Baseball Season themed picnic held outdoors at the skilled nursing facility on the Warwick Campus of Bon Secours Charity Health System, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network.
WARWICK – (September 10) It was a warm and festive day with colorful balloons, music, games, prizes, lots of baseballs and good company.
On Saturday, September 10, 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 "Baseball" theme, many of the guests, staff members and residents wore team hats and uniforms. 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. 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 musical entertainment was non-stop. But most of all, residents stated that they enjoyed getting together with their families for a fun afternoon.
"It's wonderful that they do this every year," said Mike Franzese, whose father, Fred Franzese, enjoys life at Schervier Pavilion.
Administrator Lisa Brocky welcomed everyone and praised her staff for their hard work and dedication. Chaplain Sister Rosemary Corr, O.P. then gave the invocation.
"I want to welcome everyone and 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 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 home 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 individual's needs and abilities.
About St. Anthony Community Hospital, a Member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network
For over 75 years, St. Anthony Community Hospital in Warwick, New York, has been serving the residents of Orange County, New York and New Jersey's Sussex and Passaic Counties with outstanding and compassionate care. The 60-bed hospital has been a primary resource for emergency, medical, surgical, obstetrical/gynecological and acute care services. Also on campus is the Mount Alverno Center, a state-approved adult home with an assisted living program serving 85 residents, and Schervier Pavilion a 120-bed, skilled nursing facility dedicated to the highest standard of healthcare excellence. For more information about St. Anthony Community Hospital, Mount Alverno Center and Schervier Pavilion, visit bschs.bonsecours.com or follow the facilities at Facebook.com/bschs or Twitter.com/bschs.
About Westchester Medical Center Health Network
The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) is a 1,500-bed healthcare system headquartered in Valhalla, NY, spanning seven hospitals and several campuses and locations in the Hudson Valley. WMCHealth employs more than 10,000 people, with nearly 3,000 attending physicians. From Level 1 and Level 2 Trauma Centers, the region's only acute care children's hospital, an academic medical center, several community hospitals and numerous health- related centers, programs and services, today WMCHealth is the leading and
pre-eminent provider of integrated health in the Hudson Valley. For more
information about WMCHealth, visit www.WMCHealth.org
On Saturday, September 10, 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.
Administrator Lisa Brocky (far left) welcomed everyone and praised her staff for their hard work and dedication.
Mike Franzese gave his dad, Fred, a big hug.
Father George Kevorkian (right rear), pastor of the Church of St. Ignatius of Antioch in Florida, NY, brought along members of the parish who volunteered at Grandparents Day.