The Latest Library News

by Robert A. Andres

Hello everyone! You are reading the first exciting edition of the yet to be named monthly library article! We would like some ideas for a name. If you have any name ideas, please contact Robert at ext. 8057 or Carol at ext. 8027.

We would love to see more residents using the library while taking advantage of all of what is available, including:

1. Books galore – all topics with large and small print

2. DVD's, CD's, and a lot of puzzles

3. Magazines with multiple topics

4. Computers and a large print magnifier reader

This little haven is a wonderful place, so come in 24 hours a day, sit, read, relax, or build a puzzle today.

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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/philadelphia-protestant-home Twitter: @pphfamily

For any REACH ideas, please contact Communications Specialist

Daniel Ortiz at 215-697-8003 or dortiz@pphfamily.org

PPH Monthy Prayer Breakfast is back

We are excited to announce the return of the monthly PPH Prayer Breakfast for Independent Living residents. Mark your calendars for the upcoming spring days: April 15, May 13, and June 10, 2023

Breakfast will begin at 9:00 a.m. in the Social Hall. The cost of the breakfast will be $7.50. Tickets will be available in the Business Office beginning April 1 for residents; community members may purchase tickets on the day of the breakfast. Join us for fellowship, food, prayer, and a message from God's Word.

What a way to start your day!

If you have any questions, please contact Chaplain Linda Lewis at ext. 8006.

Good Morning Sun

by Ronald Barras, PPH Benefits Coordinator

The sky routinely does that blue to fiery gold, then on to orange, through the prism into indigo and violet ultimately resting in star speckled black every night. It's taken for granted like many things in life but in the craziness of the settling down for the night, it's good to stop and watch the earth slowly spin back away from the sun, hurtling in slow motion toward the dawn. There's something about the regularity of it. The dependability.

Something to hold onto. The promise of yet another tomorrow. People and things may fade but the sun still rises every morning.

Women of the Environmental Movement

by PPH resident Dr. Elaine C. Grose

Rachel Carson was born in Springdale, PA, in 1907. She became a pioneer in the fields of environmental and marine research. VP Al Gore, Presidents John F. Kennedy and Jimmy Carter were all influenced by her groundbreaking expose' of the chemical industry and the dangers of pesticides. It was through her book "Silent Spring" that she became known to the general public as an advocate against pesticides, especially DDT. Because of her writings and research, we now have environmental laws protecting our water, air, and food.

Jane Goodall is best known for her research and love of chimpanzees. Living amongst the chimpanzees for many years, she established a unique relationship with several generations of these human-like animals.The Goodall Institute continues her original research goals. "Roots and Shoots" encourages youth around the world to follow their passion and Jane continues to address environmental concerns and the future of the planet.