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News and Events Living Life to the Fullest means that something exciting is happening all the time at Paul's Run! Check back often to learn about our latest events and news!
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Paul's Run Takes Second in Senior Olympics Way to go, Paul's Run, taking home that silver in the Senior Olympics this year. Awesome job! Watch out Artman... Paul's Run just might steal your crown next year!
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Resident Spotlight: The Friends of Paul's Run Residents of Paul’s Run know how to live life to the fullest. And for the members of Friends of Paul’s Run, giving fulfills their daily living.
Founded in 1981 by five innovative residents, Friends of Paul’s Run is entirely operated by residents whose mission is to enhance the lives of fellow residents.
The active Friends do more than write checks. They identify needs and organize fundraisers to pay for improvements to their community. Major fundraisers have supported or subsidized the purchase of a bus, pet therapy, two electronic organs, many wheelchairs, and numerous cultural programs.
This is a business, not a social club, notes Caroline Willms, current President of Friends.
When Ms. Willms moved to Paul’s Run in 2004 she joined the Friends and continued to volunteer at her church, St. John’s Lutheran Church, Mayfair. This past November, she and Doris DeLeon, Treasurer, co-chaired the Friends’ Annual Bazaar which raised $5,000 selling baked goods, handmade crafts, and raffle tickets for gift baskets. “It’s important that people are aware of the many ways we contribute to improving every day life at Paul’s Run,” she says. “Friends of Paul’s Run members work together to make a difference in other people’s lives.”
Working together is key to the Friends’ phenomenal fundraising success and business management. Over the years, they have contributed tens of thousands of dollars to The Fellowship Fund, which aids residents whose funds are depleted. They also fund the holiday gift drive for residents and support the resident’s library. In 2008, through fundraisers, donations, memorial gifts from families and bequests made to the Friends’ organization, they also donated $20,000 for General Store renovations; contributed $20,000 toward planned renovations at Paul’s Run; and gave $2,000 to support the new Clinical Pastoral Education program.
When asked what she considers the best thing about living at Paul’s Run, Mrs. DeLeon replies, “It’s all about being with people. Every day I have the privilege of coming in contact with people who focus not on our age, but on our health, our life and on giving and living.”
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 | | Go Birds! A crafter at the Paul's Run bazaar shows off her Philadelphia-appropriate wares. |
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The Paul's Run Holiday Bazaar: A Great Day for All! On November 15th, Paul's Run residents, family members and community members were treated to a marvelous holiday bazaar! Hosted by the Friends of Paul's Run, a committee that raises funding for Paul's Run Benevolent Care, the place was packed from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (even though the official start time wasn't until 10 a.m.!)
The Paul’s Run World Class Staff Team made amazing gift baskets that were raffled off for the bazaar. Handmade crafts of knit goods, holiday decorations, and other items were made by the residents and sold. The baked goods table had quite a variety of delicious delectables. Apple cakes, cupcakes, candies, baklava, pies and more were available, but sold out by noon! Other wares for sale were gently used books, greeting cards, animated stuffed animals, and jewelry.
Everyone enjoyed lunch, with items like hot dogs, hoagies, soft pretzels, funnel cakes, and sodas on the menu! Everyone that attended had a great day for a great cause.
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The Liberty Grille at Paul's Run is OPEN! I hope everyone's hungry! We're proud to announce the opening of the new Liberty Grille at Paul's Run! This casual bistro features a carving station, a salad bar, a stir-fry area, and a char-broiler so our residents and guests can enjoy delicious and enticing fare! The Liberty Grille seats about 50 people, so be sure to get there early!
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 | | Beloved WNWR AM 1540 radio host Barry Reisman chats and mingles with Paul's Run residents during a live broadcast of his popular show! |
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The Barry Reisman Show, Broadcasting Live from Paul's Run! Tune in to WNWR AM 1540, New World Radio, to hear residents from Paul's Run on the Barry Reisman show! Residents share memories and hear their favorite tunes from back in the day.
Barry's show has been broadcast in Philadelphia since 1965, and is on every weekday from 9-10 a.m.
- Click here to listen to a clip with resident Fay Parkin and Barry Reisman!
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Take Your Children to Work Day at Paul's Run! Jean Gaillard, center, is flanked by the many children who attended Bring Your Children to Work Day at Paul's Run! The children learned about health and safety, visited with residents, and learned a lot about their parents' careers! Special thanks to Jean for the fun day!
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State Representative Allyson Y. Schwartz Visits Paul's Run! Paul's Run residents were granted the chance to discuss local issues and concerns with State Representative Allyson Y. Schwartz recently at Paul's Run! Congresswoman Schwartz was interested to learn more about the issues facing the seniors in her constituency, and residents were excited to meet the local politician. Congresswoman Schwartz serves the 13th District of Pennsylvania, which encompasses Northeast Philadelphia.
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Paul's Run: Good Deeds for Good Neighbors
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Students plus Residents = Fun! Students from the Mayfair Too-Can Afterschool program (a program of Lutheran Children and Family Service, another member of the Liberty family) visited Paul's Run on March 21st. They presented a special Easter basket they created and spent time with the residents. It was a great time for all!
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Networking at Paul's Run! Katrina Wise, VP of Senior Services at Liberty, receives a Certificate of Appreciation from Greater Northeast Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce President Al Taubenberger. Paul's Run hosted a business card exchange with the Chamber in February.
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