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Dear Friends,
February is known as the month of love. Here at Pickering Manor this love is shown in numerous ways, from our wearing of green for our love of the Eagles, to celebrating members of our staff and all the good work they do for our residents, to wearing red on Valentine’s Day to show our love for those we take care of and work with daily.
If you were to ask anyone in the long-term care field what motivates them to come to work every day and give so much of themselves, they would tell you it’s their love of our residents. Our residents give us so much love back that even the bad days aren’t that bad. A quiet chat with a resident, the giving of a hand massage, or the sharing of memories of bygone days, these are the little things that show the love between staff and residents here at Pickering.
The challenges we face as a senior community have been overwhelming at times, such as Covid-19, staffing challenges, and low census numbers. It is this love of our residents that pushed our staff to keep moving forward and continue to be loving caregivers and support staff. Our staff always made sure the residents still felt the love and security they so richly deserve.
We are also extremely appreciative of our community. As our community, you show your love for Pickering Manor in countless ways. Just to name a few, you supply us with homemade masks and clothing protectors, volunteer in our Pickering neighborhoods, and share your gifts with our residents. Volunteers are vital to the success of Pickering Manor, and we sincerely thank every one of you and would love to welcome new volunteers to share their gifts with us. The other area in which you, the community, have shown your love of Pickering Manor is with your financial giving to our special projects and overall general giving. This generosity is the heartbeat of what allows Pickering Manor to offer or upgrade our programming. The latest example of this support is the renovation of the Manor house at Pickering, Mr. Pickering’s original residence. We raised over $25,000 towards this project. We would like to thank you for all your support and generosity.
As we look forward to the change of seasons and the warmer weather, we look forward to sharing our love of our residents and the continued growth of Pickering Manor to meet their needs. Remember, we cannot do it alone. We all need to work together…staff, community, families…to continue to enrich our residents’ lives here at Pickering Manor.
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David
David Woodhead, NHA
Chief Executive Officer
www.PickeringManor.org
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CRUISING THROUGH THE DECADES: 1960's
The Evolution of Pickering Manor
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How it all began! Honoring the bequest of Russell Pickering's estate, plans for Pickering Manor were announced in April of 1961. The Manor would be managed by the Community Welfare Council of Newtown and The First National Bank and Trust Company of Newtown. In 1966, the Community Welfare Council of Newtown became the sole trustee. Learn More about Mr. Pickering... | |
In 1963, the east wing was built and opened with 10 rooms and 20 beds. Esther Search was the Director of Nursing and later assumed the role of the Administrator. | |
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In 1969, Pickering Manor began the west wing addition. The west wing was built through the generous support from bequests and donations totaling nearly $291,000. The west wing was a two-story structure paralleled to the east wing. This wing also had 10 rooms with 20 beds.
Stay tuned for next month - cruising through the 1970's!
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MLK SERVICE PROJECT
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service, we collected donations for A Woman's Place - Bucks County's only domestic violence response organization. Thank you to everyone who was able to donate!
Learn More about A Woman's Place: https://awomansplace.org/
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Thank you to Roger A., Claudette C-K., and Kelly M. for helping to deliver the donations to A Woman's Place. | |
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Pickering employees help load the van.
L-R: Claudette C-K., Roger A., Ellen H., Kelly M., Maureen K. and Michael M.
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VIEW ALL OUR AVAILABLE OPPORTUNITIES? CLICK HERE
At Pickering, you will find a warm, friendly environment filled with smiles, care, stories and laughter. Many of our employees have been with us for years, creating a family-like atmosphere – join our Pickering team today!
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CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
We have reached 85% of our goal of $1.5 million. We encourage all potential and existing donors to explore doubling their gift through their employer’s Matching Gift program. You can give online or call our Development Department for more information at (215) 968-3878 ext. 1112.
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MONTHLY DFN SUPPORT GROUP IS BACK IN PERSON! | |
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Pickering Manor offers a monthly Dementia Support Group
The support group helps caregivers in Newtown and our surrounding communities stay social and supported during these unprecedented times.
The group discusses the emotional and mental well-being of caregivers, preventing burn out, enhancing the understanding of the disease process, and creating a supportive network with other caregivers in the community.
