Paula Knerr recently retired as treasurer of our Board of Trustees and was recognized by Bishop Audrey Scanlan for her years of service. Paula's background in business made her a natural fit for dealing with financial and budgetary issues. Paula has been an avid supporter of the Episcopal Home. She is a member of St. Andrew's (Ship) and their quilting group. Paula has tirelessly volunteered her time and talents to help support our residents.
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Volunteer Opportunity
We have two upcoming events for which we would appreciate the
help of a few volunteers.
Both are free concerts at the Luhrs Performing Arts Center at Shippensburg University.
We will need help with transportation and escorting residents to the concerts.
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Shippensburg University Spring Band Concert
Sunday, April 8, at 3PM
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Shippensburg University-Community Orchestra Spring Concert
Sunday, April 22, at 3 PM
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If you would like to help,
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Peggy Hockenberry
Peggy Hockenberry has been fascinated by hair styling from an early age. When she was a young girl, she rummaged through the trash to uncover the leftovers of her aunt's home permanent. Then she used it to give one of her dolls a perm. From that moment on, she wanted a future in hair care.
In the 1960's, in spite of being a young mother with a child, Peggy found a way to realize her dream. She worked in a factory by day while taking night classes at the Chambersburg School of Beauty. By 1972, she was able to open her own salon in her home. She has maintained her business there for the past 46 years. Several months ago, she joined our staff, eager to work with senior citizens.
Soft-spoken and friendly, Peggy enjoys the company of her clients at the Home, and says that "all they really want is some love and attention." Peggy works out of our in-house salon every Wednesday, where she offers our residents hair services at a reasonable cost. We can always tell when Peggy is in the house because we see residents sporting fresh hairdos. Everyone needs a little pampering, and Peggy is a wonderful example of someone who offers her time and talents to make a difference in the lives of our residents.
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Happy Birthday to our handyman, Keith,
on February 17.
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Our resident bakers enjoyed working together to create mini-pineapple upside down cakes for everyone to enjoy.
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ctivities Director Vivian, and residents, Sarah and Cathy, look as if they are having a good time.
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Juanita got a laugh from the group by pretending to eat the leftover batter.
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Barbara Hutchinson, our chaplain, and Mary Grace, our administrator, recently treated residents to photos and a talk about their travels in the Holy Lands.
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Delicious Upcoming
Events
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Fastnacht Day
Tuesday, Feb. 13
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Residents will enjoy a special treat on this PA Dutch-inspired day.
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Valentine's Day
Wednesday, Feb. 14
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Residents in our Cooking Club will be making special mini-cherry cheesecakes for everyone to enjoy for dessert that evening.
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Our Volunteers Are The Best
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An Unexpected Friendship
Friends are an important part of our lives. They laugh with us, talk with us, and offer support and help when needed. Unexpected friends are the ones who walk into our lives without us going to look for them. Such is the case with Laurel White (right) and EH resident, Sharon (left).
Laurel is a member of St. Andrew's (Ship). She is active as a healing minister there, and is working toward a degree in social work at Shippensburg University. Needing to fulfill a volunteer requirement for one of her classes led her to ask if she might work with a resident at the Episcopal Home. As a result, the two women are enjoying the friendship that has grown from that experience. Laurel visits weekly, and she and Sharon talk and laugh in that warm, easy way that friends share. Sometimes they just chat and sometimes they work on a project, such as organizing Sharon's closet.
Sharon is our youngest resident and enjoys her older EH friends, but says that it's great to be able to visit with someone closer to her own age. "We talk about anything and everything," says Sharon.
"I like everyone here. I tell each of the aides and nurses that she is my favorite girl. I laugh when they reply, 'We're all your favorite girls, Sharon.'"
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Dr. Craig Jurgensen is a faithful, monthly volunteer who shares his musical gifts with our residents. Both he and our resident, Jack, are multifaceted, accomplished individuals.
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They're Aces With Us
Pictured above are some of our wonderful "card ladies" who oversee ever-popular card games with our residents. These games always include lots of conversation and laughter. In the photo on the left are Edna, Janice (seated), and a new volunteer, Sandy. These three women met years ago when they shared the bus that took them to work in Harrisburg. Now retired, they are keeping their group intact as volunteers at the Home. Pictured at right, Nichole is a frequent helper and substitute for cards and other activities.
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Can you help by being a "Once and Done" Volunteer?
Maybe it's not possible for you to volunteer on a regular basis, but why not consider becoming a "once and done" volunteer? We're always looking for volunteers who can offer our residents new and different experiences. If you have a talent, hobby, experience, or activity that you are willing to share, we invite you to the Home to meet our residents and enjoy them as an audience or as participants. There are many possibilities - crafts, games, parties/refreshments, and travel photos, to name a few.
To discuss your ideas, please give Mary Grace a call at (717)532-4612
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What a great way to Help!
The quilting group at St. Andrew's (Ship) offers a quilted item of your choice in exchange for a monetary donation of your choice.
100% of your donation benefits our residents who need financial assistance
The three quilts pictured below are all baby/child size.
Contact the Home: episcopalhome@comcast.net or call (717)432-4612
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Tissue covers and small bags are always popular
and make great gifts
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Mission Statement
The mission of the Episcopal Home of the Diocese of Central Pennsylvania is to enhance personal care to residents, their families and that community that enhance physical, intellectual, social,
and spiritual wellbeing.
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