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A Legacy of Love:
The Timeline History of Jennings Center for Older Adults

On April 17th, 1941, an era of religious service ended in Cleveland with the death of Monsignor Gilbert P. Jennings, founding pastor of St. Agnes Parish on Superior Avenue near the old Cleveland Playhouse. Today, all that is left to recall his dedication there is the bell tower, now an historic landmark. There is, however, a memorial to Monsignor Jennings which aptly reflects his love and concern for people. It is Jennings Center for Older Adults, which bears his name. The campus has grown from its humble roots as a 64-bed "rest home" to a vibrant community.

July 16, 2005
Sisters of the Holy Spirit move into new Motherhouse
Bishop Roger Gries dedicated the new Motherhouse of the Sisters of the Holy Spirit. The Sisters hosted a dedication ceremony and open house for the 21,000 square foot building, which replaced the original convent.
May 7, 2003
St. Agnes Terrace Dedication
The Jennings campus dedicates a 42-unit independent living apartment building on the campus to meet additional senior housing needs in the community.
January 13, 2003
Jennings Community Expands
The campus grows to a full continuum of care, opening the Eva L. Bruening Adult Day Center, assisted living residences, dementia care assisted living residences, and an on-site Wellness Center.
November 18, 2002
The Learning Circle Expands
Child care center expands at its new location in the new building addition and offers care for children ages 6 months through 12 years.
May 1, 1999
The Learning Circle Opens
Jennings begins its intergenerational program with on-site child day care for preschool aged children.
August 19, 1998
Jennings builds senior apartments with HUD grant
September 17, 1995
Jennings Hall Opens
New, state-of-the-art Jennings Hall nursing home opens with 156 suites
April 20, 1956
Jennings opens infirmary wing
May 8, 1949
New Jennings Hall opens
October 10, 1947
Jennings Hall rebuilds
February 2, 1946
Jennings Hall destroyed by fire
June 2, 1942
Jennings Hall fulfills dream of beloved St. Agnes priest
September 12, 1941
Work begins on Jennings Hall
April 17, 1941
Having inherited a considerable sum of money from the estate of his brother, Monsignor Jennings designated in his will that a rest home be built for the elderly who would not otherwise be able to provide themselves with a suitable home. What he envisioned was safe, comfortable and affordable housing for the ambulatory aging.
 
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