The 2023 Bocce Ball champions

are Shannon and Jordan!

On Wednesday, June 28, PPH hosted the 2023 Bocce Ball Tournament, which featured friendly competition between staff and residents to determine who was the true Bocce Ball champion.

The event featured a $10 admission, with all of the proceeds going to the Alzheimer’s Foundation. Staff members played their games from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., while residents played their games from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.. Once the brackets were set, the championship started at 3:00 p.m., which featured the defending 2022 Bocce Ball champions and Lawndale residents Tom and Marge Sexton facing off against Shannon Grieb, Vice President of Marketing & Communications, and Jordan Robinson, Activity Coordinator in Life Enrichment. They were all close games, but in the end, Shannon and Jordan came out victorious, dethroning Tom and Marge, and were crowned as the 2023 Bocce Ball champions.

Thanks to everyone who participated in the 2023 Bocce Ball Tournament. We appreciate all who were able to participate, as this is a cause near and dear to our hearts. We can’t wait for the next tournament!

>>>National Wellness Month, continued from page 1

The wellness team offers a variety of classes and activities to engage the mind, body, and spirit. These classes include circuit training, yoga, tai chi, and aquatics.

They also offer an employee discount for the Wellness Center for half the price you would spend at any other gym. Even if you are unable to make it to these classes, the wellness staff can find transportation if you choose to participate. TED Talks and Lunch & Learns are ways to take care of the mind and spirit, so you can take care of your mental health, and form new friendships.

PPH can be considered a mini–Blue Zone for wellness and longevity. Blue Zones are areas of the world that are home to a large percentage of centenarians, which are residents that live to be over 100. Today, PPH is home to 15 centenarian residents, four of which are in independent living. The wellness team takes a lot of inspiration from the Blue Zones by looking at the daily habits of those individuals and foster a similar ideology with their mission. “Some of the Blue Zones talk about having fellowship in regard to volunteerism, spirituality, a sense of community, a sense of belonging, having a plant-based diet, getting daily activity, and making friendships”, says Maureen. “We work with a lot of people over 100. I think it shows that at any age, you can still be active, and we can be accommodating for any need”, says Vincent.

National Wellness Month is a great reminder for everyone to take care of the most important asset they have, which is their health. Thanks to our wellness team, residents and staff are focused on their wellness every day of the year. “We at wellness provide a lot of the tools and information they need to ensure that residents and employees are making the correct decisions”, says Kayla. For more information on all of our wellness programs, contact Maureen Solomon at 215-697-8007.