed.

Salons:

Country Club Salon:  Closed on Thursday, Dec. 24; Friday, Dec. 25; Saturday, Dec. 26 and Friday, Jan. 1.

Village Salon: Closed on Friday, Dec. 25; Saturday, Dec. 26 and Friday, Jan. 1.

Hours on all other days will remain the same.

Restaurants:

Places Restaurant:  Thursday, Dec. 24 – 7 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.; Friday, Dec. 25 – 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Thursday, Dec. 31 – 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; Friday, Jan. 1 – 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Courtyard Café: Thursday, Dec. 24 - 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; Friday, Dec. 25 – Closed; Thursday, Dec 31 – 11a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; Friday, Jan. 1 – Closed.

Lakeside Grille: Thursday, Dec. 24 – Open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with take-home Christmas dinner available that includes ham, two sides, drink and pie for $8.; Friday, Dec. 25 – Closed; Thursday, Dec. 31 – Open 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Friday, Jan. 1 – Closed.

Dial-A-Ride: Dial-A-Ride will run from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 25 and Friday, Jan. 1. The grocery bus will not run on Friday, Dec. 25 or Friday, Jan. 1. Dispatch, security and EMS will be 24/7.

Housekeeping: There will be no housekeeping on Friday, Dec. 25 or Friday Jan. 1.

Laundry:  There will be no laundry pick-ups on Friday, Dec. 25.  

Resident Health Center:  Closed on Friday, Dec. 25 and Friday, Jan. 1.

UPDATE: Questions about the Resident Statement you just received?

Please always review your John Knox Village monthly statement carefully when it comes in your mail.

UPDATE: Telephone Outage Repaired

The telephone lines and Caresse pull cords in A and C buildings along with Village Assisted Living have been repaired by AT & T. If you were affected and unplugged the Caresse unit, please plug it back it. If you need assistance please call Public Safety.

Photo Recap of Candy Canes and Carols Concert

Residents and guests got into the holiday spirit after attending the wonderful Candy Canes and Carols concert on Sunday put on by the JKV performing arts groups. Here are a few photos highlighting the event.

Get Your New Year's Eve Party Wristbands Today!

 You won't want to miss the parties of the year!

Wristbands are now on sale for the upcoming New Year's Eve Parties. This year, there are parties at three locations: Places Manhattan Room, Courtyard Community Center and the CCMPA. You can also get a Party Hopper Pass that gets you into all three! There is exciting entertainment and delicious refreshments at each location.
Wristbands can be purchased at any Resident Life office. For more information see the December Village Voice or call 347-2861.

Make Plans to Attend the December Resident Council General Meeting

The December Resident Council General Meeting, which will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 7 at the Courtyard Community Center will feature several activities.

The meeting will include a recognition of new residents, which includes new residentws who have moved in during the past year.This will be the Resident Council's annual Holiday Hospitality Celebration. There will be refreshments.
The meeting will also  feature a performance by the Treble Clefs, one of the Village's performing arts groups.

The Holiday Spirit is Alive at the Village

Here are a few snapshots of holiday activities already happening around the Village! The Village performing arts groups performed a sneak peek concert of the Candy Canes and Carols program at the Ambassador Room recently. And Christmas trees are popping up around the campus, including this one at the CCMPA, where staff and residents helped decorate the tree.

December Restaurant Specials Now Available

Check out the December restaurant specials by clicking on the Dining Tab on the top of the home page and then clicking the the December Restaurant Specials.

Stop By and Meet the New Courtyard Cafe Manager!

Stop by and meet the new manager at the Courtyard Café!

Carmen Wayman has been on the job just more than a week and is looking forward to the new opportunities it will bring. She has worked in food service for more than 10 years, including in independent living, assisted living and memory care communities.

“I started my career in the food service industry in restaurants, but after my first position with a restaurant in an independent living community, it just click

ed for me,” Carmen said. “I enjoy being a part of providing a service that people genuinely need and enjoy. It makes me feel good at the end of day.”

She is excited about what’s ahead for the Village, including the new restaurant in the Courtyard Commons area and is spending time learning the processes at the Village and developing a rapport with the associates.

“The other restaurant managers as well as associates and residents are all so welcoming,” Carmen said. “It’s such a great atmosphere at the Village and I have already noticed how involved and active so many of the residents are. It’s great.”

She plans on incorporating as much from scratch and fresh menu items as possible in the future and will focus on continuing to raise the standard for service and quality delicious food.

 

Courtyard Café Hours:

Monday – Friday:  11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday:  11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sunday:  Closed

Time Change for Tuesday evenings "A Christmas Carol" with Gerald Dickens

Come enjoy this Christmas classic tale!

Please note there is a time change for "A Christmas Carol"
7 p.m. (not 6 p.m.)
Tuesday, Nov. 24
The Pavilion

Gerald Dickens is the great-great-grandson of author Charles Dickens. Using his own adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic Christmas tale, Gerald plays over 30 characters using his vocal and physical talents to bring each scene vividly to life.

Let Loved Ones Know About Job Openings with Dining and Events

Give your grandchildren, great-grandchildren or nieces and nephews a leg up on their job search.

Let them know about the job openings with JKV Dining and Events! From serving at Courtyard Café, to being a host or cook at Places Restaurant, or working at private events with the catering department, there are a variety of positions at each of the Village restaurants.

This is a great first job with flexible hours and excellent benefits. Training will be provided, helping them be successful.

For more information on open positions, go to www.jkv.org/careers and apply or call 347-2865.