Auxiliary Again Bringing Smiles To Pickering Manor Residents

NEWTOWN, Pa. — The Pickering Manor Auxiliary is back in action after COVID-19 shutdown its activities for the past two years.

At its first board meeting since the pandemic, they welcomed their new and old members back and began the job of reinventing themselves.

The newly-reinvigorated auxiliary kicked off its activities with the donation of stuffed bunnies to the residents of Pickering back in April. The residents were excited to choose a bunny from a vast selection of 65 huggable friends.

The stuffed carrot-loving, floppy-eared bunnies were donated by auxiliary members and Pickering friends, ensuring each resident had a bunny for themselves or to give to a grandchild.

In June, the auxiliary's executive board hosted a ‘Resident Picnic’ for Pickering's apartment, cottage and personal care residents, which was held in the beautiful Personal Care Gardens of Pickering. It was a lovely time.

Most recently, the auxiliary members hosted a ‘Lemonade Social.’ The residents sipped on delicious, thrist-quenching lemonade, listened to music and enjoyed socializing with the members, staff and each other.

Upcoming fundraising events include an ‘Annual Cocktail Party Fundraiser’ which will be held in the evening on Sunday, Sept. 18 in the Personal Care Garden of the Yates Pavilion at Pickering Manor.

Additionally, on Sept. 24 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sept. 25 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the auxiliary, in collaboration with J. McLaughlin Clothing, will be hosting a ‘Sip & Shop’ fundraising event in support the auxiliary's mission to enhance the lives of residents.

Whether you love red, white or rosé, the auxiliary invites everyone to sip and shop with J. McLaughlin's classic approach to modern style. The store is truly a destination for defining style. A portion of the proceeds will support the Pickering Manor Auxiliary.

We wish to graciously thank everyone who assists us in enriching the lives of our residents with such tremendous love and care,” said Auxiliary President Jane Mahler. "We invite you to visit and learn more about Pickering Manor."

Anyone interested in learning more about the auxiliary, tours, making donations, or employment opportunities, contact Pickering Manor at 215-968-3878 or visit www.pickeringmanor.org.

Pickering Manor is a 5-star community-owned and operated Continuing Care Retirement Community serving the community since its opening in 1963, formed by the generosity of Henry Russell Pickering.

In 2020, Pickering Manor opened its largest expansion to date, a26,000-square-foot facility, which accommodates 15 new short-term residents, a state-of-the-art rehab unit, 15 personal care private rooms, and a renovated 32-bed skilled unit. Pickering recently added a certified 21-bed Memory Care Unit.

Visit www.pickeringmanor.org for more information