The Angel Awards were created to recognize people for doing the right things for all the right reasons. At Pine Run, we think it is important to focus on the good that is all around us, and the awards were created to honor specific “good deeds” carried out by our employees as they go about performing their daily work routines.
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream Party at Pine Run was replete with culinary delights, twinkling lights, and a dreamy dance by Villager Pat Fey and Champion Junior Dancer Jackson Brexler.
More than 100 partygoers circulated through food and beverage stations extending from the Art Barn to the deck overlooking the pond. Smoked salmon, Swedish meatballs, and abundant Scandinavian cheeses set on wood platters were the perfect complement to the summer solstice celebration held on the longest day of the year.
The happy crowd was drawn to the activity room for the grand finale: a dance to Frank Sinatra’s “The Way You Look Tonight” by Villager Pat Fey and Champion Junior Dancer Jackson Brexler. Their flawless spin capped a blissful start to the summer season.
To learn more about active living options at Pine Run, call Dan or Linda at 800-992-8992.
Life in The Garden, a specialized memory care neighborhood located atop the Health Center at Pine Run, is enriched by familiar pleasures. Administrator Mary Beth Baringer enthused about a Caribbean cruise party full of memorable moments.
On June 1, the S.S. Garden “set sail” for a midday Caribbean “cruise” with more than 100 Garden residents, family members, and crew on board. Island music, nautical decorations, and tropical treats transformed The Garden into a sunlit ship deck. A themed photo booth and spirited dancing highlighted the family fun.
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Your body breathes on autopilot — so why worry about how to inhale and exhale? Scientific research is showing that mindful breathing — paying attention to your breath and learning how to manipulate it — is one of the most effective ways to lower everyday stress levels and improve a variety of health-related factors ranging from mood to metabolism. Mindful breath control is all at once a physical health practice, mental health practice, and meditation. It is not just breath training; it’s also mind training that uses breath as a vehicle and can make your entire life better.
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We want to thank Tracy Mullarkey and Brian Taing, for orchestrating a fun and fanciful family event on Saturday, April 20. Colorful eggs, determined children, and proud parents combined to create a sweet haul for the day!
A jubilant crowd joined in the traditional celebration of spring. Due to nippy weather outside, the bountiful hunt was held inside the Cottonwood Cafe, and the photos capture the enthusiasm and friendly spirit of children hoping to fill their baskets.
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April 2019Villagers are soaking in all of the choice amenities in Pine Run’s new Hub – including fresh dining options and activity venues – while awaiting the completion of the expansive aquatic and fitness center set to open this summer. A spacious and contemporary auditorium is also in the final stages of construction with a slate of exciting entertainment beginning in September.
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Celebrating individuality, this collection of cottages is designed with single men and women in mind. Clever floor plans in several layouts are full to the brim with nuanced quality touches.
Pine Run Retirement Community is owned and operated by Doylestown Hospital — good to know!
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Framing work by Gorski Construction is now underway for Phase 2 of the commanding campus centerpiece, affectionately known as The HUB. One of the treasured wood roof trusses, signed by more than 200 Villagers and associates at Pine Run, along with leaders of Doylestown Health, was raised and set precisely in place as a part of a community celebration surrounding the construction milestone on Feb. 1. Doylestown Health’s President and CEO Jim Brexler encouraged everyone to sign the truss and to think about how Pine Run has truly been transformed by more than $37 million in site renovations including innovative new cottage designs and scenic courtyards. Additionally, upgrades to the entire five-star health center and a complete revitalization of the secure dementia neighborhoods have been completed.
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Catching the adrenaline-fueled spirit of a crew charting a course to get ahead of a storm, the Gorski Construction team, led by Supervisor Will Miller, completed an installation of 13 tractor trailer loads of precast concrete plank to form the structural floor system for the auditorium in Phase 2 of the New Hub. The concrete plank also acts as the ceiling structure over the indoor pool and fitness areas.
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