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JANUARY 2021 PPH brings Founders' Day to residents' homes Due to COVID restrictions, PPH was unable to hold its annual Found- ers’ Day ceremony in the Social Hall. But as with many events since March 2020, PPH brought Founders’ Day to residents’ living rooms. PPH organized a virtual Founders’ Day, which aired on PPH TV through- out December. Director of Commu- nity Relations Bill Conaway emceed, with appearances from President & CEO John Dubyk, Pastor Jack Price and many other PPH staff, family and friends. The President’s Award recognizes a staff member who demonstrates PPH’s core values and provides resi- dents with quality care and excep- tional customer services. This winner is selected from a pool that includes employees of the month as well as Guardian Angel selections. The winner, announced by John Clockwise from top left: Lawndale Manor resident Ken Smith with Presi- Dubyk, was Pathways nurse Luinegat dent's Award winner Luinegat Destin, Independent Living resident of the Year Destin. Patricia Coyne, Personal Care Resident of the Year Hilda Gordon, Pathways Lawndale Manor resident (Pas- Resident of the Year Ted Cherrington and Volunteer of the Year Paul Hedges. tor) Ken Smith, nominated Luinegat. “I call her an angel of mercy,” he when treating residents in Pathways. After a stroke a few years ago, Pastor said. Director of Social Services Lisa Ken rehabbed in Pathways. He said "That makes me feel great," Luin- Rubin-Wallack announced Lawndale the circumstances had him in a state egat said of winning the award and Manor resident Patricia Coyne as The of depression, but Luinegat helped Pastor Ken's kind words. Reggie and Betty Beauchamp Inde- lift his spirits during the recovery Luinegat noted the importance pendent Living Resident of the Year. process. of quality care, respect and dignity Founders' >> Page 8 In This Issue... l Celebrating the holidays l New Guardian Angels l Pearl Harbor Remembrance 6401 Martins Mill Road, Philadelphia PA • www.PPHFamily.org • 215.697.8000 •Facebook.com/PhiladelphiaProtestantHome Secret Santa in Pathways In lieu of Pathways' Annual Holiday Mall Shopping Extrava- ganza, Pathways staff held a Secret Santa Traveling Shopping Cart event. Staff went room to room — with proper PPE equipment as a result of COVID restrictions — where residents could pick out gifts for some of their loved ones, staff and other residents/friends. Behind the front desk Jeanne Black began work- ministrative work for senior pecially the older generation,” she ing at PPH in October as living communities and said. the receptionist at the main hospitals, which led to her Jeanne has two daughters: Me- entrance. Jeanne succeeds landing at PPH. gan and Laura. Meghan is getting Kimberly McGeary, who is Jeanne answers the phone married in 2021; Laura recently now PPH’s Personal Care and directs calls, helps graduated from West Chester Sales Specialist in the Ad- distribute packages, updates University. Jeanne says she’s thank- missions department. files, takes staff temperatures ful for the health of her 91-year old Jeanne grew up in the Olney (a task that's born from COVID-19 mother. neighborhood of Philadelphia and precautions) and often communi- In her spare time, she likes to read graduated from Cardinal Dougherty cates with PPH's security officers. and paint. High School. She later graduated “I love working with the Security As for the first few months on the from cosmetology school and team,” she said. job, she is more than glad to be at spent eight years as a hairdresser, Since she began working at PPH, PPH. which she still does occasionally on staff and residents have been “very “I love it here so far. It’s going the side. welcoming.” well,” noting that she hopes to work After cosmetology, she did ad- “I love to be around people, es- in the community for a long time. Marie Tucci recently moved into the New Residents Gateway Manor building from nearby Fox ★ Evelyn Washington recently moved Chase. into the Lawndale Manor building from She grew up in Port Richmond and East Mt. Airy where she lived for the past graduated from Hallahan High School. 