For more information/sign up:
Meri Luarasi, Memory Care Administrator, at (215) 968-3878 or mluarasi@pickeringmanor.org
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Every 1st Tuesday at 10 am
Pickering Manor
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Happiest of birthdays to our residents celebrating a birthday this month:
February Birthdays
February 1
Norma S.
February 10
Maureen W.
February 13
Sabina G.
February 19
Patricia Q.
February 22
Ruth H.
February 26
Sarajane D.
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Personal Care enjoying their tasty treats after the delicious Valentine's Day lunch our dining staff made for our Pickering Residents! Our Personal Care Administrator's granddaughter, Charlee, made the yummy cupcakes for dessert! Thank you! | |
Nothing like fun games to get the Personal Care crew together! | |
Memory Care decorating Valentine's Day cookies, and Kuma enjoys surprise roses from her husband! | |
Always a good time in Memory Care! Whether it is dancing, a balloon volley or reading a good book! 🥰 Our Memory Care encourages our residents’ to “Live the life they love.” | |
Our Skilled Nursing neighborhood celebrates Valentine's Day with sweet treats and live music from our volunteers, Lin and Ann! | |
Our residents had a great time 'exploring' Africa through photos, stories and souvenirs. This exploration encouraged all of us to share some of our travel stories and favorite places! Thank you to staff member Roger A. for sharing his late mother's (resident Nancy A. - rest in peace) photos and stories from her travels to Africa. Also, thank you to Liz J., Activities, for sharing her memorabilia/souvenirs with us! | |
Activities, Kris and Liz enjoying cupcakes with SNF residents, Regina and Jean. | |
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Beautiful Moments! Maureen W. enjoying a birthday visit with her family.
Happy Brithday, Maureen!
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The Rehab neighborhood team passes out cards to the residents. The cards were thoughtfully made by Goodnoe and Newtown Elementary school students for our residents. | |
It's tea time! The Rehab Neighborhood chatted, snacked and sipped on some delicious tea. There’s nothing better than a tea party with good company. | |
A trip to the Pickering Salon. Looking beautiful ladies! | |
Rehab resident, Corrine, receives physical therapy services from our Physical Therapist Trupti S., in our Rehab Gym. | |
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CEO David Woodhead thanks our Activities Staff for always brightening our residents day!
L-R: Skilled Nursing Activities - Andrea E. (Director), Kristyne B., Liz J., and Maggie S.
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Memory Care Activities: Emma L. | |
Personal Care Activities: Rita B. | |
Fly Eagles Fly! The Eagles may have lost the super bowl but they played a good season and, most importantly, the staff and residents sure had a lot of fun getting excited together! | |
The staff celebrated the Eagles making it to the super bowl with a 'Souper Bowl' potluck. | |
Staff and residents getting into the Eagles spirit together! | |
Memory Care having their own 'super bowl' while watching the superbowl! | |
If you are interested in Volunteering or being a member of the Auxiliary, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator: Kelly Moyer at kmoyer@pickeringmanor.org or 215.968.3878 | |
The Auxiliary hosted a sweet treat Valentine's Day party for the Personal Care neighborhood. | |
Jeanette and Remi volunteer to provide pet therapy for the residents. Thank you! | |
First Grader, TJ, delivers cards on behalf of the Newtown Elementary school. Multiple grades at Newtown Elementary School designed cards for our residents. They were beautiful! Thank you! | |
Pickering Apartment Residents, Lin and Ann perform for the Skilled Nursing residents for Valentine's Day! Thank you! | |
Thank you Goodnoe Elementary School for your beautiful Valentine's Day cards for our residents! | | |
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Pickering Manor
Located in Newtown, PA, Pickering Manor is a non-profit senior-living facility offering Independent Living consisting of 10 semi-detached cottages and 24 senior rental apartments. In 2020, Pickering Manor launched its largest expansion to date; the 26,000 square foot Sidney T. Yates Pavilion complete with a state-of-the-art rehab, 15 Short-Term Rehab rooms, and 15 Personal Care rooms.
In 2021, Pickering Manor finished renovations to the existing "Pickering Pavilion" which includes a 32 -bed renovated Skilled Nursing unit and a 21-bed certified Memory Care unit.
Pickering was founded in 1963 and is the only 5-star community-owned and operated continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in Pennsylvania.
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