OCTOBER 2020

New Nursing Home Administrator 'grew up' at PPH When PPH hired Jen- outside of Pittsburgh. also found love and family — she nifer Honeyford in early She began working at met her future husband, Ron, in 1998, she was fresh out of PPH in January 1998 as a Pathways. and new to Phila- Health Care Recreation “His grandmom was a resident. He delphia. Therapy Coordinator. started coming in more and more to Fast forward 22 years It wasn't the easiest ad- visit his grandmom,” she said. later, and she is now PPH's justment; Jennifer was new According to Jennifer, Ron claims Vice President of Skilled to Philadelphia and didn't that he would often push his grand- Nursing and Rehabilitation. have any family or friends mom in her wheelchair throughout Jennifer will lead Path- living in the area. the community, until he found her. ways, overseeing operations of the Despite the uncertainty of moving The two eventually married and area she spent the most amount of from a small town to an unfamiliar, are the parents to two boys — Land- time in over the years. big city, she was ready for the chal- on, 13 and Brady, 11. “It feels like coming home,” she lenge. In 2019, Jennifer took a position as said. “I was ready for the adventure,” she the Senior Director of Resident Life Jennifer took part in the Nursing said. “This is where I wanted to be." & Performance Improvement. In that Home Administration (NHA) train- Jennifer’s career at PPH began position, Jennifer was able to work ing program in 2016 and served as during a groundbreaking time in the with residents in all levels of care. interim NHA when needed. community’s history — the opening “I only knew health care,” she said. “Jennifer’s passion and dedica- of Pathways. “It was eye-opening and it was good tion to The Philadelphia Protestant "This building was steel beams to be able to learn that perspective Home and our residents will make when I first arrived," she said. and get to know more residents.” an immediate impact to our Path- Jennifer helped with the transition She is grateful for the opportuni- ways residents and families,” said of moving residents and recreation ties over the years: the classes, PPH President & CEO John Dubyk. therapy operations over from the conferences, and seminars, as well "Her passion, kindness, and empathy Webb building. Longtime PPH family as the Virtual Dementia Tour and for the residents and a relentless and friends will recall that the 2nd Certified Dementia Practitioner work ethic clearly epitomize Jenn’s and 3rd floors of the Webb building Training, two programs she helped love for what she does." was an 106-bed Health Care unit. bring to PPH. Jennifer grew up in Easton, Pa. and She eventually became the Direc- She is currently enrolled in the studied Therapeutic Recreation and tor of Recreation Therapy in 2006. LeadingAge PA Fellows in Leader- Gerontology at Slippery Rock Univer- Not only did Jennifer find her pas- ship program, which helps senior sity, which is located about 50 miles sion through her work at PPH, she Honeyford >> Page 8 In This Issue... l Remembering Mike Fesnak l Longtime chef John Hunt retires l Jean Gibson

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PPH Reach newsletter_Oct 2020.indd 1 9/24/20 4:46 PM Never Forget

"Ordinary folks who in a moment did extraordinary things. That is what today is about. Let's never for- get; lets always hold up the memory of those who protected and defend- ed our freedom." - State Representa- tive Jared Solomon Rev. Dr. Kristopher Halsey, State Rep. Jared Solomon and Lawndale Manor PPH held a ceremony for Patriot resident Audrey Alston. Day, a day held in memory of those destination, which is believed to be Alston sang The Star Spangled Ban- who were killed 19 years ago on the U.S. Capitol or the White House. ner. Sept. 11, 2001. Executive Assistant to the Presi- Bill Conaway closed out the PPH's Director of Community dent & CEO Kathy Wersinger gave ceremony. Both Bill and Rev. Halsey Relations Bill Conaway welcomed a reflection that paid tribute to alluded to how united our coun- guests: Rev. Dr. Kristopher Halsey firefighter Joyce Craig from local try was in of Sept. read an invocation, and State Rep. Engine 64. Joyce was killed in the 11, 2001, with hopes of lessening Jared Solomon delivered remarks. line of duty on Dec. 9, 2014. division and getting closer to that Jared paid tribute to the passen- Alpha Manor resident Jim Walker united front once again. gers on Flight 93 who prevented played TAPS on his saxophone, and This ceremony aired on PPH's in- the plane from hitting its eventual Lawndale Manor resident Audrey house TV.

