WARWICK – (September 12) It was a festive day with colorful balloons, music, a clown, games, prizes and good company.
On Saturday, September 12, Schervier Pavilion residents, their families, staff and volunteers gathered together outdoors as well as under a huge tent to enjoy the annual "Grandparents' Day" picnic.
And, in the spirit of this year's "Carnival" theme, many of the guests, staff members and residents wore the red foam clown noses that were handed out and came dressed in colorful outfits. But more important, it was an opportunity for generations of families to visit their loved ones and enjoy a traditional end-of- summer celebration.
The staff prepared lots of barbecue favorites and families and residents enjoyed a fun afternoon on a beautiful day. There were also games for the children and traditional popcorn, prizes and cotton candy, all free of charge. And thanks to the talent and efforts of Schervier Pavilion staff, the entertainment was non-stop. But most of all, residents stated that they enjoyed getting together with their families for a fun afternoon.
During the event the family of Schervier Pavilion resident Ida Sabini celebrated her 100th birthday, which was the following day. Sabini, who was born in Brooklyn on September 13, 1915, when Widrow Wilson was President of the United States, especially enjoyed a visit with her great great granddaughter Ella.
Administrator Lisa Brocky welcomed everyone and praised her staff for their hard work and dedication. She also announced that this was the 20th anniversary of Schervier Pavilion. Chaplain Father Jamie Bono, IVD, then gave an invocation.
"I want to welcome everyone and to introduce our dream team at Schervier Pavilion," said Brocky. "It's a blessing to work with this wonderful staff, which is so dedicated to our residents."
Schervier Pavilion, a member of the Bon Secours Charity Health System, is a 120-bed skilled nursing facility licensed by the New York State Department of Health. Dedicated to the highest standard of health care excellence, its full range of services, such as its therapeutic recreational program, are designed to respond to each individual's physical, emotional and spiritual needs.
In addition to quality long term care services, Schervier Pavilion also offers a wide range of short-term (sub acute) care needs. Its sub acute services include IV therapy, Rehabilitation therapy and wound care. These services afford residents the ability to recuperate for a short time in the sub-acute unit of the facility and then return to the community where they can resume a more independent life. In some cases, they can then enter Schervier Pavilion's Day-At-A-Time, an innovative medical adult day care program that provides nursing services, medication administration, ongoing evaluations, and stimulating activities tailored to each individual's needs and abilities.
About Bon Secours Charity Health System
Every year, nearly one million people in the lower Hudson Valley, New Jersey and Pennsylvania turn to Bon Secours Charity Health System (BSCHS) for innovative healthcare delivered with compassion. BSCHS has received national recognition, rankings and numerous awards for the level of care it provides.
BSCHS is comprised of Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Suffern, NY; Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis, NY; St. Anthony Community Hospital in Warwick, NY; a certified home health agency; two long-term care facilities; an assisted living/adult home facility and several other medical programs located throughout the region. The system employs more than 3,400, making it one of the region's largest employers
Bon Secours Medical Group is BSCHS's regional network of nearly 80 primary care physicians and specialists from a broad array of medical disciplines. These skilled clinicians play a central role in bringing personalized, preventive and expert care to people from every stage of life.
BSCHS is a member of the Bon Secours Health System—a national Catholic healthcare system with a strong reputation and robust commitment to bringing compassionate healthcare to those in need. For more information, visit www.BSCHS.BonSecours.com. For a complete list of practitioners, visit http://bschs.org/find-a-physician-bon-secours-medical-group.html
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1. On Saturday, September 12, Schervier Pavilion residents, their families, staff and volunteers gathered together outdoors as well as under a huge tent to enjoy the annual "Grandparents' Day" picnic.
2. Administrator Lisa Brocky (center) welcomed everyone and praised her staff for their hard work and dedication. She also announced that this was the 20th anniversary of Schervier Pavilion. Chaplain Father Jamie Bono, IVD, then gave an invocation.
3. During the event the family of Schervier Pavilion resident Ida Sabini also celebrated her 100th birthday, which was the following day. She especially enjoyed a visit with her great great granddaughter Ella.
4. Mike Franzese serves his dad, Fred.
5. And, in the spirit of this year's "Carnival" theme, many of the guests, staff members and residents wore the red foam clown noses that were handed out and came dressed in colorful outfits.
From left, Terry Coti, Carol Tunney, Peggy Palermo and Cyndi Scott.