Voices That Matter-Atria Cuttermill

Monthly Story Event

Once each month, residents, families, and staff are invited to gather for a Story Circle centered around connection through storytelling.

Together, we share memories, reflections, experiences, humor, and meaningful moments in a relaxed and welcoming space.

Each gathering begins with introductions and simple sharing, followed by a mix of group conversation, storytelling prompts, paired exercises, and reflective activities that may evolve over time.

This is not about performance or being perfect.
It is about connection, listening, and getting to know one another more deeply through our stories.

Because every story shared helps strengthen the sense of community between us.

The Scribe Is In

Following each monthly Story Circle, residents, family members, and staff are invited to schedule a one on one conversation with the Scribe to share a more personal story.

There is no need to prepare.
Simply come as you are.

Through conversation, listening, reflection, and memory, one meaningful story is shaped in your own voice.

One conversation.
One story shared.

Conversations are recorded with permission to support accuracy and a more natural flow without the need for note taking. Once a story is written, you are invited to review and edit it in any way that feels right for you.

With permission, stories may be featured in our monthly newsletter and shared within the private Voices That Matter at Atria Cuttermill archive.

Because every voice carries something worth remembering.

About the Scribe

Jennifer Mark is the founder of Voices That Matter, a storytelling and legacy project rooted in the belief that listening itself can be an act of care, connection, and remembrance.

With decades of experience working closely with people through healthcare, community support, and deep relational listening, Jennifer creates spaces where individuals are invited to share their stories in a way that feels natural, meaningful, and human.

Through Story Circles and one on one Scribe conversations, stories are shaped collaboratively and written in a first person narrative style so they feel as though the storyteller is speaking directly to you in their own voice.

This work is not about creating perfect stories.
It is about honoring the essence of a person’s lived experience.

At the heart of Voices That Matter is a simple belief:

When people feel truly heard, connection deepens and community grows.

Through listening to one another’s stories, we begin to discover not only the uniqueness of each life, but also the shared experiences that connect us all.

Because every voice carries something worth remembering.

Personal & Family Legacy Projects

Residents and families are also invited to explore more personal storytelling and legacy projects created collaboratively with the Scribe.

These projects may include:

personal life story collections
family legacy books
stories for children and grandchildren
memorial or tribute projects
milestone and anniversary reflections
collections of memories and photographs

Through one on one conversations, stories are shaped gently over time in a way that feels meaningful, natural, and true to the storyteller’s voice.

These are not formal autobiography projects, but relational storytelling experiences rooted in listening, memory, reflection, and connection.

Personal and Family Legacy Projects are arranged privately between the resident, family, and the Scribe and are separate from Atria programming and services. Project scope, format, and cost are discussed individually based on the wishes and needs of each family.

Because every family carries stories worth remembering.

For more information or to schedule a conversation, please contact the Scribe directly.