Remembering Mike Fesnak The PPH Family remembers Gate- way Manor resident Mike Fesnak as a beloved member of the commu- nity. Mike passed away on Aug. 27. A lifelong Philadelphia resident and Army veteran, Mike moved to PPH 10 years ago and was highly ac- tive in the community. He organized watch parties for Phillies season Above, Mike with two longtime friends, openers and Super Bowls, and often Vera Shapowalenka and Sonia Szew- pitched ideas to the Life Enrich- czuk. Right, former PPH President & ment and Activities staff. CEO Anthony Manzo with Mike Fesnak at a PPH Baseball Club meeting. He contributed various story and Philadelphia A's Society and wrote photo suggestions to this news- his manila folders filled with base- baseball articles that he'd make letter over the years and helped ball content that he'd share with available on the display case of A's with assembling and delivery each anyone else who loved America's and Phillies memorabilia that sits month. pastime. Nobody at PPH was as outside of Scoops. He donated Mike participated in PPH's Base- excited as Mike was when baseball many of the items that are on dis- ball Club meetings. He could often resumed play in July. play in the case. be found walking the PPH halls with Mike was a volunteer for the Mike will be dearly missed.

New Resident Richard's mother lived at PPH; she passed away in 1997. Based on her experience at PPH, ★ Richard Braun moved to Lawndale Manor he knew then that he'd move into the commu- from the Northern Liberties section of Phila- nity eventually. He expects to have knee surgery delphia. He grew up in Hunting Park, attended soon and hopes to rehab in Pathways. Cardinal Dougherty High School where he Richard is Catholic and belongs to St. Ceci- played soccer, and St. Joseph's University. He lia's Church. He enjoys watching sports, read- was a supervisor at Nabisco and later worked ing, and is a Civil War buff. in Real Estate.

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PPH Reach newsletter_Oct 2020.indd 2 9/24/20 4:46 PM Jean Gibson — Board member, donor, friend, family Jean Gibson epitomizes PPH into that," she said. family. She is on the Board of Direc- Ron — known by many inside tors, has been a longtime donor, has the community, particularly for his friends living in the community, her stained glass work inside the ACE grandparents were PPH residents, Center — has been living at PPH and her father, Ron Hugo, is a current since 2006. Alpha Manor resident. Jean is “very, very close” with her Jean's grandparents lived at PPH father, a two-time PPH Resident of in the 1970s. Her grandmother was the Year winner. She speaks to him diagnosed with dementia. Later, her daily, and has visited the community grandfather lost his hearing. a few times in recent months now “Neither could afford it on their that visitors are allowed, albeit with own,” she said. restrictions. Jean Gibson (right) with Mary Ann It was through seeing her grand- Jean's family was also close friends Parisse and her father, Alpha Manor resident Ron Hugo at Founder's Day parents' struggle in their later years with Pastor Harry Spink, a longtime 2014. that she realized the importance of PPH resident and Board member giving, and has been a Benevolent who passed away in 2018. Jean misses her regular visits to Care contributor for many years. Jean became a member of the PPH. "Some end up getting to a point Board of Directors in 2010, served “When I would be done with a where they can no longer stay at two, four-year terms, and is currently [Board] meeting I’d go down to the home and need to come into a place serving her third term. café, and there would be my dad," like PPH,” she said. “Many people, by “PPH is a very important, top-of- she said. "I’d slide into the booth with the time they might need to get into mind place for me,” she said. them [his friends] and we’d have a assisted living or personal care, no She was set to be inducted into the good old time." longer have the means. PPH makes Heritage Society this year at PPH's She misses sitting out under the a commitment that you will never annual Founder's Day event. gazebo near the koi pond with her leave the premises.” Unfortunately due to COVID-19, dad, spending the occasional night Shortly before Jean’s mother (Ron’s this year’s ceremony set for Found- and joking around with the residents. wife) passed away in 1988, she made er’s Day has been canceled. "I feel like a non-resident, resident," it known what she wanted for her The Heritage Society recognizes she laughed. husband later in life. our friends who have generously pro- For more information on the Heri- "My mom wanted him to move to vided a legacy of care by naming PPH tage Society, visit https://pphfamily. PPH one day, and I told her I'd see as a planned gift beneficiary. org/giving/planned-deferred-gifts/

