Jazz at Beeches Manor to benefit Nascentia Neighborhood capital campaign

ROME — Nascentia Health says it has scheduled an exciting community event called Jazz at Beeches Manor for Aug. 10 with an all-day lineup of jazz performances, free of charge, from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 7900 Turin Road in Rome. It benefits the Nascentia Neighborhood capital campaign, which supports the renovation of the 72-acre Beeches property in Rome into an aging-in-place community for adults 55 and older. The completed project will offer independent-living units, integrated health care, and wellness-focused amenities to “promote independence, vitality, and connection.” The campaign is now in its public phase and recently received a $4 million donation from The Griffin Charitable Foundation. Jazz at Beeches Manor is described as a “family-friendly” event that is open to the public and will have food, refreshments, and merchandise for purchase. The 2025 Jazz at Beeches Manor music lineup includes talented artists from across Central New York. The headlining act is Gap Mangione and the New Big Band. The lineup also includes the CNY Jazz Youth Orchestra; The Hot Club of Syracuse with Joe Davoli, Joe Ferlo, Tyrin Conti & Matt Vacanti; The Octobermen with Paul Dowd, Bill Scranton, Jeff Ruzich & Evan DuChene; The 10th Mountain Army Division Jazz Combo; and The John Rohde Tribute Band with Andrea Miceli, Jeff Stockham, Rick Montalbano, Jimmy Johns, Ronnie France & Joe Carello. Nascentia Health and the Nascentia Neighborhood Capital Campaign Strategy Committee on April 17 announced the public phase of the Nascentia Neighborhood Capital Campaign and recognize The Griffin Charitable Foundation for its $4 million donation for the project. In recognition of the foundation’s “transformative” gift, Nascentia Health said the Nascentia Neighborhood’s future on-site medical building will be named The Griffin Charitable Foundation Medical Complex. The organization called it a “lasting tribute to Dorothy and Bill Griffin, whose selfless giving continues to shape the Copper City and beyond.” “We are incredibly grateful to The Griffin Charitable Foundation for choosing to invest in this project,” Kate Rolf, president and CEO of Nascentia Health, said in a statement. “This gift will help our company continue delivering exceptional healthcare, creating strong communities, and executing a vision designed to meet the needs of aging adults. I am honored that the Nascentia Neighborhood Capital Campaign has already been propelled forward by a transformative donation.” Phase one of the project is already complete with the renovation and reopening of Beeches Manor as an event venue and restaurant/pub open to the community for lunch and dinner.