Pennybyrn

03/06/2026

Thank you, Lisa Geraci, and the Catholic News Herald for the shout out on our 58th St. Patrick’s Tea!

03/04/2026

The 58th St. Patrick’s Tea was as fun and festive as ever! 🍀

This cherished annual tradition gave us the opportunity to celebrate St. Patrick (a wee bit early!) while showing our appreciation for the wonderful residents, donors, volunteers, and friends who are such an important part of the Pennybyrn community.

This year was especially meaningful as we welcomed Sr. Lucy and Sr. Gabriella back from Ireland to join in the celebration. Their presence made the afternoon even more special!

A heartfelt thanks to our Lead Soonsor of the Tea, Annette Benson, and to everyone who came out to celebrate with us. Your support and friendship mean so much to all of us at Pennybyrn. 💚

02/10/2026

Pennybyrn’s Melvin and Ruth Witcher Adult Day Center participants recently welcomed four-legged visitors with a purpose. It was hard to tell who enjoyed the visit more—the guests or the participants!

For information about the Adult Day Center or to explore enrollment options please call Maribel Perez, Program Director at 336.821.4085 or email mperez@pennybyrn.org.

01/28/2026

01/16/2026

Pennybyrn’s Melvin and Ruth Witcher Adult Day participants have been on the move again! Today they “traveled” to Mexico where they had an amazing time exploring its vibrant, colorful culture. Everyone enjoyed delicious tacos and dancing along to lively music! Creating mini piñatas and beautiful papel picado added quite a festive touch to the decor!

To learn more about the program or to ask about enrollment for your loved one, just reach out to Program Director Maribel Perez at 336. 821.4085 or mperez@pennybyrn.org. But hurry…there are more exciting adventures ahead!

01/09/2026

Pennybyrn’s Melvin and Ruth Witcher Adult Day participants are "Traveling the World in 80 Days"! First stop: Italy 🇮🇹 No plane tickets required! From exploring culture to creating delicious Italian cuisine, the journey is proving that cooking can be just as much fun as eating! Their smiles say it best!

To discuss enrolling your loved one or to learn more about the program, please reach out to Program Director Maribel Perez at 336.821.4085 or mperez@pennybyrn.org.

12/23/2025

This Christmas season, the family of Jean Grondy—her children, in-laws, grandchildren, and great-grandchild—chose a beautiful way to honor her memory. Rather than exchanging gifts among themselves, they “adopted” four of our Healthcare residents, fulfilling each residents’ Christmas wish list.

Jean once called our Healthcare Center home, and through this thoughtful act, her spirit of love and generosity continues to live on. Because of her family’s kindness, four residents will experience the joy of feeling seen, remembered, and deeply cared for this Christmas.

We are incredibly grateful to the Grondy family for turning remembrance into action and making the season brighter for those who needed it most. This is what love looks like—and what the true spirit of Christmas is all about. ❤️🎄

*Pictured: Margaret Grondy Hodges, and her grandson Ben Hodges, with the gifts their family provided for four of Pennybyrn’s Healthcare residents.

11/25/2025

We are thrilled to share that Ken and Sally Hughes were honored as Outstanding Philanthropists for High Point at Monday’s National Philanthropy Day Luncheon, hosted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Triad Chapter.

We were also proud to recognize Mary and, the late, Pete Mahler, as Pennybyrn’s Spirit of Philanthropy honorees.

We are so grateful for these generous families—their loyal support strengthens our mission and makes a lasting difference for our residents and community.

11/24/2025

Pennybyrn is so blessed. Our team generously gave donations and service to families in need this Thanksgiving. We were able to donate an abundance of food, including whole turkeys and hams for a full Thanksgiving meal. We are overflowing with gratitude for the generosity and dedication our team has in honoring the mission of Pennybyrn “To give God‘s love to the lives we touch”.

A very special thank you to our Ambassador Team for supporting and putting in the work to carry out this amazing endeavor!

11/10/2025

We are so proud to congratulate Annie Quick for the Riley W. Clapp Outstanding Service Award! Annie has blessed Pennybyrn for 39 YEARS in the role of Supply Clerk and is our most tenured team member. She brings an abundance of positive energy everyday with her dedication, willing heart, and uplifting spirit to all she meets. She is one of the most deserving people to be recognized for her shining achievements!

10/24/2025

Looking for daytime support filled with purpose and activity for an aging loved one? The Melvin & Ruth Witcher Adult Day Program is now accepting new applicants.
Learn more: Maribel Perez • 336-821-4085 /mperez@pennybyrn.org

10/21/2025

On Friday, a very successful week one of The Melvin and Ruth Witcher Adult Day Center at Pennybyrn came to a close. There was much joy and laughter as friendships were formed, new interests discovered, and we all learned some fun facts about October! Did you know that Pothus, October’s Plant of the Month, can grow as long as 65 feet? From chair volleyball and creating beautiful fall wreaths to crowning the first co****le champion of the week, all are excited to see what this week brings!

To learn more about Pennybyrn’s Melvin and Ruth Witcher Adult Day Center or to explore enrolling your loved one, please contact the Program Director, Maribel Perez at 336.821.4085 or email mperez@pennybyrn.org.