Upon the project's completion, high-speed and reliable wireless internet will be accessible in every corner of the PPH campus. Campus-wide Wi-Fi is the foundation for a robust technology infrastructure. This groundwork enables PPH to offer future innova- tive programs and services. As many residents are aware, due to the chal- We ask our loyal and generous donors to make a lenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, PPH is unable to gift to theStrengthening Connections Campaign for safely hold its gala this year. That is why, in lieu of our Campus-Wide Wi-Fi and support our 130-year mis- traditional in-person gala, we’re holding a fundrais- sion of providing residents the opportunity to achieve ing campaign to support our greatest area of need: their highest possible quality of life. campus-wide Wi-Fi. Stay tuned for a letter the second week of Novem- The initial stages of the project have begun over ber with information about the campaign and ways the last few weeks and are expected to continue your gift impacts residents, family members, staff over the next eight months. PPH President and CEO members, as well as PPH partners both now and for John Dubyk will provide project updates and prog- years to come. During these trying times, your sup- ress through his weekly videos that are broadcast on port helps strengthen connections in and around the channel 2. PPH family.

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PPH Reach newsletter_Oct 2020.indd 3 9/24/20 4:46 PM Longtime PPH chef bids farewell PPH would like to wish longtime Executive Chef John Hunt well in his retirement as well as thank him for his dedication and service to the community. A group of staff and residents came together on Aug. 26 to honor and celebrate John. Gateway Manor resident Pat Law- son read a poem and other residents gifted John their favorite recipes. John also received a special recipe from the PPH Auxiliary. John worked in PPH's Dining Services Department for many years and was always seen mingling with residents and staff not only about recipes, but also his beloved Phillies.

Flower Arranging

Frieda D’Auria Personal Care and Pathways residents have been arranging flowers. It's widely believed that flower arranging is a relaxing and highly beneficial activity for seniors that boosts morale, reduces anxiety, and Joan O'Meara Amelia Horgan Margaret Lendemer improves manual dexterity.

Volunteer of the Month Barbara Berger For volunteer Congratulations go out to Lawndale Manor resident Barba- of the month ra Berger, PPH's “Volunteer of the Month” for October 2020. nominations, Barbara has been volunteering at PPH since 2019. Dur- contact Carol ing this time she has been delivering mail, working with the Cherrington at Auxiliary, and helping as an assistant in Tabor Market. She is 8027 or ccher- a pleasant lady who is happy to keep busy and always happy rington@pph- to help anyone in need. family.org. Thanks Barbara, you are an asset to our Volunteer Pro- gram.

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PPH Reach newsletter_Oct 2020.indd 4 9/24/20 4:46 PM L'shanah Tovah! Collection of the Month PPH's Jewish residents Gateway Manor resident Carol Ev- received challah and ans' Teddy Bear collection has been on cake for Rosh Hashanah. display throughout September. At right Rosh Hashanah, which are some of the many teddy bears on means "head of the display. year," is the Jewish New Carol has collected various teddy Year. bears throughout her life. There are Our Jewish residents teddy bears from Philadelphia sports observed Yom Kippur, a teams, as well as one teddy bear her late husband had when day of atonement and he was a young child. repentance. A service If interested in having your collection on display, call Kathy was shown on PPH TV. Nucero at 8505 or email [email protected].

