OCTOBER 2022


A Message From Michelle

It’s an incredibly beautiful October morning…the air is crisp and I’m wondering if it would be appropriate to wear a sweatshirt to work! It’s just that kind of day when the leaves start changing and the air just ‘smells’ different. The front porches are all wearing their annual ‘Mums & Kale’ outfits and the trees are showing off their latest Orange & Brown couture! Oh, glorious October!!


People just seem to be a little happier; a little more light-hearted…have you noticed? Is it possible that it’s because we have been able to resume life as we knew it before everything seemed to stop two years ago? All those ‘little things’ we always took for granted have returned and we should all breathe a collective sigh of appreciation.


We can gather again as families; we are sending our children back to their classrooms; we are enjoying dinners together with our friends; we are traveling and making memories. Admittedly, let’s not be lulled into this false sense of security in believing that life hasn’t changed; it forever has changed but have learned to cope. We are accepting the small sacrifices we must continue to make to stay well and to protect those we love and respect. We are realizing the same precautions were taken for years during the Flu Outbreak season and we have implemented most of those protocols.


At Pickering, we have seen families coming and going as before without restriction. While checking in upon arrival and wearing masks during visits are required, we have loosened the requirements regarding the amount of time a family may spend with their loved one and the spaces designated for those visits. Normalizing this visitation process has been a labor of love on all sides and we so appreciate the patience of our residents, families, and staff during this arduous process.


So, let’s all slow down and savor each day with one another. Let’s breathe in that fresh October morning air that wakes us up immediately. Let’s sip our Pumpkin Lattes as we appreciate what life has given us; not what we’ve missed along the way. It’s in this spirit of gratefulness and generosity that we become better than we were; wonderful as we are.

Excuse me while I pour myself another cup of coffee!


See you in November,

Michelle


Michelle Knobloch, NHA

Chief Executive Officer

www.PickeringManor.org 

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Pickering Manor is excited to announce we will have our first in person Sips n' Suds event since 2019!

Cocktail hour with exclusive tasting from Newtown Brewing Company & Presentation of the Sidney T. Yates Award to Allen & Betty Fidler. 


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We invite the community to join us on November 15 to learn more about Medicare. Space is limited - please reach out today!

EMAIL: info@pickeringmanor.org or CALL: 215-968-3878 ext. 6606

ANNOUNCEMENTS

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Happiest of birthdays to our residents celebrating a birthday this month:


September Birthdays


October 2

Walter W.


October 5

Catherine F.


October 14

Louise V.


October 15

Richard S. (Scottie)


October 29

Helen K.


October 29

Norma Mc.


October 30

Bill S.




PICKERING COMMUNITY 

RESIDENT SPOTLIGHT
Celebrating our residents "then & now." Each month we will celebrate a resident from both our Personal Care and our Skilled Nursing neighborhood.
RESIDENT HIGHLIGHTS

BEAUTIFUL MOMENTS

We love seeing family and friends together! Here are just a few magical moments captured recently!

Barbara and Sue enjoy conversation with our wonderful volunteers, Eden and Alethia. 

Regina and her daughter, Kathleen, take in some fresh air on the porch together! 

Warren D. donated puzzles to Pickering Manor’s Skilled Nursing! Thank you, Warren. 

Diane W. and her mother, Priscilla, show off Diane’s donation of personally knitted lap blankets, just in time to use while sitting on the porch during autumn! Thank you, Diane! 

MEMORY CARE - GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION!

One month ago we welcomed our very first Memory Care resident, Elizabeth K., and this month we were honored to have her cut the ribbon at our grand opening celebration!


The room was filled with so much excitement and love - staff and families celebrated and welcomed our newest residents to live the life they love! 

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WHAT A MAGICAL DAY!

What a magical day the residents had with these adorable baby goats! Animal Assisted Therapy, is a technique that uses animals to interact with seniors for numerous reasons to help improve their quality of life.


A special thank you to Sol Feinstone sixth grader, Ayla Dickinson who donated a visit from these wonderful baby goats for our Residents (via @rosebridgefarmsanctuary). Ayla began volunteering at Pickering at the youthful age of eight years old and continues to show her love to the Residents of Pickering. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, Ayla! Read more about Ayla's big heart: CLICK HERE

SKILLED NURSING GETTING CRAFTY!

Pickering residents thank our piano and sewing volunteer, Elaine W. for her expert sewing as she (and the Activities Staff) helped to make lots of fun pillows for our residents.


Our residents enjoyed being involved in the process, from picking out the patterns to stuffing the pillows – we all enjoyed our time together! Thank you, Elaine!

PERSONAL CARE FALL FUN

Personal Care residents have been busy getting into the 'Fall Spirit'!

PICKERING MANOR AUXILIARY HIGHLIGHTS

PICKERING MANOR AUXILIARY COCKTAIL PARTY

A wonderful time seeing old and new friends - we were excited to all get back together to support the residents of Pickering Manor. Delicious food and great company - thank you to Auxiliary and all who came out to show your support. 

STAFF HIGHLIGHTS

SENDING SOME LOVE TO THE RESIDENTS!

Personal Care Administrator Donna V. and her granddaughter, Charlee, spend some quality time together making decorations for the residents! Awesome job, Charlee (and Donna)!

CELEBRATING HOUSEKEEPERS &

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES WEEK

Housekeeping & Laundry Services Director German C. shows his appreciation to his staff for all their hard work keeping our building beautiful and functional. Thank you for all you do!

FALL FOOD DRIVE 


We are collecting donations in our food box in the vestibule of the Sidney T. Yates Pavilion. Because of your generosity we have donated dozens of full boxes of food and toiletries over the past few years to the Wrightstown Food Cupboard. These donations are also distributed to other area food pantries whose shelves run low.


If you or someone you know would like to schedule a time to use the Cupboard or to donate directly, please call and leave a message for Mitch at (215) 598-3661.

SUPPORT GROUP
Pickering Manor offers a monthly online 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 email her here.

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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 are now open.


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 will be opening soon!


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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