Fall 2009 - Presbyterian Homes & Services
Fall 2009 - Presbyterian Homes & Services
Fall 2009 - Presbyterian Homes & Services
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At a Glance<br />
News and Events of PHS Communities<br />
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Home Connections<br />
In response to the growing challenges<br />
related to selling a home, <strong>Presbyterian</strong><br />
<strong>Homes</strong> & <strong>Services</strong> (PHS) has developed<br />
Home Connections Realty and Relocation<br />
for Seniors. The other partners in the<br />
program are Coldwell Banker Burnet and<br />
Gentle Transitions, two companies with<br />
solid, long-standing reputations.<br />
Highlights of Home Connections include<br />
coordination of services by a move<br />
manager who is committed to delivering<br />
personal, attentive service; and real<br />
estate agents chosen specifically for their<br />
professionalism and expertise in marketing<br />
and selling homes. Home Connections is<br />
designed to assist older adults who want<br />
to move, so that they can make informed<br />
decisions and have the peace of mind<br />
and confidence towards accomplishing<br />
their goals. Call 651-631-6100 for more<br />
information about Home Connections.<br />
WINGS Wellness Centers<br />
Supported by $150,000 in gifts to the<br />
Wellness Fund, along with site-based<br />
appeals for donations, WINGS wellness<br />
centers are now open in several PHS<br />
communities.<br />
The centers are equipped with speciallychosen<br />
exercise equipment and feature<br />
the services of a highly trained wellness<br />
i<br />
director. Many also feature Wii<br />
interactive video games for virtual tennis,<br />
golf, boxing, bowling, and other highenergy<br />
activities.<br />
PHS is equipping wellness/fitness space<br />
for our residents, in the belief that<br />
safe, enjoyable and convenient fitness<br />
opportunities are important to their health<br />
and well-being.<br />
Despite their immense value, wellness<br />
activities are not reimbursable by<br />
government or private insurance.<br />
Philanthropic support is vital to meet<br />
the $2.5 million goal. With generous<br />
donor support, fitness centers in all PHS<br />
communities will help improve overall<br />
health, reduce number and length of<br />
hospitalizations, decrease falls, and<br />
increase quality of life for residents.<br />
Stonecrest Writers Workshop<br />
Since early <strong>2009</strong>, 12-15 residents of<br />
Stonecrest have been meeting twice<br />
monthly to inspire and share with each<br />
other as writers. The group enjoys<br />
working on various personal projects<br />
while exploring different expressions of<br />
writing. A community suggestion basket<br />
provides subject ideas, but most writers<br />
draw on their own life experiences such as<br />
childhood memories, exploits of military<br />
service, decades of correspondence with<br />
overseas pen pals, and school adventures.<br />
For some, their writings serve as the<br />
base for family histories. Others aspire to<br />
publish their work as books. All find that<br />
sharing with fellow writers in the group is<br />
an opportunity to observe and learn from<br />
the reaction and views of other writers to<br />
their efforts.<br />
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FALL <strong>2009</strong>