Dining Services strives for best quality Show off masks Dining Services recently asked the residents Alpha to participate in a Main Dining Room/Bistro Take Manor Out Survey. The incentive for completing the resident survey was a free meal. Seventy-three residents Margaret provide feedback. Rosen- Here are the results: kaimer - 86 percent of residents were satisfied with the shows off temperature of their food her see- - 95 percent of residents indicated that their through orders were correct mask. - 88 percent of the residents stated that their See- food was tasty through masks are beneficial for those who communicate The survey was conducted to see where Dining Richard Trickey picks up regularly with hearing im- Services could improve on takeout service and his take-out meal. overall dining experience. From this survey, they paired individuals who rely on have developed several in-services for staff on lip-reading. techniques to keeping food hot and improving If you are a PPH resident accuracy of the orders being taken. or staff member wearing a Dining Services plans to conduct another sur- unique mask, be sure to send vey later this fall. They continue to strive for 100 us a photo or ask REACH edi- percent satisfaction. tor Mike Berman to take your The three winners are: Elizabeth Powell of Alpha photo. He can be reached at Manor, Richard Trickey of Alpha Manor, and Shir- 8003 or mberman@pphfam- ley Morgan (not pictured) of Lawndale Manor. ily.org. Elizabeth Powell

Employee of the Month Lydia Fonseca For em- ployee of October's Employee of the Month, Lydia Fonseca, start- the month ed with PPH's Finance department as an administrative assistant August 2018. She transferred to the Marketing nomina- department as a sales assistant in December 2019. tions, con- She has always been dependable and does whatever it tact Janice takes to get the job done. Her pleasant demeanor makes Aouta at her a joy to work with. 8193 or Congratulations Lydia! Thank you for doing “Whatever jaouta@pph- it takes.” family.org.

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PPH Reach newsletter_Oct 2020.indd 5 9/24/20 4:46 PM A young man with a horn By Lawrence H. Geller even sure where his trumpet was. of becoming Alpha Manor resident But with the encouragement of his a fighter Jim Walker has two claims to wife, Pat, and others, he began look- and was ready fame. ing for it. It was in the storage closet to fly off into He carries the same name as the on a top shelf, way in the back. the "wild blue famous mayor of New York City in Signing up was easy, but there yonder" when the 1920s, "Jimmy Walker." were two more problems. He didn't the war ended. No, he wasn't named after his have the music. But that was re- "Thank God," Honor, notwithstanding having been solved by a loving niece from out- he says. born in 1926, the first year of Mayor of-town who found the sheet music Marriage and Walker's term in office. Still, he gets and mailed it to him. children followed while he went to asked about it now and then. The other problem was practice. night school at LaSalle College (now And he is probably the only nona- "To play the trumpet", he explained, University). genarian to play 'Trumpeter's Lul- "you have to build up your lip to Starting out as a draftsman, he laby' publicly, as he did in the recent fit around the mouthpiece and rose to supervisor in Mechanical De- PPH Talent Show. produce a quality sound. That is a sign while fulfilling his love of music Jim chuckles at the Jimmy Walker challenge." with a big dance band and several similarity, but he turns rhapsodic But stepping up to challenges has community symphonies in Ambler, when discussing "Trumpeter's Lul- been a theme running throughout Bucks County and Chestnut Hill. laby." Jim's life. "We played everything from "I first heard it played by the late As a teenager he drew attention to Beethoven to Carmen, and Les Al Hirt and I was enchanted," he himself by blowing a bugle. Was he Misérables." said. good? There is talk of another PPH Talent "I, myself, hadn't played for many "I don't know about that. But I was Show in the offing. Jim won't have to years," he continued, "and never loud," he laughed. be coaxed this time. imagined I would ever play anything He then decided to really play mu- "I know where my trumpet is now," again, let alone the 'Trumpeter's Lul- sic and challenged himself with the he chuckled. "Now If I can just find laby.' Never." trumpet, purchasing one in a pawn a challenging number from the But as we all know, life has its shop. He took lessons for more than repertoires of Harry James, Bobby many twists and turns, and when the four years. Hackett or Al Hirt. I' m sure I can find PPH Talent Show was announced, WWll was raging when he gradu- something there." Jim didn't sign up initially. At 94 and ated high school, and he enlisted in To view PPH's Talent Show, visit not having played recently, he wasn't the Air Force. He met the challenge our Facebook or YouTube page.

