NewCourtland

05/28/2026

Support a great cause while enjoying a great meal! 🍔
Rev. Jennell Maddox is hosting an ongoing “Burger for the Cause” fundraiser in partnership with Applebee’s to benefit NewCourtland’s Spiritual Support Services and help expand programming within the Pastoral Care Department.
🎟 Tickets are only $15
📍 Redeem anytime at Applebee’s – 323 Old York Rd, Jenkintown, PA
🍔 Choose any burger from the Applebee’s menu
🍽 Dine-in only

There is no end date for this fundraiser, so tickets can be purchased and used at any time.

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with family, friends, and colleagues. Your support helps strengthen meaningful spiritual care and community programming.
For tickets or more information, please contact:
Rev. Jennell Maddox
📧 [email protected]
📞 267-970-0285

05/25/2026

Thank you to the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Let’s use today to count our blessings and remember our fallen service members.

“All gave some; some gave all...
Remember them this Memorial Day.”

05/18/2026

What a wonderful way to celebrate at NewCourtland Germantown Home! 🎡🎶🍿

Our residents enjoyed a fun-filled carnival day full of laughter, music, games, and community spirit. From exciting carnival games and a traveling casino experience to fresh made-to-order funnel cakes, the day brought so much joy and nostalgia to everyone involved.

A huge thank you to Recreation Coordinator Craig Garris and TR Assistant Marquita Smith for bringing this incredible event to life, and to DJ Mike Hurt for keeping the energy high!

We’re also so grateful to:
✨ NewCourtland’s Pastoral Care Team, led by Rev. Jennell Maddox
✨ The 14th District PDAC team for their support and engagement with residents
✨ Mrs. Marquisa Green for the beautiful balloon décor and donated photo booth that helped create lasting memories

This special day was a beautiful reminder of what happens when community comes together to bring joy to our residents. ❤️

05/11/2026

The Philadelphia Senior Center Avenue of the Arts Branch Advisory Council recently hosted its Annual High Tea Party Fundraiser in celebration of Mother’s Day. 🌸☕

Guests gathered for an elegant event filled with tea sandwiches, desserts, smooth jazz by V. Shayne Frederick, heartfelt moments, and plenty of style as Allegheny Senior Center Council and family members arrived dressed to impress in stunning hats and spring attire. A special Mother’s Day poem recited by Advisory Council Member Renay Cook added a meaningful touch to the celebration.

Thanks to the generosity of everyone who attended and supported the event, the Council raised $2,000 to benefit charitable causes. It was such a memorable day! 💐

05/11/2026

05/07/2026

Your voice matters. Sometimes the most important part of community development isn’t presenting a plan, it’s listening first. Through NewCourtland’s Community Homeownership initiative, the .listening_ team spent time with residents, neighbors, and local partners to better understand what people need to remain rooted, stable, and connected in the communities they call home.

These conversations are shaping how we think about flexible housing, multigenerational living, aging in place, and pathways to long-term ownership and equity. And the best ideas often start by simply listening.

05/04/2026

🎨 Calling all Pennsylvania artists 60+
The Pennsylvania Department of Aging is now accepting submissions for the 2nd Annual Older Artists of PA Showcase through May 24, 2026. More information and entry submission: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=17337

Selected works will be featured this August at the Pennsylvania State Capitol East Wing Rotunda. The showcase also highlights artists living with dementia, recognizing the power of creativity to connect and tell stories.
✔️ Free to enter
✔️ Open to PA residents 60+
✔️ Submit one piece (created within the last 18 months)

Up to 30 artists will be selected and invited to a special reception in Harrisburg. Please feel free to share!

04/29/2026

Help spread the word 🌻
is kicking off FREE programming this May through October (with more dates coming!), and they'd love your help getting the word out across the community. Every share helps them reach someone new.

They are also booking private weekday events, including corporate, veteran, and community gatherings. Just reach out to:
Collie Turner, Therapeutic Horticultural Practitioner
Founder & Executive Director
[email protected]
www.heroicgardens.org

Thank you 🌻
NewCourtland is a proud sponsor!

04/21/2026

Apartments at Manor Glen welcomed the warm weather with its annual Spring Fling—a day filled with great food, music, and community spirit. Residents enjoyed burgers, corn dogs, and raffles featuring fresh fruit and veggie baskets. It was a fun-filled celebration for all!

04/20/2026

Did you know NewCourtland offers spiritual support services led by our very own Rev. Jennell Maddox? Our spiritual support services are here to nurture the whole person...mind, body, and spirit. Our chaplains provide compassionate support that reflects the diverse spiritual, emotional, and cultural needs of our residents and tenants.

From T.E.A. (Teaching, Edification, and Application) and pastoral counseling to Project Hope and one-on-one support sessions, there are many ways to connect. Residents can also take part in inspirational book clubs, writing sessions, biblical and religious studies, as well as spiritual retreats and trips.

We also honor life’s meaningful moments through memorials and religious services, creating space for reflection, healing, and community.

Because at NewCourtland, care goes beyond the physical—it supports the spirit, too. To learn more, please visit: https://www.newcourtland.org/programs/spiritual-support-program/