50 years. Evelyn grew up in North Philly Marie was employed by the federal and graduated from Philadelphia High government for 27 years. After retiring, she graduated School for Girls. She attended Temple from Philadelphia Bible College. University and Antioch University. She's somewhat familiar with the PPH community She was a teacher, a coordinator and an education- — her mother lived at PPH as did her aunt and uncle. al trainer. She enjoys playing bridge and traveling. She Her all-time favorite writer is C.S. Lewis. In 2004 says she'd love to visit Australia. when she visited the U.K town of Oxford, she had Evelyn has three sons and seven grandchildren. lunch at the local pub Lewis and his literary buddies She says that the Housekeeping and Maintenance frequented. departments have been helpful in every way, and that Marie enjoys reading, walking, strength training and PPH is all that she expected and more. watching the Cash Cab game show. 2 Lawndale Holiday Party Lawndale Manor filmed its annual Holiday Party on Dec. 8. Attendance was limited due to increased COVID restrictions, but those who did attend put on an entertaining show for all. The program aired on PPH TV Dec. 11 and 14 and again on repeat Christmas Day along with the Alpha and Gateway holiday parties. From left to right: Virginia Murphy, Audrey Alston (with Patricia Coyne on piano) and, Lucille Hite. Festival of Lights PPH residents celebrated Hanukkah by lighting the menorah in the courtyard each evening of "The Festival of Lights." From left to right: Wellness Team members Kayla Jurimas and Maureen Solomon, Social Services Director Lisa Rubin-Wallack, residents Bernice Segal, Deanna Roth and Lee Wallack. Pictured above right is Rabbi August of Jewish Family and Children's Service of Greater Philadelphia. Rabbi Tsurah August has filmed holiday services in the community's Welcome Center for most of 2020 which have aired on PPH TV. Holiday Door Decorating winners The three winners of PPH's annual Holiday Door Decorating Contest, from left to right: Carol Drummond of Lawndale Manor, Paul Hedges of Alpha Manor and Cathy Bluett of Gateway Manor. 3 Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day PPH held its Pearl that afternoon for our Harbor Remembrance residents, and it's also Day ceremony Dec. available on PPH's 7. Congressman YouTube page. Brendan Boyle and "December 7 1941 Rep. Jared Solomon and what happened delivered remarks, as the years afterwards did Director of Com- have represented so munity Relations Bill much for this country. Conaway and Pastor And I think especially Jack Price. PPH Secu- for those of us here Left, resident Jim Walker plays rity Officer Jorge Rodriguez raised and now alive December 7, 2020 — TAPS on his trumpet. Congressman the US flag. PPH resident Audrey going through a different challeng- Brendan Boyle, pictured above. Alston sang "America the Beauti- ing year — it's mindful to remem- World War II. That spirit we very ful" and resident Jim Walker played ber the spirit of that Greatest much need to tap into today in TAPS on his trumpet. Generation, it's mindful to remem- 2020 and this decade to come." This ceremony aired on PPH TV ber the spirit that got us through - Congressman Brendan Boyle Remembering Marge Jacoby The Philadelphia Protestant and support for individuals in need Home remembers Marge Jacoby of senior services. as a devoted member of the PPH Besides her work for PPH, she family. Marge passed away on Dec. was a board member on the East- 8, 2020. ern Montgomery County Chamber Marge began working part-time of Commerce. as a community liaison for PPH in Marge visited the PPH campus a 2017 after deciding that full retire- few days each week and her pres- ment was not meant for her. Marge ence was felt whenever she was had previously worked in senior nearby. In 2020 she became a fre- living for several years and still had quent user of Zoom which enabled a desire to advocate for seniors. her to continue networking with to spend time with, whether it was She represented PPH at com- other community businesses as working on a project, organizing an munity events, hospitals, rehabili- COVID-19 put a halt to the majority event, or a chat over lunch. tation centers throughout Phila- of events and gatherings. Marge will be dearly missed by delphia, Bucks and Montgomery Marge's smile and friendly de- everyone she worked with and County. Through these connec- meanor always lit up a room. She those she provided assistance to tions, she helped provide guidance was upbeat, optimistic and a joy over the years. Volunteer of the Month Phil De Hennis For volunteer Congratulations go out to Philip (Phil) De Hennis, of of the month Gateway Manor, who is the “Volunteer of the Month” for nominations, January 2021. Phil and his wife Betty moved into PPH in contact Carol 2019. Phil was no stranger to PPH — he was a PPH secu- Cherrington at rity officer for 17 years. 8027 or Phil has volunteered his time delivering packages and ccherrington@ mail throughout our community. Just like years ago, pphfamily.org. wherever Phil works he does an excellent job. We are so happy to give him this award that he truly deserves. 4 Honoring those we lost Gobble Gobble! Pathways staff held a moment of silence on Dec. 18 for all of the Path- ways resi- dents who passed away in 2020. Staff read the names of the de- On Thanksgiving Day, PPH staff ceased, a and resident volunteers came poem and together to deliver 180 traditional sang "Silent Thanksgiving meals to our indepen- Night." dent living residents.

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