New Schea scholarship winner PPH would like to congratulate the tion was established in 2007 to sup- newest recipient of the Eberhard and port continuing health care education Helen Schea Endowment Fund for programs, which promote the overall Health Care Education - Sarah Dafils. well-being of PPH residents and staff. Sarah has been part of Dining The fund is named in honor of long-time Services' wait staff since August 2018. PPH supporters, donors, and residents, She just entered her junior year at Mr. Eberhard “Ebbie” and Mrs. Helen Holy Family University, where she's Schea. majoring in Nursing. The endowment was established by Caroline (daughter of Ebbie and Helen) Between school (in the midst of Schea Lloyd and her husband, Jim a pandemic) and working part-time Lloyd, as well as Frederick “Fred” Schea at PPH, Sarah has a busy semester (son of Ebbie and Helen). ahead of her! Be sure to wish her the Any PPH employee enrolled in a health best of luck! care-related program (clinical care or Sarah is pictured with Vice Presi- Congratulations Sarah! healthcare management) can pick up dent of Human Resources Daphne The Eberhard and Helen Schea En- an application for the Schea scholar- and Director of Dining dowment Fund for Health Care Educa- ship in the Office of Human Resources. Services Lisa Burke.

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Keeping families informed: PPH Library: Closed until further has created a private portal for fam- notice. If you would like assistance ily members of our residents. This setting up an account to receive portal will be utilized for all updates reading materials, contact Carol that pertain to COVID-19. Since this Altimari. portal is password protected, have Wellness Center: Closed until your family or Power of Attorney further notice. email [email protected] for the Talent Show: PPH aired a Talent password. This portal is only avail- Show on Sept. 16. If interested in able to families and the Power of participating in a potential sec- Attorney of PPH residents, and each ond talent show, please contact update is posted on PPH's bulletin Kathy Nucero at 8505 or knucero@ boards for residents and staff. pphfamily.org. Talents may include: * Visitation: All visits must be singing, dancing, rapping, poetry, scheduled until further notice. storytelling, juggling, magic tricks, If your family and friends are un- a short skit or stand-up comedy able to visit our campus, we encour- routine, among many other pos- age you to schedule a Google Duo sibilities. call with our Life Enrichment team. ROCK: PPH's yearly employee Email stayconnected@pphfamily. Residents feed PPH's koi fish. training institute is back in session, org to schedule a call. contest. One winner will be chosen twice a month on Wednesdays. If * Independent Living family vis- from each building, with the win- you are a PPH employee who has its: PPH opened the campus on July ners being listed in the November not attended ROCK training in 2020, 23 to visitors, but with certain limi- REACH. Prizes to be awarded. please contact Human Resources tations and guidelines. To schedule PPH Auxiliary: The Auxiliary meet- Administrative Assistant Cathy a visit, call our Family Visitor hotline ing was conducted via PPH channel Gephart (8221) to set up a date to at 215-697-8085. 57 with updates on finances, activi- attend. * Personal Care/Chapters family ties, and fundraising. Membership Construction: The doorway out- visits: PPH opened the campus on is open to all residents and staff side of Scoops has been widened. Aug. 27 to families of Personal Care (only $5/year!) to support gratitude * In-person dining: In-person and Chapters residents. To sched- and benevolent care activities. dining opened up on Sept. 22. Seat- ule a visit, call our Family Visitor For membership information or to ing times are limited and seating hotline at 215-697-8224. purchase items from Dot's Closet restriction guidelines are being * Prospective Residents: PPH is — open by appointment only — followed. now booking in-person tours. If you contact a member or Patricia Coyne Gateway Manor: The lighting know someone interested in learn- at 8403. project on the second floor of Gate- ing more about PPH and scheduling Guest speaker and Wellness way will begin Oct. 5, with the third a visit, have them give us a call at Coordinator Kayla Jurimas encour- floor to follow upon completion of 215-697-8086 or email info@pph- aged all to participate in gradually the 2nd floor. This project will mirror family.org. re-emerging in-person activities, the work on the first floor. Virtual Tour: The virtual tour and noted plans to continue some Happy Holidays: Each building's shoot originally scheduled for Sept. TV exercise programs indefinitely. holiday party will air on PPH TV: 17 has been rescheduled for Oct. 6. Director of Recreation Therapy Gateway: Dec 4, Lawndale: Dec. 18, This tour will allow PPH to provide Ginny Maciocha stopped by to Alpha: TBD simulated tours of our campus. thank the Auxiliary for its $1,000 do- If interested in filming a video, the * Oktoberfest: Oct. 15, 2 p.m. nation to establish a Mobile Audio Social Hall will be available Tues- (Rain date Oct. 16) Music and re- Library for each of Pathway's three days in November. Please contact freshments in the Lawndale parking floors. Kathy Nucero (8505, knucero@ lot. Residents must sign up in the All in-person Auxiliary activities pphfamily.org) to sign up. Business Office no later than Oct. 9. have been canceled until further * If at any point we have a resur- Halloween Door Decorating notice. The next meeting will be gence of positive cases, we may be Contest: All doors must be deco- held on TV57 on Tuesday, Oct. 13 at forced back to tighter restrictions. rated by Oct. 20 for inclusion in the 11:30 a.m. 7

