Fall/Winter 2018
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Welcome new PVM Board Members PVM Leaders Honored by LeadingAge Michigan
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PVM Expands Services via New Management Agreements A Woman of Courage and Determination
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Village of East Harbor Improvements Village of Westland Adapts to Needs of Seniors
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Outlook
2018 Village Victory Cup a Resounding Success!
This year’s Village Victory Cup (VVC) was better than ever with over 300 seniors vying for the coveted Village Victory Cup, the Spirit Award and individual medals. Once again The Village of Westland was victorious in capturing the Village Victory Cup, while The Village of Oakman Manor brought home the Spirit Award. The Villages practice throughout the year for this event and also glean Wellness and exercise advantages over that entire time period. Tom Wyllie, director of Wellness for PVM, believes it could be considered “stealth health” since participants have fun and do not even think of it as exercising. He is also dedicated to making the event one which benefits everyone, even those who are in wheelchairs or are visually impaired. Focusing on mind, body and spirit, the VVC is not just about fast walking but also includes the Puzzler in which teams have
ABOVE, LEFT: The Village of Westland enjoying the thrill of victory! RIGHT: The Village of Oakman Manor captured the Spirit Award!
fifteen minutes to put together a puzzle they have never seen before as fast as they can. The connection and camaraderie of everyone involved is also part of the magic. Volunteers have stated that they will continue to be a part of the Village Victory Cup every year for as long as we will invite them. This year’s event attracted national attention with over 2.88 million people checking it out on-line or with traditional media. The Detroit Free Press published a significant article capturing the essence of the VVC. It can be accessed by going to the following link: https://www.freep.com/story/ news/local/michigan/oakland/2018/06/22/ senior-olympics-novi/724561002/
Celebration for the Weinberg Green Houses®
On June 20th supporters, board members, residents and staff of the Weinberg Green Houses® at Thome Rivertown Neighborhood gathered to celebrate what is a notable accomplishment of national accord. Residents of the Weinberg Green Houses® are also participants of the PACE Southeast Michigan program, the only one of its kind in the nation. This new model of housing and care prevents the need for traditional nursing home care. The unique partnership of Henry Ford Health System (HFHS), United Methodist Retirement ABOVE: L to R – Roger Myers, President &CEO, PVM; Communities (UMRC) and PVM has made this Mariam Noland President & CEO, Community Foundation of possible. There are fewer vulnerable elders in SE Michigan; Paul Miller, President of PVMF. the City of Detroit now because they have a place to go. Participants have relayed that this is the best place they have ever lived and that they feel safe and healthier. The celebration was a way to thank the many supporters of the Weinberg Green Houses® and the Thome Rivertown Neighborhood. Many thanks to Capital Impact Partners for sponsoring and co-hosting this heartfelt celebration.
ABOVE: Foreground, John Thorhauer, President & CEO, UMRC; Back: L to R – P. Miller, Kevin Petru of PVM, and James Bradford, PVM Board.
ABOVE: PVM & Thome Rivertown Neighborhood stakeholders; RIGHT: Ian Wiesner, Capital Impact Partners; FAR RIGHT: Mary Naber, President & CEO, PACE Southeast Michigan; Brenda Galloway Resident; Laurie Arora, PACE Southeast Michigan.