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Schervier Pavilion celebrates grandparents

| 17 Sep 2013 | 07:57
    There were seven families present, each representing four generations, that had an opportunity to enjoy the day with their loved ones who are great grandparents.
    There were seven families present, each representing four generations, that had an opportunity to enjoy the day with their loved ones who are great grandparents.
    Staff members and volunteers helped serve residents and families country-style barbecue and picnic favorites.
    Staff members and volunteers helped serve residents and families country-style barbecue and picnic favorites.
    Residents stated that most of all they enjoyed getting together with their families for a fun afternoon. Spending the afternoon with resident Sarah De Giorgio are, from left, her granddaughters Nicole Coluccio and Ashley Flanagan and her daughters Marie Coluccio and Teresa Flanagan.
    Residents stated that most of all they enjoyed getting together with their families for a fun afternoon. Spending the afternoon with resident Sarah De Giorgio are, from left, her granddaughters Nicole Coluccio and Ashley Flanagan and her daughters Marie Coluccio and Teresa Flanagan.
    Many of the guests, staff members like Director of Nursing Carol Tunney (left) and Director of Recreation Kari Call, and residents sported western garb as well as 10 gallon hats for the country and western theme.
    Many of the guests, staff members like Director of Nursing Carol Tunney (left) and Director of Recreation Kari Call, and residents sported western garb as well as 10 gallon hats for the country and western theme.
    Schervier Pavilion Administrator Lisa Brocky welcomed everyone and introduced the team that helped her organize the event.
    Schervier Pavilion Administrator Lisa Brocky welcomed everyone and introduced the team that helped her organize the event.

WARWICK — On Saturday, Sept. 14, Schervier Pavilion residents, their families, staff and volunteers gathered together under a huge tent and clear blue skies to enjoy the annual “Grandparents’ Day” picnic.

And in the spirit of this year’s country and western theme, many of the guests, staff members and residents sported western garb as well as 10 gallon hats as generations of families visited their loved ones to enjoy a traditional end-of- summer celebration. The staff prepared lots of country-style barbecue favorites and families and residents enjoyed picture perfect weather. There were also games for the children and a three-day-old calf to pet. Popular DJ “Octavius” was also on hand to provide musical entertainment throughout the afternoon; but most of all, residents stated that they enjoyed getting together with their families for a fun afternoon.

Schervier Pavilion, a member of the Bon Secours Charity Health System, is a 120-bed skilled nursing facility licensed by the New York State Department of Health. Its full range of services, such as its therapeutic recreational program, are designed to respond to each individual’s physical, emotional and spiritual needs.

“We hosted this Grandparent’s Day to thank the wonderful families who are essential to the quality of life we offer at this facility,” said Schervier Pavilion Director of Recreation Kari Call. “Family members serve on our decorating committee and often lend a helping hand to our staff. We’re happy that we could enjoy this occasion together as a family.”