PPH Reach newsletter_Oct 2020.indd 7 9/24/20 4:46 PM Getting ready for Election Day Reflections We are only one month away from We will have voting infomercials the general election on playing on channel 4 throughout God’s Will Tuesday, Nov. 3 As a reminder, PPH October. This information is non- will not be a polling location for this partisan and is also available on Pastor Jack Price - PPH Director of election and we are encouraging www.votespa.com. Pastoral Ministries our residents to vote by mail-in Here are a few very important One familiar response to life’s ballot. dates: challenges is to call them “God’s As we go to print for this month's 1. The FINAL DAY to register to will.” One euphemistic way that issue of REACH, the polling location vote is Monday, Oct. 19. insurance companies have of for the 35th Ward, Division 5 has 2. The FINAL DAY to apply for a describing a destructive event that not been determined. mail-in ballot is Tuesday, Oct. 27. they won’t cover is by calling it an We are hoping that everyone, who 3. The FINAL DAY for the County Act of God. Often these two ideas are used almost interchangeably. has applied for a mail-in ballot, has Board of Elections to receive a But people of faith can find a much received their official voting mail-In mail-in ballot is Tuesday, Nov. 3. The more positive and powerful way of ballot. To check the status of your ballot must be received by 8 p.m., understanding this idea of God’s mail-in ballot, you can visit https:// not just postmarked. will in terms of how to live our lives, www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/Pag- Note: If you applied and received what choices to make, and which es/BallotTracking.aspx a ballot and now have decided to paths to follow. If you have not received your mail- vote in person, do NOT complete We need faith to move forward, in ballot by Oct. 6, please contact your mail-in ballot and do NOT mail trusting but not necessarily know- Director of Community Relations the ballot. You should take your ing, what God is doing in us and Bill Conaway at extension 8194. entire mail-In ballot to the polling through us. As you seek to discern If you have received your mail-in location on Tuesday, Nov. 3 and sur- and do God’s will, don’t let your ballot, please read, and understand render it to the poll worker to vote fears stop you. Action is important. the instructions before complet- in person. Try things out and be willing to ing it. Once your mail-in ballot is Please call Bill Conaway at exten- make mistakes. Most of all, do not completed, place your signed ballot sion 8194 for all your questions on limit your vision because you’re in the mail. voting! afraid of failure. Of course, you have to use good sense, but playing it safe can Honeyford >> From Page 1 leading Pathways, the building PPH sometimes be the most destruc- had just begun construction on tive path. I have found that, if you living leaders develop into more when she first arrived 22 years ago, are even close to the lines of God’s flexible, inquisitive, and innovative unsure of what the future held. invitation to you, there are angels leaders. “I feel like I grew up here,” she that will help you and things will "The program not only helps said. “I feel like the residents and fall into place. There will be wrong you become a better leader, but to staff helped to raise me.” turns and wilderness times spent in develop other leaders," she said, And even though it has begun the belly of some “whale” or other, noting that she's learned a lot amidst a global pandemic, she is but there is no other way in your life about different leadership styles, ready for the challenge. to find the meaning you are seeking accentuating strengths and tack- "I believe in our mission; I believe and to find everything in life you are ling challenges. in what we do. I'm looking forward honestly hoping will come your way. to leading this team through COVID Thanks for continuing to bless me Jennifer is looking forward to as we journey together. implementing these skills and and forward."

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