Community News
The Land Around Us: Athens Theatre, DeLand, FL
By Louise Caccamise In this month’s edition of the Land Around Us, we travel just up the road to DeLand and the Athens Theatre to explore the rich history within the community. The Athens Theatre in DeLand, where many of us have enjoyed plays, has a history that dates to… Read More
Resistance Training – Why Use Pneumatic Resistance?
When the Valencia Landing Fitness Center opened in March, one of the highlights was the HUR pneumatic resistance fitness equipment which takes center stage in the room. The equipment utilizes an air compressor system to create a steady level of resistance for the user. Whether you begin your exercise program… Read More
Fall Prevention
By Trung BUI, DPT Did you know… Falls are the leading cause of injury and death by injury in adults over age 65? One out of four Americans age 65 and older fall each year? Every second an older adult falls? In 2018, this led to:– 36 million falls– 8… Read More
It All Began on Azalea – JKV Celebrating 50 Years!
By Shannon Finley Have you ever wondered about the pioneering residents of John Knox Village that made up our community’s original residents? It is hard to believe, but the first resident, Mrs. Edna Willett, moved into her new home on Azalea Lane on October 3, 1972, in the original community… Read More
John Knox Village – A Debt Free Community
We know the financial health of a community is an important factor when choosing a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC). John Knox Village of Central Florida is one of a few CCRCs in the state of Florida that is debt free. In fact, JKV announced the full retirement of… Read More
Don’t Downsize, Rightsize.
Moving to John Knox Village is easy. Especially when you utilize the the pack and move services arranged through our very own move-in coordinator. Be sure to ask one of our retirement representatives about the relocation services available when you move to John Knox Village of Central Florida. Give… Read More
Ever wonder what it’s like to live at John Knox Village?
Ask the experts! Earlier this month, we sat down with a few of our residents to talk about what it’s really like living at John Knox Village. The residents shared their experiences on everything from life during a pandemic to why they chose to live at JKV. It’s no… Read More