Fall 2009 - Presbyterian Homes & Services

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