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. A turkey and pilgrim even joined in on the fun!

PPH's newest centenarian Collection of the Month Midway Manor resident Beulah Behm turned 100 years old in December, becoming PPH's newest cente- narian! Beulah enjoyed a cup- cake and spoke about living on a farm during her younger days. Some of Beulah's neighbors sang "Happy Birthday" from their doors. Beulah is one of 11 centenarians living at PPH. Lawndale Manor resident Virginia Murphy's Byers' Choice Carolers Collection.

Employee of the Month Blanche Jones For employee Blanche Jones has been with PPH's of the month Housekeeping department since 1996 nominations, and was nominated by her co-workers contact for her willingness to help whenever Janice Aouta needed. She is always kind to residents at 8193 or and staff and is an asset to her depart- jaouta@pph- ment. family.org. Congratulations Blanche! Thank you for doing “Whatever it takes”

5 Two longtime PPH employees honored PPH celebrated two new Guardian Angels in December: Life Enrichment Activities Director Kathy Nucero and Director of Dining Services Lisa Burke. Kathy and Lisa have each been with PPH for more than 30 years. responsive, and personally invested stew- They were recognized by Lawndale Manor ard of every aspect of our food experience - residents Patricia Coyne and Joe Brown for from the Tabor Market, to the Bistro, Dining their service and dedication to PPH. Room, and Cafe - along with the dining "Kathy's boundless enthusiasm is conta- needs throughout the many units within gious; her ideas for activities and opportuni- PPH. Her energy, creativity, and integrity ties to keep us occupied and entertained play a major role in our enjoyment of PPH are varied and endless. Her genuine care living." for each resident in every unit is palpable, - Lawndale Manor residents Patricia and she gives 1,000 percent to everything Coyne and Joe Brown she does. She creatively and consistently For more information on PPH's Guardian dreams up ways to make ongoing pandemic Angel program, how to nominate a Guard- restrictions and mandates less isolating and ian Angel and to view past recipients, visit more uplifting." https://pphfamily.org/giving/guardian- "Lisa has been a diligent, unbelievably angel-giving/

Thank you to everyone who donat- ed to Strengthening Connections campaign. This project lays the groundwork for innovative services and programs that positively impact ALL areas of PPH! As of Dec. 23, PPH has raised $135,000 in donations. Please con- sider making a gift to help reach our $200,000 goal! All gifts, no matter the size, are greatly appreciated. PPH is thankful for our corporate sponsors and individual donors. For more information, visit pphfamily. org/wifi or call Deanna at 8586. A special thanks goes out to Dana Neas and 44 Business Capital - A Division of Berkshire Bank, for donating three Dell Chromebooks to PPH. These Chromebooks will help virtu- ally connect PPH residents with their family and friends through- out 2021 and beyond! 6 A Christmas Light Pastor Jack Price - through us. As daylight diminishes and loving others. So this holiday PPH Director of Pastoral Ministries toward the winter solstice, these season, let’s all wake up and start liv- celebrations of light represent acts ing what is most important! One of the key words during the of true faith. 2020 was a tough year, in many holiday season is “light.” The Jew- This holiday season is a reminder ways a year of grief. At the same ish festival Hanukkah celebrates a for all people to wake up to what is time, looking back at photos of a miracle of light. The Christian Advent ultimately valuable in life. How many wedding, a grandchild, celebrations, season is a time of preparation to of us spend our efforts on what can performances, and family times that celebrate the “Light” coming into the never satisfy our need for meaning took place in the past twelve months world--Jesus. The Advent season and community? How often do we reminds me of the good things of offers a wake-up call with the recur- invest our time and energy trying to life; of how profoundly grateful I am ring theme “Sleepers, wake up and find acceptance or earn love? God for the people in my life; how their get ready for Christ!" Christians are already loves us fully and absolutely! achievements fill me with joy and encouraged to wake up in order to We are one with God and with each how their presence gives far deeper greet the coming of Christ who is the other. The Hanukkah story reminds meaning to my achievements. awakened one. us that, even when the fuel of our Thanks be to God for the year past In 2020, we were all called to “wake lives runs low, God will keep us going. and the year to come. up” to God’s presence that is not The Christmas story reminds us of Thanks for continuing to bless me only all around us, but also in us and the primacy of loving God, loving self, as we journey together.

