SPRING • SUMMER 2022
6401 Martins Mill Road Philadelphia, PA 19111
A newsletter for friends of The Philadelphia Protestant Home
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Discover PPH’s Treasures
From campus treasures to resident stories, see what’s blooming at PPH this season!
T
he PPH campus sits on just over 13 acres, and there is much to explore. You may not even notice its hidden gems (both indoors and outdoors) until you spend time walking around the beautifully landscaped grounds. One of the many benefits of living at PPH is that your living space extends far beyond your apartment door!
Greenhouse The PPH greenhouse is a tranquil retreat that offers “dirt therapy.” Our resident and outside volunteers transplant growing seedlings, bring ailing species back to life and offer plants for sale — using the donations they receive to fund their efforts.
At first glance, you will spot many areas you might expect in a community, such as lounges, dining spaces and even a cute gift shop. As you explore, a few more unique features will capture your attention. Some of PPH’s many sparkling treasures are described below:
Tabor Market A delightful little shop staffed by residents, Tabor Market offers a wide array of small grocery items as well as household items. If the market does not carry something you desire, our dining staff will gladly accommodate your needs and order an item for you.
Bowling Alley! Yes, PPH has two bowling lanes. This offering is fairly unique, as PPH is one of only a handful of senior living communities that offer bowling as part of their fitness and wellness schedule! Residents enjoy this American favorite and are also able to book the lanes for their family and friends on the weekend.
A newsletter for friends of The Philadelphia Protestant Home
In This Issue SPRING | SUMMER 2022 Discover PPH’s Treasures
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From the Desk of the CEO
Although PPH has a lovely arts and crafts area where residents participate in creative projects, the Art Studio is entirely different. Lately, the focus of the space has gravitated to glass arts. Two of our residents enjoy creating small (and sometimes large) glass art masterpieces. Others use the studio to paint and work on tapestries. This space is bright and airy, ready for our residents to flex their creativity!
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Koi Pond One of our most picturesque outdoor areas is the koi pond. The pond started out with 11 fish and has grown (some 17 years later) to house over 100 fish! Residents, their friends and family, and many staff members enjoy visiting the fish (and one turtle) on a daily basis to feed them, or simply to enjoy time outside.
“One of the many benefits of living at PPH is that your living space extends far beyond your apartment door!” Resident Gardens Our resident gardeners enjoy exercising their green thumbs in one of the many garden beds that are available for them to grow and harvest their own produce. It is not uncommon to see the “fruits” (and vegetables) of their labor around campus as they share their bounty. It’s also another opportunity to enjoy “dirt therapy” and the camaraderie of neighbors. There are many more special treasures to find at PPH. We hope you visit soon and discover them for yourself!
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