John Knox Village News and Updates

Check here often to find helpful resources, news and stories on topics that are important to you. From glimpses about life and events at the Village to commentary on issues that are relevant to retirement living, you’ll find valuable information to read and share with family and friends.

Media Contact

For media inquiries regarding John Knox Village, to coordinate interviews with a Village resident or to arrange a tour of the campus, please contact:

Cheryl Leppert
Communication Specialist
Direct Line: (816) 347-2917
Cell Phone: (816) 808-2830
E-mail: cleppert@jkv.org

Jul. 3rd 2018

Nurse Cadets Recognized

Nurse Cadets Recognized The John Knox Village Retired Nurses Group hosted a reception to recognize the 75th anniversary of the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps. …

May. 22nd 2018

Residents Participate in Heartland Honor Flight

For six residents, including one guardian, it was a whirlwind trip to Washington, D.C., touring the monuments and sites and being recognized for their military …

May. 15th 2018

Annual Memorial Service & Butterfly Release -June 5

Tuesday, June 5, 2018 6:30 p.m. Reception | 7 p.m. Memorial Service Gamber Community Center 4 SE Independence Ave., Lee’s Summit, MO 64063 [MAP] If …

May. 15th 2018

Spring Health Fair – May 22

11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 22 The Pavilion at John Knox Village 400 NW Murray Rd., Lee’s Summit, MO 64081 [MAP] Come to …

May. 14th 2018

JKV Leader Named to the Missouri Hospice and Palliative Care Association Board

Ketti Dawson, director of Village Hospice, recently was named to the board of directors of the Missouri Hospice and Palliative Care Association. As a …

May. 8th 2018

Join Us For the John Knox Village Volunteer Fair

Apr. 27th 2018

John Knox Village Celebrates Older Americans Month

May is Older Americans Month and the Village is excited to participate with a variety of activities to celebrate this year’s theme – Engage At …

Apr. 25th 2018

Motivational Speaker Empowers JKV Community Members to Make Life Changes

Members of the John Knox Village community recently were able to take in the wise wisdom of Will Bowen, Kansas City’s own complaint-free guru. Will …

Apr. 23rd 2018

FOLLOW YOUR PATH, DO WHAT YOU LOVE AT THE JOHN KNOX VILLAGE HIRING FAIR

TIME: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. DATE: Thursday, April 26 LOCATION: The Pavilion at John Knox Village, 520 N.W. Murray Road, Lee’s Summit, Missouri ABOUT: …

Mar. 31st 2018

JKV Resident Honored by Ingram’s Magazine

John Knox Village Flora Guarino recently was honored as a Hero in Healthcare for her hours upon hours of volunteering on the Village campus. Flora’s …

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