Pennybyrn

06/26/2025

We are truly grateful to the High Point Enterprise for their beautiful coverage of yesterday’s farewell event, held for our Independent Living resdients, honoring our beloved Sisters at Pennybyrn. Jimmy Tomlin’s story, “Pennybyrn bids fond farewell to retiring sisters,” captured the emotion and history of the day beautifully.

Thank you, Jimmy, photographer Laura Green, and your entire team, for honoring the Sisters’ legacy with such care and sincerity. ❤️

HIGH POINT — Irish eyes were smiling and crying Wednesday, as the Pennybyrn retirement community bade an emotional farewell to four devoted representatives of the Sisters of the Poor Servants

06/23/2025

We are proud to celebrate Lily Alexander, Life Plan Advisor and valued member of our Marketing Team, on her recent graduation from the Leadership High Point Program!

As part of this year’s class project, Lily and her classmates brought to life “The Oasis at the Arc,” a beautiful sensory patio created for the Arc of High Point. The Oasis engages all the senses with a vibrant mural, fragrant mint and lavender, soothing wind chimes, textured rocks, and inviting furniture and greenery.

Thanks in part to Lily’s dedicated fundraising efforts, securing auction donations from 12 companies and helping raise more than $2,500 through the class auction, the project raised $15,000 to build the sensory garden.

We are grateful for Lily’s commitment to Pennybyrn’s mission of “Demonstrating God’s love for the lives we touch.”

Please join us in congratulating Lily on this wonderful achievement!



*Pictured from left to right: Mary Anne Carter - Director of Marketing, Kimberly Secor - Marketing Assistant, Lily Alexander - Life Plan Advisor

06/16/2025

Happy CNA Appreciation Week!

We are blessed with a Certified Nursing Assistant team that is beyond compare. They not only show compassionate care and excellence through their work, but also truly love our residents as their own family. CNAs are the epitome of Pennybyrn's mission: "To demonstrate God's love for the lives we touch".

Thank you sincerely for your integrity, hard work, and commitment to giving residents the best possible years within their golden era. We are so grateful to have you on our team. You truly have our appreciation for all you do.

05/12/2025

The new Melvin & Ruth Witcher Adult Day Center at Pennybyrn will be opening soon!

Check out the flyer in this post for all the details. If you’re interested in learning more, give us a call at 336-821-4085.

05/09/2025

What an unforgettable evening! Last Friday our skilled nursing (Healthcare) residents enjoyed a truly special Senior Prom, filled with music, dancing, and lots of smiles.

A heartfelt thank you to Lisa Geraci and the Catholic News Herald for capturing the spirit of the event so beautifully — be sure to check out the story below!

Thank you to all who attended and to our incredible staff and volunteers who made it all possible. Your support truly makes a difference in the lives of our residents!

HIGH POINT — On May 2, as junior and senior high-schoolers all over the country attended their proms, Pennybyrn Retirement Community hosted their own second-chance senior prom, retirement style. Everyone was dressed to the nines, in tuxedos or dresses of satin and lace. The night was full of danci...

04/25/2025

🌟 Merci Beaucoup to Our Incredible Volunteers! 🌟

This week, during National Volunteer Week, we hosted a French-themed brunch to honor the amazing individuals who generously give their time and hearts to our community. 🇫🇷🥐🍷 

Our celebration featured a delicious brunch, an Eiffel Tower building contest, a caricature artist, and delightful French wine tastings. 🗼🎨🍇

We are deeply grateful for our volunteers, whose dedication and compassion make a profound difference in the lives of our residents and rehab patients.

*Photo credit to the talented Paul LeGras!

03/29/2025

Thank you for sharing this story Norma Dennis and The Jamestown News!

The Maryfield/Pennybyrn Retirement Community has hosted a special St. Patrick’s Day Tea for 57 years. This year’s event was held March 9 in the Ilderton room of the retirement center.

03/29/2025

What a night! Shamrockin’ 2025 was an unforgettable celebration of Irish spirit, community, and compassion—and we are beyond grateful.

A huge thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, Annette Benson, whose generous support helped make the evening such a success. We also extend heartfelt thanks to all our sponsors, guests, and friends who made this night one to remember.

Together, we raised over $100,000 for the Resident Care Fund—providing vital support for the average of 35–40% of residents in our Healthcare Households (skilled nursing) who have outlived their financial resources or rely on Medicaid, which only covers a portion of the true cost of our compassionate care.

We were especially honored to celebrate and uplift the Poor Servants of the Mother of God Sisters, whose legacy of love and service continues to inspire us all.

Thank you for dancing, giving, and showing up in support of something so meaningful. We are already counting down to next year!

03/11/2025

This past Sunday, we had a truly special time celebrating the incredible SMG Sisters at the 57th St. Patrick’s Tea, made possible by our generous Lead Sponsor, Annette Benson. It was a beautiful afternoon filled with joy, gratitude, and community as we honored the Sisters and their lasting legacy.

A heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us for this cherished tradition! Your presence and support mean so much as we continue to celebrate the legacy and love that the Sisters have shared for the past 77 years.

Photos:
The SMG Sisters were presented with beautiful handmade wall quilts representing the Penny House, their home for the last 77 years. These meaningful gifts were lovingly created by Pennybyrn residents Sandra McCarthy and Ann Johnson, with the idea initiated by Vern Allison. They are all pictured here with the Sisters. Special thanks to Laura Greene with the High Point Enterprise for capturing this moment.

01/19/2025

We’re excited to share a beautiful feature from High Point Discovered that captures the heart of Pennybyrn. The story, “Finding Home: A Love Story at High Point’s Premier Retirement Community,” highlights our rich heritage of care and the love that makes our community so special.

We are deeply grateful to our incredible staff for their dedication and to our residents for making Pennybyrn their home. You are the heart of our mission of “Demonstrating God’s love for the lives we touch.”

Read the story here: https://www.highpointdiscovered.org/stories/finding-home-a-love-story-at-high-points-premier-retirement-community/

Discover more about Pennybyrn, High Point's premier retirement community that is full of love, care, and family.

12/20/2024

It's Gifting Day at Pennybyrn! Santa and his Elves worked hard all week to bring our Employees some Christmas cheer. Some of our elves had a few too many candy canes, and brought a jolly spirit with every present given! It was the merriest of days and we are so thankful to share a token of our appreciation for this amazing team.

12/09/2024

Pennybyrn is celebrating Holiday Spirit Week! Today was Merry Monday where we started the week warm and cozy in our holiday pajamas.

Tomorrow is Tacky Tinsel Tuesday. We're blinging the jingle and good cheer!