Gloria Dei Manor Retirement Community in Huntingdon Valley, PA

"A community who truly cares"

Nominated by Dawn Lowenstein

Dawn Lowenstein, Manor resident, cuts footloose on the dance floor at one of the many celebrations thrown at the retirement community. (Credit: Dawn Lowenstein)

I came here to live on July 11, 2015 and experienced a warm welcome to the retirement community from the beginning. My favorite activities are: Bingo Night, Friday Social Hour, Grocery Shopping with Seniors, and our weekly Hymn Sings. My neighbor across the hall has filled in for me at the reception desk when I can’t do it. In turn, I supply her Rosary Group with treats each week, which I also share with my Bingo table companions, at Social Hour, and other celebrations at the Manor.

People remember each other’s birthdays, send sympathy cards if a resident has passed, or even if a family member of the resident has passed!  I’ve been treated to a free Bingo card on my birthday. We celebrate with ice cream on other Bingo players’ birthdays! One of the residents paid me for groceries I bought for her with extra money included to show her appreciation! People also give out Christmas cards to residents.