NEWS BRIEFS

★ COVID-19 protocols for visitors: Masks are no longer required by staff, residents, or visitors while on our campus, and employees are not required to wear masks when interacting with residents. Residents, employees, and visitors may continue wearing masks if they feel comfortable. Masks and PPE will still be required in some cases of isolation or if there is a significant concern for serious illness. Please advise your guests to refrain from visiting if they feel sick or have been exposed to COVID-19.

★ Food Collection: The PPH Food Drive — a 2021 Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Project — will continue indefinitely, as long as PPH’s neighbors are in need of food. Food will be collected the last week of the month, and then will be delivered the first day of the following month. There will be two collection sites: the vending machine area, located near the Wellness Center, and in front of the Security office. For more information, call Tom Sexton at ext. 8368.

★ Trips:  Fees for trips are now added to each resident’s monthly bill (NO CASH). If you’d like to cancel, you must call the Business Office (ext. 8010) to have the trip fee removed.

★ Independent Living Residents Association:

Please note that there is no meeting in August

★ PPH Auxiliary: The Auxiliary’s next meeting will be held in the Social Hall, and broadcast on PPH TV channel 7 on Tuesday, August 8 at 11:30 a.m.

Membership in the PPH Auxiliary is open to PPH residents, staff, and community supporters (only $5 per year). Dating back to its origins as the PPH Ladies Aid Society in 1889, the Auxiliary continues its initiatives to support the heart of PPH’s fundraising mission, Benevolent Care, as well as supporting staff/ resident gratitude activities. Contact Auxiliary President Patricia Coyne at cameo1200@gmail.com or 8403 to become a member or for more information.

★ History Lecture: Please join us on Thursday, August 31 at 2:00 p.m. in the Social Hall for history lecture on Victorian Women, presented by Herb Kaufman. Please contact Kathy Nucero at ext. 8505 for questions.

★ Bocce Ball: We are excited to announce the return of Bocce Ball! If anyone is interested, we will be on the bocce court every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Come on down for some friendly competition. Contact Kathy Nucero at ext. 8505 for any questions.

★ Philadelphia Boys Choir: Join us on Tuesday, August 22 at 7:00 p.m. in the Social Hall for a special performance by the Philadelphia Boys Choir. Established in the 1960s, the Emmy-winning and Grammynominated Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale has toured the world. The Philadelphia Boys Choir is being sponsored by Serenity Hospice. Please contact Kathy Nurcero at ext. 8505 for more information.

★ TED Talks: See the August calendar.

★ Veterans’ Meeting: The August Veterans’ meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 1, at 10 a.m. in the Learning Center. If you have not provided your photos for the Veterans video, please bring them with you to the meeting. Please contact Bill Conaway at ext. 8031 with any questions.

★ Volunteer Opportunities: Our Volunteer Department is always looking for new volunteers. If you are interested in any volunteer opportunities, please contact Carol Cherrington at ext. 8027.

★ Resident Talent Show: We will be hosting our PPH Talent Show, which will be held on Friday, August 11 at 2:00 p.m. in the Social Hall. We are seeking any talent, whether it is singing, dancing, comedy, or even readings. If you are looking to participate, please contact Kathy Nucero at ext. 8505 ASAP to sign up.

★ Dining Services: August 2, 16 and 30, The Continental breakfast, featuring fresh pastries, bagels, yogurts, juices, fruit, and coffee, will be available for purchase and will take place in the Fountain Room from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

August 9 and 23, our Farmers Market will take place in the Fountain Room from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Dining services continues planning special events for the month of August, so please check your bulletin boards to stay updated on all dining service events.