Just outside of the Pocono Mountain region in the northeastern area of the state is Providence Place Retirement Community of Hazelton in Luzerne County. You’ll find this picturesque adult retirement community just off Interstates 80 and 81. The Hazelton campus is designed to encourage outdoor activity and exercise. A paved walking path winds around the facility and offers pleasant views of the Pocono Mountains. Residents can also take in the views from several covered porches and patios and a peaceful gazebo.
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Providence Place of Hazleton
149 South Hunter Highway (Route 309)
Drums, Pennsylvania 18222
570-788-7555
570-708-1673 (fax)
Upcoming Events at Hazleton:
- Craft Fair
9/25/2010 - We will be holding a craft fair on all three floors from 10:00am to 3:00pm. There will be all kinds of crafts like homemade jewelry, Halloween items, Christmas items, candles and more. - Emil Kitlan Birthday Party
9/30/2010 - We will celebrate all the March birthdays today with Emil Kitlan on the organ.
Weekly Happenings at Hazleton:
- Labor Day Picnic
We will be holding a picnic here at Providence Place with all the trimings. The residents will enjoy a traditional cookout with hamburgers, hot dogs, BBQ chicken, Potato salad, corn on the cob, and apple pie. - Sunday Fellowship Service
Services with our Chaplin Marion Meiss in the chapel. - Brian Fitness with Brenda
Weekly interactive computer games for the residents to participate in - 10 cents BINGO
Residents enjoy an afternoon of BINGO every Sunday. We have a full house every time, so get your seats early. - Walking Stars Club
We are starting our walking club this month since the weather is so nice. The residents enjoy a afteroon of strolling along our walking path enjoying nature along the way. - Cocktail Party
On Friday's at 3:00pm our thrid floor transforms into a cocktail lounge and residents come to socialize with their friends. Our activity department usually comes up with a special drink for the day.
Leadership Team:
- Cathy A. Kurtz, RN, BSN, Administrator
- Cindy Gresh, Marketing Representative
- Peggy Komishock, Marketing Representative
- Sonia Caso, Business Office
- Denise Makely, LPN, Director of Wellness
- Roseann Shaud LPN, Shepherd Unit Coordinator
- Andrew vigoda, Food Service Director
- Barbara Calarco, Housekeeping Director
- Joe Lisiewski, Maintenance Director
- Bill Deisroth, Driver
- Marion Meiss , Chaplain
- Marybeth Peckenscheinder, Shepherd Unit Activities
- Brenda Fedorick, Activities Director
With religious, social and nutritional programs, Providence Place is the retirement community of choice for active adults within Luzerne County. Providence Place of Hazleton, Pennsylvania offers five levels of service for seniors looking to provide for their own changing needs, including independent living and personal care. At Providence Place, we aim to provide an attractive lifestyle that's affordable for all of our residents.