NEWS BRIEFS AND EVENTS:

Visitation: All visits are canceled be read to the community during the until further notice. We encourage you program. We have more knowledge to schedule a Google Duo call with our than we realize, yet so much more to Life Enrichment team. Email staycon- learn! [email protected] to schedule Food Collection: Every month for a call. (Nursing calls are suspended one year, the entire PPH community as of Nov. 24 to eliminate potential of residents and staff will be invited ers. Dating back to its origins as the COVID-19 spread) to participate in a monthly food drive. PPH Ladies Aid Society in 1889, the Toys for Tots (pictured right): PPH Food will be donated during the last Auxiliary continues its initiatives to residents and staff donated more week of each month. The committee support the PPH mission, Benevolent than 120 items to Marine Toys for Tots will arrange distribution on the 1st day Care and staff/resident gratitude ac- Foundation. Charlie Trainor and Nick of the next month. (Details regarding tivities. Over the past holiday season, Richards of the All Divisions Detach- recipient organizations are still being the Auxiliary sponsored both a hoagie ment Marine Corps League stopped finalized.) day for the officers and staff of the 2nd by PPH to pick up the donations. Volunteers for the program and the Police District and the new Pathways These toys will make wonderful gifts food drive are welcome! (Participation Mobile Audio Library — and presented for area children this holiday season! in Hot Topics is not a requirement.) all of the non-Independent Living resi- Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Ser- This is to be a resident-driven, PPH dents with greeting cards, personal vice: Monday, Jan. 18, 2 p.m. Broadcast community-wide endeavor to reach messages, and beautiful individual on PPH TV channel 2. out to the folks in our surrounding carnations. Monthly meetings for 2021 The Hot Topics residents’ discussion neighborhood who suffer from food will be held via PPH TV channel 57. group has developed an idea for a proj- insecurity. Contact Patricia Coyne (L-5110; x8403; ect for this year’s MLK Day of Service. If you wish to participate — all are [email protected]) to become a New volunteers are encouraged and welcome and encouraged — contact member or for more information. The welcome to participate. It will feature Tom Sexton (8368) for Food Drive next meeting will be held on PPH TV speakers and music that highlight the information or Evelyn Washington channel 57 on Tuesday, Jan. 11 at 11:30 life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther (8365) for program information. a.m. King, Jr. Residents will have the op- PPH Auxiliary: Membership in the Closed until further notice: Well- portunity to participate in a written PPH Auxiliary is open to PPH resi- ness Center, Dining Areas, Craft Room, quiz prior to that date. Responses will dents, staff, and community support- Library

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Patricia’s family and friends all ex- pressed admiration for her dedica- tion to PPH, the PPH Auxiliary and the various other projects she is involved with, not only inside PPH, but outside the community as well. "The kind words of staff and my family — so beautifully presented — were touching and encouraging. Clockwise from top left: I am grateful for the many opportu- 34-year PPH resident nities and rewards of engaging and Jewell Coyle; 104-year serving here at PPH," Patricia said. old Catherine Wagner; Volunteer Coordinator Carol Regina McGovern, a cen- Cherrington announced Alpha tenarian and a 20+-year Manor resident Paul Hedges as the resident; and indepen- Volunteer of the Year. dent living centenar- “Paul is ready to help others any- ians Marcella Fellin and time there’s a need. He has an up- Cecelia Amato. beat personality and a smile behind “What a surprise it was,” Hilda family on [PPH] TV congratulating the mask,” Carol said. said, noting how happy she was to me,” Ted said. “It was an unbeliev- Paul delivers mail to other resi- be recognized. able moment.” dents and is always looking for ways Associate Director of Social Ser- PPH’s 12 centenarians and nine to help inside the community. He vices Marge Felix announced Ted 20+ year residents (as of late No- says he volunteers to show his grati- Cherrington as The Carmela Heine vember) were also recognized. This tude for the quality care his wife re- Pathways Resident of the Year. included Jewell Coyle, an Alpha ceived when she lived in Pathways. “He is always willing to help fellow Manor resident for 34 years; PPH's “I’ll be here to volunteer for the residents out on the fourth floor oldest resident, 104-year old Cath- rest of my life. I’m proud to be part of of Pathways during crafts and is erine Wagner of Pathways; and the PPH family,” he said. extremely thoughtful,” Marge said. Regina McGovern of Pathways, both Vice President of Residential Ted participates in various ac- a PPH centenarian and a 20-year Living & Personal Care Mary Ann tivities in Pathways and has been resident! Each of these residents re- Parisse announced Hilda Gordon as a volunteer at the ACE Center. In ceived flowers and a pen and pencil The Gertrude Corley Personal Care the month of December, he made set from PPH. All independent living (PC) Resident of the Year. Christmas cards for staff, with pro- residents received a PPH mask. “She has been a dear and welcom- ceeds going to Benevolent Care. While it was unfortunate the ing presence, especially to all of the Several family members sent in event could not be held with a large PC residents,” Mary Ann said. videos congratulating Ted. A few audience as in past years, PPH was "Even after the death of her be- even wished him a happy birthday, still able to show its gratitude for loved husband [Max] just one year which happened to be perfect tim- those who exemplify the PPH mis- ago, she continues to be a positive ing as the first broadcast of Found- sion. ray of sunshine, helping and sup- ers' Day was on Ted’s birthday! If you have not viewed the 2020 porting new residents as they settle “I was so surprised to receive the Founders’ Day program, it is posted in." award and so happy to see all my on PPH’s YouTube page.

THE PPH MISSION Guided by Christian values, the mission of The Philadelphia Protestant Home is to provide a caring senior living community that affords its residents the opportunity to achieve their highest possible quality of life. 8